To blog....or not to blog

Today's Edumatch Tweet & Talk was FIYA! It was all about blogging, and I enjoyed it so much that I thought I would take a few minutes to dump the rest of the conversation going on in my head here.  

The one question that's bouncing around in my head most is "Why do you blog?"  Many people blog for many different reasons.  I am sure mine will differ from others, but I blog to simply have a place to share my thoughts.  There are so many things that happen in a day.  Working with students, working with teachers, raising children.....I have so many meaningful experiences that I want to share with others.  When something happens or an event triggers me to really think or become excited, I want to share with others, just like today's conversation.  Blogging gives me space to dump my brain for others to see and connect with my experiences.  It's a place for me to share my day, my life, my frustrations....sometimes all in the same post.  I blog to free my mind, to connect with others who are not here with me on a daily basis, to showcase the amazing people in my life.  My "why" changes often, but there is one thing that is true. I blog to to tell my own story.

During today's Edumatch episode, there was lots of discussion about how to get started and what we do to stay on track.  I can remember writing my very first blog post a little over a year ago.  I was fortunate to meet Shaina Glass via Twitter, and she has an amazing blog she posts on Tackk.  After connecting, I knew I wanted to post too.  She was kind enough to walk me through a few ins and outs using Voxer late one night, and my blog was born.  That's just it!  Blogging isn't rocket science for me.  It's simply a journal that I get to share with the world.  I don't really have a set schedule or time to post.  I simply share when something in my head won't stop rattling around.  Then, I open my computer and begin to type.  I'm sure there is a better, more structured method to this madness, but this is what works for me.  I'm afraid to place it on my calendar or set aside time for my first draft followed up by editing and revising because that will drain all of the unstructured fun of sharing for me.  I have other platforms that require structure, rules, organization, and dates.  My personal blog does not, and that is why I enjoy it so much.  There are no rules.  I simply get to share a piece of myself with others.

Perhaps you want to start a blog.  Maybe you are contemplating if you should blog....or not. Do it!  Do it! Do it! Yesterday, I attended the very first EduPassions Web Conference, and it was amazing!  Educators from around the world shared their passions and goals as educators.  The one thing that really struck me was that nothing truly starts for you until YOU start it.  I know.  That's pretty deep, huh.  It really isn't!  If you want to blog, do it! Take the first step by opening your computer and typing.  Reach out to someone else who is already blogging and ask for guidance if you need to do so.  However, you will never get started until you get started.  Start a blog, and share it with me.  I can't wait to celebrate your success! 

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