Where it begins...

For years I have thought about blogging and just kept putting it off.

Why? Because after so many years online, I have seen how mean and nasty people can get. How nit picky they get reading blogs. Be forewarned, mine will never be perfect. There WILL be typos and misspellings. I am doing this more as an exercise and outlet for me. I am not out to impress anyone with my grammar and typing skills.

That said, let me elaborate on why this is an exercise for me. I have been online since 1992~ish, and WOW! I have met all kinds of people. One thing I have noticed not just with me, but others as well. We don't often translate our personalities or humor online as we do in person.

I can't tell you how often I have pissed people off, unintentionally of course. Nonetheless, it's not a pleasant experience. I inadvertently hurt someone and then that hurts me.

I do know I am much better at communicating with my voice than in type. So this is my exercise. To learn to communicate myself better in writing. I haven't figured out quite yet if some of it is due to putting up walls and not opening up enough or being so open, people don't like that, or it doesn't convey well.

I know I am outspoken, but in being so, I do try to be diplomatic. I also tend to ramble when I type in hopes it's getting my point across clearer. Hopefully in blogging that will help me to focus and narrow my points and to be taken correctly.

While I know not everyone will like me, my hope is that they have a valid reason, instead of just misunderstanding the way I come across online.

So, if you've decided to read along my journey of thoughts and feel compelled to comment..Great! I welcome your comments, just not drive by haters. I am not perfect, I'm just always looking to find ways to improve and grow.