Bliggedy Blog 8:45 AM

I have to admit, I've been in a bit of a slump. I had been losing motivation to blog. Then, I read this article. The reason I began blogging in the first place wasn't to make money, or even to gain readership. I started a blog for 3 particular reasons. 1. I wanted to become comfortable with my own blogging voice. I've kept short journals at different points in my life, but I used to cringe before I read over them. I'm still far from comfortable with this blog, but I feel like I'm slowly getting there. 2. I wanted to chronicle my my journey into advertising. This is tough in this economy, and a big source of motivation and frustration. Having applied for countless positions, the response is not always desirable. 3. I wanted to write my thoughts down. It's much easier for me to get ideas in motion once they are written. Perhaps the most intimidating part of blogging, it forces me to think things through and get them out into the open.

These 3 goals are still the reason I blog. Maybe I just needed a little reminder.

I just started reading Then We Came To An End, by Joshua Ferris. So far I'm enjoying the way Ferris tells a story. This novel was of particular interest due to the current state of the economy. Ferris recalls the changes that occurred while he worked in a Chicago agency in the 90s. It's refreshing to see his humorous perspective on a something that was probably frightening at the time.


I easily lose track of where I'm at, but this blog is a little reminder of where I'm going.