I have been thinking about starting a blog for quite some time now, but I never did get around to it until now. There was always one question in the back of my mind - would anyone read it? Does anyone care enough about my thoughts and opinions to justify the time it would take? I like to believe what I had to say would have been interesting, but I didn't have a good story to tell with it.
And then I moved to Manchester...
And that is my goal of this blog, is to tell a story around my opinions and experiences over the next 2 years, and beyond. The only promise I will make to anyone reading is that I will always be truthful in what I write. If life is good, then you will hear about that. If say I arrived in a new city and had a bit of a breakdown due to missing everyone back home, you will hear about that(more to come on that later). You may not like some of my views, and I may not like some of yours (I'm looking at you Sarah Palin...), but if I can do my part by trying to explain where I am coming from, and why I believe what I am saying, and how I am changing as a person, hopefully there will be something in there for you to connect with.
I was amazed as I was getting ready to leave Denver the amount of e-mails I was given to keep in touch. The next 2 years are unfortunately going to be entirely to busy to e-mail everyone individually, as much as I would love to. But through the powers of the internet, and popularity of this whole blogging revolution, I will be able to share my journey with you (hence the title of the blog). But I don't want this to be a one way street! Please, whether we hung out all the time, worked together or you happen across this website while procrastinating doing real work, let me know your thoughts on what I have to say. Ideally, I would like to help anyone grow as much as everyone has helped me grow. I would like to hear feedback, but only on one condition. It's got to be honest. If I am saying something stupid, misguided, or something you simply don't agree with (turns out I have a big mouth and strong opinions) - shoot me an e-mail, or leave a comment. If you don't understand what I am saying or what I mean, ask a question. Hopefully, we will both grow out of sharing our own views and learn where the other side is coming from. And if we can learn to do this tactfully, and learn to ask those questions of each other, and ourselves, I have no doubt in my mind everyone will be better off.
So that is my introduction, if you will, to everyone reading. And most importantly, my commitment to being honest, with you, and with myself. I want to make this blog about a lot of things, from opinions and discussions on current world events (what to do on a tues night, riot in Manchester! - idiots) and about my travels through the city, England, Europe, and the world, and my stuggles in class. I want it to be fun, serious, have a point, enjoyable for me to type, and just as importantly, enjoyable for you to read. If you have a particular question, or want my opinion on a topic, please let me know! Instead of posting my life story as my introduction, I think this will do better. I will rely, as I always have, quiet extensively on where I have been and what I have done, and continue to share those stories over the next couple of years. I just hope I continue to be interesting enough for everyone to continue to read.
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