I always hate titling my blog posts. Especially since I haven't always decided what to write. When I write a paper or a report, or anything else which I plan to "present" to others - the title is easy to come by. I tend to have everything written before I even commit anything to paper... As I plan it in my head the title becomes clear, and guides the rest of the paper. And I write good papers. But my blogs tend to be more like my journal entries - train of thought. I usually have some form of idea about what I want to write, but not much. Nothing compared to what I do when I plan a paper. The interesting thing about all of this is that when I prepare a presentation or paper, it doesn't take me long to prepare. Things just come together naturally. I'm not sure what to do about this. Do I try to plan my blog out more (it would probably make it more relevant and marketable), or just do the title last. I don't really care if my blog is relevant and marketable - it is more of a private repository of my thoughts that I don't mind sharing with those close to me - and if someone else finds it interesting then so be it. I tend to try to organize my life - and keep myself as busy as possible (organization is essential when reading a book on the KGB, learning Chinese and Arabic, working, going to school, trying new things like scuba diving, and still going to every fair/festival/cultural event that I can make it to. When you are that busy, and trying to stay organized and on top of everything, sometimes your mind craves the ability to stop planning and let it all flow out in a topsy turvy disorder... Of course, while I think that tonight, tomorrow I may just change my mind.
I almost gave up on this blog thing for quite a while. I'm not sure why I'm back, I never really expect anyone to read it. And when I do write, it is difficult to find time in between everything else I do. But I return anyways... I write for me, I always have. It doesn't matter if it is a relationship problem, a bad day at work, or my thoughts on a geopolitical forecast for Russia for the next 20 years. Writing helps me to clarify my thoughts, formulate my opinions and find the weaknesses in my arguments. It helps me to vent and get things off my chest. It is a form of meditation that allows me to speak my opinions to the world - even if it isn't listening. So I enjoy writing. I can't promise to write everyday, but I'll write. Probably more often than I have written lately.
In the past few months I have climbed a lot; touched a shark; been to see a sandcastle competition; have picked fruit in AZ; seen the international space station; and been sung to by an astronaut. I have read several good books - I am currently reading: Intelligence Wars: American secret history from Hitler to al Qaeda which I am really enjoying. And am still dating the girl I absolutely love (the Natarax).
I went to the Aquarium today in downtown Houston with Nat and Justing. Loved it - though it doesn't really compare with the aquarium in Dallas, it was pretty awesome. Nat spent half an hour looking just at the Tigers. And then we rode the carousel and ferris wheel. It was a gorgeous time of night, and the lights from the buildings made it even more awesome. Next week we go to the zoo! :)
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