Well, here it is. The initial post to a weblog I have been considering starting for nearly two years now. Having read all the statistics regarding the amount of people who start blogs and then abandon them like last year's New Year resolutions, I have been hesitant actually to begin the blog without first assessing my conviction to stick to it. Okay, it's not just that; I admit it. I'm one of those unfortunate types who once in a while happens upon The Great Idea, runs with it for a good stretch, plots, devises, and researches the hell out it...to the point of burn-out. Sigh. But at least I have picked it up again this time. I make no promises, as I have learned that is a sure way to failure with pursuits such as this.
Along that line, is this new blogging thing of mine a hobby? Is it a fancy (hopefully not of the passing sort)? Is it a therapeutic balm for a restless mind? My partner will probably say it's an excuse to spend less time with him. I suppose time will tell. Whatever it is, it sure beats bad television.
He DID notice. In reality, he had little choice, as I reconfigured all his furniture. He thanked me multiple times and said he loves the new set-up. And I don't think it's a case of him saying what he thinks he wants me to hear...not this time, anyway.
Posted by: sandy | 04 February 2007 at 08:42 AM
Congrats! You are correct, many we know have abandoned the blog thing after beginning. We'll look forward to receiving it...but may need a reminder via email once in a while to get with it and "blog with you". I loved the part about Zane's room. I believe I heard that SAME complaint about thousands of kids from their parents during my teaching career. Never knew a parent who settled (won!), but at least you will feel better every few months or so...when frustration takes over and you "dig in". Now the question: Did he notice a difference on his own or did you have to let him know you had completed the "dig"?
Posted by: Doug and Woody | 04 February 2007 at 06:46 AM