Back in the Swing of Things

I haven't posted to this blog in quite some time, but I'm taking a new training program that requires me to blog about what I've learned, so I thought I'd drag this one out of retirement. What I've learned about blogging so far:

• It takes a lot of commitment. (I've found the best blogs are the ones that are posted to frequently. If there are days or weeks between your posts, your audience thinks you're not serious about it and loses interest).
• It can be a lonely experience. Sometimes it feels like no one ever reads what you write. It makes you wonder, "Why bother?"
• It's a bit narcissistic. When you think about it, bloggers are basically motivated by their desire to let the world know what their opinion is about something. Their opinion is validated by the number of comments, followers or page views they get. The more popular your blog becomes, the better you feel.

Today, because I haven't used this blog in so long, I had to update my template. It's a simple process, but agonizing. There are so many choices! You have to find one that not only you like, but also what you think your audience will like, and what will best suit the subject matter you're blogging about. I'm not totally happy with my choice yet, but the good thing is that I can always go back and change it. :)