So I am not sure what took me so long, but I guess it was inevitable that I start a blog. When I first thought about blogging it seemed pretentious and self-indulgent. Maybe it really is. But since then I've read some blogs that aren't that way at all. Blogs can be a fun way to share ideas, thoughts, goings-on, and of course, ridiculous YouTube findings. I hope that's the kind of blog I will have.
Immediately after starting to write the intimidating "first blog," I've become aware of just how guarded I feel about sharing stuff in my life. I mean, I don't feel like I need to be enigmatic or secretive, I am talking about the self-censoring that happens. For instance, I feel like I am writing for certain people; people that are likely to read this. Then the self-censor kicks in: "What if so-and-so reads this? What if you-know-who reads this?" So in other words, hopefully this blog will be written in my voice; my authentic voice that isn't being tweaked for this person or that person, but just my voice as it is, to be listened to or ignored as you might see fit.
So having said that, I am just back from a lovely trip to Italy. You can read about most of it in Sandra's wonderful blog here. I am slowly adjusting to the pace in New York again, as well as the time zone. The incredible heat just makes me want to stay at home and nap. But that's not what NYC is for, is it? No, no, no. It's for movers and shakers. Now I am wondering where I am going to move and what I am going to shake. Actually, I know where I will be moving: into Sandra's place! I am very excited.
In the interest of keeping the "first blog" succinct, here's Stoyan to help welcome you to my little corner on the interwebs:
Thanks and stay tuned!
about the author
- EJ
- Brooklyn, NY, United States
- From San Francisco. Living in Brooklyn. I play music, I write music. I like to hit drums, strum guitars, push little black and white keys, and twiddle dials that are attached to electronic circuitry. I love sound and especially love it when it's complimented by visuals.
5 comments:
hi EJ,
Good on you to launch your BLOG!
If you stick to your goal of rigorous honesty, the Blog that may seem self-indulgent at the start,will probably pull things out of you that were floating along well below your conscious awareness until you committed them to paper.
I'm excited to read the FryBLOG. I've always felt that you were and are a thoughtful fellow that likes to turn a word and/or an idea - around calaidescoping it until it coems into clear view.
Bon courage avec tes mots!
KPS
How can you move or shake when you don't actually exist? What would Buddha say?
As you mull over these deep thoughts, remember the chief guiding principle: what would Bonham do?
I don't know about anyone else, but I fully expect you to write this for me. In fact, I like to think of myself as 'so-and-so' AND 'you-know-who!'
May you move what shakes you and shake what moves you...
pg
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