Making the most of my words

I was frustrated at work. I was frustrated at home. I wasn’t writing much for myself and I felt like I had all this creativity inside of me and nowhere to run with it. My wife noticed the angst and suggested that I start my own blog. I kicked around the idea for a few weeks and even wrote a couple draft posts to see how my posts might look.

I’ve been at it now for eight years, I’ll be celebrating my 8th anniversary next week as a blogger. I love blogging more than I ever thought possible.

Here’s my first ever post and a few thoughts on blogging:

The birth of a blogger

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50 thoughts on “Making the most of my words”

  1. That’s cool, Brian. I guess we started blogging around the same time. I had to go look, but my “about” page was posted on 9/11 in 2014! Guess that makes us blog birthday twins!

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  3. Congrats, Brian! Eight years is a huge milestone–hope you’re here for another 8+ years!! I think, for most, making it through the first month or two is the biggest hurdle. I’ve been blogging since late-2010… boy, does that make me feel like an old fart, haha! 😅

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  6. Good on you, sir. If I’m still blogging next April, that’ll make 8 years for me, too. I’ve always been much better at writing what I think than saying it, so my blog has been a great outlet for me. Thank you, WordPress!

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    1. Oh, yes, I get that completely. I write better than I talk. Writing comes naturally, where speaking takes more work. I’ve stopped fighting myself over that and am just happy with who I am. Congratulations to you too. An exciting milestone. Keep at it!!!!!

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  11. Happy blogging anniversary Brian! That Zoe Sugg post so true. So thanks for contributing something positive and happy to the online world.

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  15. Congratulations Brian. Im glad you started blogging and continue to share your insights with us. It’s interesting to read your first post. Looking back, how do you reflect on it?

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    1. Thanks so much for the kind comments Brenda. My thoughts on that first piece eight years later: My writing still has a mind of its own! I never quite know which direction it’s going to go. The funny thing . . . when I first started the blog, I thought I would be writing more fiction. I’ve definitely gone more in the memoir, essay direction. I also started out posting once a week, went to three days, and now six days a week. I might post a bit less next year, but who knows???? Thanks so much for the encouragement.

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      1. Oh you’re welcome Brian. I think you’re doing a great job. Even in a year, I find it amazing how much it can take over. I’ve also found it surprising the direction it’s taken me. And I can relate completely about where the mind/imagination takes us. I’ve been down a couple of rabbit holes 🤣

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  16. Your wife is a wise woman and a wonderful partner to have understood – and encouraged – your need to express yourself in blogging, Brian 🙂💕 So glad you started… That is a great first blog post!!! And I’m so glad you’ve continued… I always enjoy reading your blog and hearing your unique perspective on life…🙏🙂

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    1. Don’t say that too loud Patti. Ha, ha, she’s going to remind me how wise she is and how lost I am without her. I’m just kidding, but yes, she definitely recognized that I needed the outlet. It’s been so much fun. Thanks for the kind comments and encouragement!

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  19. I read blog comments from the first to the last, real interaction in the blog world. Like reading my blog 10 years ago where bloggers were still actively using comment forms before social media came. 🙂

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