2 Months and Counting November 21, 2007
Posted by Lance in Starting Out, blogging, tools.trackback
I’ve been sitting here for the last two weeks thinking that I really should write something here: 6 post in 7 weeks. Hardly what I would call a committed attempted at getting involved in the whole blogging process, especially when you consider that all 6 posts were written in the first 4 weeks. Now math ain’t my strong point (and after that phrase, apparently neither is English), but that means that I haven’t touched this in nearly three weeks.
I know that commitment and tenacity are required to get into the flow of things, but the simple reality is that I had nothing to say. Now don’t get lulled into a false sense of security here: that point is not intended to imply that I now have something to say. If that’s the way you read it, then as Wesley said to Indigo, “Get used to disappointment”. (Sorry, we watched The Princess Bride with my niece over the weekend).
I have been torn (resisting the temptation to hum; annoying tune stuck in head now! Not happy!) as to whether I should write something for the sake of making a post, or I should hold true to my belief that if you have nothing to say, stay silent.
What’s that? Do I hear someone yelling “Sell Out!”? Well actually, no. This post is not just for the sake of posting. It is for the sake of posting as well, but not just for the sake. Think of it more as an introduction.
An introduction to what? More pointless and senseless rambling? Well actually, more than likely, yes (why stop now?).
Over the last few months I have had the opportunity to look at any number of new tools (new to me anyway – apparently some of them have been around for quite a while) and I have had the “kid in a candy shop” sparkle in my eyes: so many to choose from.
I have been looking at things with an aim to incorporating into our training packages, and the time has come. Its time to choose (or at least start thinking seriously about it). So I’m thinking that I will use this forum as a space to ponder out loud how I am going to do this: hence the introduction point (I know, it took a while, but at least I got there).
So strap yourselves in kiddies, we’re in for a wild ride!! Or possibly a quiet meandering stroll? It could go either way, but the smart money is on the latter.
Hi Lance — I soooo know how you are feeling right now. I have massive blogger writing block. Absolutely no idea where to start which is so unlike me. So I am really looking forward to your posts because hopefully it will give me back my blogging licence. If not at least I will be able to come past and post comments.
PS if you can think of topics you would like to read me post about please let me know
Sue (The one who has lost her blogging license) Waters
Hi Sue
Sorry to hear that I am not the only one in this situation. Every time I have come up with something, I end up reading a blog post from someone who says it better, and I really don’t want to rehash someone else’s posts (well .. not too often anyway, given that I did just that with Michele on my last post).
Lance
Well the other thing you need to remember is that not everyone will read the same posts as you so we also need to say things. If someone has already posted on a similar topic I just try to add a different slant to the topic. For example, Sarah in NZ wanted to know quick and easy ways to find images so when I read Hey Jude’s post that gave tips I added an extra dimension to the topic.
You might want to read Librarian Matters post on blog fodder - may give you some strategies that will help.
Sue
Lance - It’s interesting how we proceed in our use of these tools. It doesn’t surprise me that you’ve struggled with your perspective on blogging, as I suspect any thoughtful blogger likely has done so. It’s a tool, and like any tool, there are times blogging will be useful, and times it won’t. Looking forward to continuing to hear from you - whether daily, weekly, monthly, whatever.
Jeanette
Sorry for the delay in replying - no excuses: just plain slack.
Sue - Thanks for that. I hadn’t looked at it that way. Guess its easy to assume that, as I am so new to this, anything I am reading is a part of the “Mainstream” diet for others.
Jeanette - thanks for the supportive words.
(had more here, but was getting a bit too long - guess what? Its now going to be a post. I may actually be getting the hang of this).