When it comes to blogging, I've been involved in the online "art" for a few years now. Even back when Myspace was still a thing and Facebook and 'status updates' hadn't yet come into focus, I was making blog entries about whatever little asinine thing had caught my attention that day. It was a way of self expression that somehow became more interesting simply because other people could read my thoughts and submit their own ideas about what I was discussing.
Nowadays I do most of my blogging through Tumblr. Sometimes I'll just sit and reblog pictures or make little "Slice of Life" posts, but sometimes I'll get in the mood to make long, flourishing paragraph entries or extensive opinion posts like I used to. Really this Journalism blog sees more real 'blogging' action, but only in the sense that I'm consecutive and consistent with it.
But regardless, I think blogging is something that everyone should try at least once, if only to say that they've done it. Really, it's a great way to get your thoughts out there, and if you're comfortable with the entirety of the internet having access to it, you may even come into contact with people who agree with you; or disagree. Even if it's just for a class like this, blogging can be a very relaxing and productive way to pass time, and I think having this blog in addition to my work for Journalism has been a great value to me.
-Fran
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