Hello world—I decided to blog!
The world of blogging is appealing to me for it seems random at times,
casual in style, unpredictable, with no deadlines or expectations. In many
ways, it seems like my own personal column like “Dear Abby” or something
similar.
My children seem so techno savvy with their increasing computer activity,
texting, twittering, face book and more. I, on the other hand, prefer the
phone and E-mail—until now. I have decided to jump into the blogging world
and see where it takes me. Can it really be that hard? Is it rewarding? Who
has the time to read my random thoughts and topics anyway? Is everyone else
busy texting and face booking to even remember the blogging daze?!
I am told that grammar and punctuation is not important and English rules
taboo—just write! So I am wondering…is it like a journal for the world to
read? Does it have merit to the lonely and downhearted who had their texting
taken away? Is it for the computer junkie who has engaged in this
increasing social network? What does blog even mean?
Recently, I was speaking in Atlanta, Georgia. A man seated at our table
challenged me to begin to blog. I asked him if he had been talking to my
children! He laughed and said, “No. I want to know what you have to say.”
Amazing, since we had just met and he had not yet heard me speak.
He went on to tell me that he and a few college buddies started an
E-commerce business three years ago—on a whim. 20 million dollars later, he
was sitting at our table challenging me to have a larger presence on the
internet.
Well, I don’t know that blogging will suddenly thrust me into wealth and
millions, but I do have something to say. It will be random at times and
always full of life because each day and memory is valuable. Since
contemplating my blogging journey, I already have a list of things I want to
write about. If the millions come, then so be it. Based on our spiraling
economy, it would make sense that inflation has taken over and no more will
a “penny for your thoughts” work in this culture. No doubt, the journey will
be rich! Stay tune for my next deposit.
McCashing-N
www.gailmcwilliams.com
5 comments:
Well I for 1 will LOVE to read your random thoughts - and those thoughts are FULL of WISDOM - I AM SURE!! I will follow your every blog! 1 reason I started to blog is the ole memory ain't like it use to be and I want to be spurred on to remember things that my children may want to relive 1 day. Enjoy because it is therapy. Bless you and us Bakers LOVE the McWilliams!!
i love you, and i love that you're blogging now!
p.s. did holly tell you that i finished engaging the heart? when is the next book due?
I'm so Proud of you! And that is a perfect pic for the blog.
just blog and we'll get the word out.
love ya!
Lets see...American Idol now blogging...Can you be any more in the now then now. Did that make any sense? I always love reading your writings whether in book for or blog form it really does not matter.
Love you Friend!!!!
Woohoo. Good for you. People want to hear the latest and you can't give them the latest without blogging. I am right there with ya in learning how to do all of this tweeting and blogging. There's so much to learn and so many things coming at us that it's hard to keep up. But I'm proud of you and can't wait to hear what is happening in your life. It was GREAT to meet you at Hope for Life in GA. I hope to be able to spend time with you and your hubby again. You guys are the "real deal".
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