the first post

The first time I sat down at my laptop to write this post, the first of my new blog, I wanted it to have impact. I wanted to introduce my perspective as something new and exciting. Maybe I'd incorporate some jokes, profound quotes, maybe even a dirty limerick.

Around the fourth or fifth time I sat down, I just wanted to get some words on the screen. Any words. Once I typed, "This is my first sentence. Hazahh!" Just to see if it would get the juices flowing.  

Is it possible to experience writers block even before you become a writer? 

One thing's for sure, I am not at a lack of possible topics. As the very first post I can talk about practically anything. It could be something socially relevant, like: "How about that crazy Michelle Bauchman!" Or, maybe hit on a current social justice issue: "Starbucks raised the price of a latte? Now how am I supposed to caffeine up for my next stint in line at the unemployment office?" 

I briefly thought about borrowing the successful formulas of other writers: "Chicken Soup for the Bloggers Soul", "The Purpose Driven Blog", "He Just Not That Into Your Blog... But He Loves Mine!" 

The sincere and soulful route was always an option. You know the kind, there's always some aged melancholy photo in the upper left hand corner with a title such as:

(Taken from Relevant Magazine: no offense guys)

Breaking the Silence:

When Communication Fails

By. Leigh Finnegan

Gimmicks and quirky formulas, ultimately, don't appeal to me. (But if the Chicken Soup idea does take off, I'm ready with "Chicken Soup for the Alcoholic Bolggers Soul")  Personally, I don't find all that much enjoyment in reading contrived-emotional literature. I'd much rather something authentic, imperfect, thought provoking, humorous and relatable. 

So, imaginably I'll get to that stuff eventually.