Why start writing a blog?
Simple, I want to tell stories.
There seem to be a lot of ways to do that now. It feels like we have never had more ways to consume stuff, and a blog seems pretty old fashioned compared to the current platforms.
So why not Youtube or Instagram? (or even Facebook?)
Lets use some simple bullet pointed answers (no mess, no fuss):
Youtube:
- The whole listening to my own voice and seeing my own face while editing is very off putting
- Even just talking to a camera seems very shit. I even feel awkward sending a WhatApp voice note
- But it is probably the whole “like and subscribe” thing that irritates me. This is not about chasing any kind of numbers
Instagram:
- This is not about pictures. And when last did you actually read an Instagram caption
- I thought about creating reels but 60 seconds feels very short for someone who can ramble
- I refuse to do the “you would not believe” bullshit
- Same chasing numbers things as above
Then why does a blog make sense to me?
- It means I can write as much or as little as I want.
- There is no easy way to give feedback(no likes or comments)
- And it will take time to actually write and edit stuff (it will still be badly written and edited don’t worry)
So no pressure (artificial or real) I can write what I want and when I want.
So what will I be writing about?
Well the first few blogs will be about the travelling I did last year. Then I will pretty much make it up from there. Pretty much like with most things I do, I will be “doing it live”
The only things you can expect is a lot of rambling. Even more spelling mistakes. And some of the worst grammar you have ever seen.
I will also be writing in my first language (sarcasm) so please make sure you read everything with a (not so) mild sarcastic tone.
Until next time.
(lets see how long this writing thing lasts)
