About

Recently WordPress 3.0 was released and I was reading about the new changes to the system.  I am always tinkering with technology, so I thought I would start-up a site to play around with the new version and build a centralized repository for my ramblings.

I by no means consider myself a writer.  In fact I do not like to write.  However, I understand the importance of writing and I know I need the practice.  I see writing as a perishable skill and I want to hone my abilities and keep them sharp because most jobs today require “Excellent verbal/ written communication skills.”

Even though this is a personal journal, I plan to write as if I was writing for an audience for two main reasons.

• Most work related writing you will do is catered to an audience.  I write manuals and instruction guides at work occasionally and this is another way to keep my skills fresh.
• This journal is public and will likely be read by someone at some point in time so I might as well make sure I can put together a coherent thought.

What to expect…

This is a collective journal of my interests and what I happen to be doing.  I have been using OneNote at work to keep snippets of knowledge that I know I will probably forget in the future.  I figure I could apply this same concept to this blog so I have a centralized location for ideas and reminders of my goals and tasks.

I often get asked similar questions about specific topics.  I figure I could write my thoughts and walkthroughs once and upload it here so the next time I am asked I can just refer them to this site.

What not to expect…

A blog about a specific topic, I designed it to be a digital notebook of sorts.  If you read an article on here about a specific topic, don’t expect to see related articles often.  I plan to write about whatever strikes my fancy.

A suggestion box.  Comments will be enabled, but in all honestly I am not planning this blog to be a service.  Your opinions are welcome, but don’t expect me to cater to you.