New Beginnings
After struggling to find time to write, or words to fill posts with for many months, I have decided on a change of direction.
Rather than even attempt to write an “almost daily” journal, I am only going to write when I have something to write about. This sounds like such an obvious statement, but in a world where every thought, sight, and sound is shared, manipulated, amplified and broadcast it’s surprisingly difficult.
When I was young my grandfather would occasionally volunteer a well worn phrase from the north of England – “Hear all, see all, say nowt”. I’m wondering if it might be as good a method as any to quiet the cacophonous mayhem that generally surrounds the social internet.
I’m also taking the opportunity to finally bring the words I have written in the past under my own umbrella. I have signed up with a hosting provider, purchased a domain name, and struck out on my own. A destination where my thoughts, ideas and stories can be found.
Starting this new endeavour is both exciting and terrifying. While constructing an island on the internet allows me to shape it as I see fit, it also stands alone – with nowhere to hide. I am no longer a face in the crowd. It feels like a certain amount of confidence and bravery will be required.
I’m still not sure if this is a damn fool crusade, an idiotic escapade, or a great adventure. Only time will tell.