On Why I Choose to Stay in the Shallow End
Tap, tap, tap. Hello? Is there anybody out there? [peeking timidly from behind the door] This is a little scary.I only recently discovered blogging. It started when a good friend met his (now) bride who maintained a blog, and it became a compulsion not long after that. There is a lot of great writing talent out there. I have enjoyed reading a few blogs in particular and I encourage anyone who reads this to link over to their sites. My interaction with the blogging community has been full of laughs and encouragement and insight into things that really matter (and a lot of things that don't, like this, but that's not the point). :-)
So why blog? Because these people said so, that's why. That, and I've always wanted to be a travel writer. So this is the shallow end. I'll start in the shallow end and see how it goes. I don't plan to do anything fancy here, like a double gainer with three and a half twists off the cliff in the picture (although Eric did suggest this). ;-) I've had my share of near death experiences, both in the pool and the ocean, and I'm quite happy in the shallow end.
Oh, and I won't be spending a lot of time discussing politics or pop culture here, so if that's your thing, move along. It's not that I'm against those things. I'm simply not qualified. Another reason to stay in the shallow end. ;-)
I'll be drifting in and out for the next few weeks, due to some pressing tax deadlines, :-/ but please do stop in and see me once in awhile. I'll leave the light on for you.
Labels: Fellow Bloggers, Insanity, Near-Death Experiences
posted by Gwynne @ 11:08 PM
20 Comments:
Hooray! You did it!
What a good introduction. It's interesting to know the relationships that got you here.
I'll be around.
Oh happy day! Consider yourself blogrolled.
Wow! You guys are early birds. Thanks so much for stopping in! My biggest fears have now been realized. ;-)
And as for contests, Eric, that may take awhile. Don't think you're off the hook just yet. I may still need some help, starting with, what's all this talk about "html"? ;-)
Hi, I dutifully popped over from Eric's site :). Welcome to blogging! I wondered how long it would take him to convince you hehe.
Thanks, Rachel. And welcome! I've added you to my blog roll as well.
Welcome aboard. So that was your plan all along. While I take an hiatus, you roll into the blogosphere and jump past me in the ecosystem, is that it? Well, you watch it, lady, or I'll have to have Beau rescue you again from the shark shark scare! lol Glad to see you're no longer a blogger without a blog. lgp
Hey, Gwynne, congratulations to you on embarking on this adventure! We're in Houston this weekend, so I may be a little late hopping on to your blog - we were shooting in the ConocoPhillips Special Olympics shoot! It was fun, there were trees and water - different from our West Texas arid dryland landscape! (I had to put the water remark after seeing your "cliff" picture!)
Anyway, you're now marked as a favorite and I'll be visiting!
God bless!
Bwahahaha! We finally sucked you in!
Um...I mean...Welcome to the blogoshere!
Great start! You're on my blogroll.
You've taken on a grave responsibility, but you seem to be up to the task! Best of blogging luck in your new venture.
Someday you'll have to tell us about the "shark shark scare" that lyn mentioned. Sounds like a story...
Lyndon, no worries, mate! I'm not nearly as competitive as you are, and it will take a little time to evolve from nematode to playful primate. ;-)
And we'll just keep the shark shark story to ourselves, shall we? ;-)
Janie! Welcome! The water's nice and warm...jump on in! ;-) Blessings to you as well.
Thanks, Denise and Pancho!
Brian, maybe. Someday. There's a scary story there, but I'll let your imagination work it over for awhile. It's probably not as bad as it sounds. ;-)
The shark shark hint is here. G writes: "I don't plan to do anything fancy here, like a double gainer with three and a half twists off the cliff in the picture (although Eric did suggest this). ;-) I've had my share of near death experiences, both in the pool and the ocean, and I'm quite happy in the shallow end." (emphases mine, lgp)
So I'll keep quiet about it until you're ready to share it. One reason is because I didn't come to the rescue and that's always bothered me! But Beau was the hero that day. I guess helped on the ocean one though, eh? What was that other kid's name that we rescued? Wow. Time flies. lgp
Okay, okay, I'll bring out the shark, shark story. 8-) Next post.
And Lyndon, for all I know you did come to the rescue. I was out like a light. This isn't True Confessions, you know. ;-)
OK, I'm way late to the party! Welcome, dear friend.
Jen, it's about time you got here! I was just about ready to turn the lights out. ;-) I'm happy you made it! You planted the seed, you know. Now I just hope I can keep it watered. ;-)
Hi Ith! Nothing says blogging better than being able to use the word "fut" in normal everyday conversation and people laugh.
Congrats, Gwynne...your comments are always so interesting, and you have had some great experiences, so I'm really looking forward to reading your blog. Yay!! Fut! Fut! Fut!
Yay! Welcome aboard!
Thanks, Jami! Will you have fut on your wedding gown this Fall? ;-)
Mis_nomer, thanks for coming all the way from Singapore! I'm thrilled that you stopped by. Ms Anthrope is welcome too, if you'll please just keep her inside your guitar. ;-)
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