New To Blogging - Some Thoughts So Far
Published July 10th, 2007 in Gratitude, Blogs, Blogging, Thoughts.One month into blogging and I’m actually learning a new language, taking up a couple of new skills, circulating in new networks, making new amazing friends, discovering some really interesting and entertaining conversations/discussions, entering a new space and exploring the old and new me - all at the same time.
Much much more than I could have expected.
The ShineWithGrace now is indeed very different from what I have planned, in terms of layout, functions, contents, everything. (I should show you a snap of its previous version which existed for just 1 week. Or, maybe not, it’s essentially before and after make-over…)
The extremely smart technologies saved me from much sweat and provided me a very comfortable platform for sharing of ideas, and I would like to mention the followings:
- Wordpress - what a comfortable place
- Technorati - track my links
- Feedburner - spread the posts
- Add This - bookmark me!
- My Blog Log - hi new friends
- Blue Host - host my site
- Clustr Maps - where do my readers come from?
- Google Analytics - how well am I doing?
- Mandarin Musing - wonder why I look so good?
Blogging could be time-consuming and takes much more hard work than expected. Nevertheless, efforts pay off. I particularly enjoy walking around the blogsphere and listening to what people are talking about - it’s simply fascinating when you come across one meaningful conversation or a thought-provoking question. And the good news is: there are plenty quality posts out there.
For me, the most amazing and unexpected thing blogging brings me is the chance to consolidate my thoughts and (re-)explore myself. The contents I planned to write were very different from what I have been writing now.
It feels great to just let it flow.
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Hi Shine! Your blog looks like it’s managed by an experienced blogger. In fact, every element on your blog says “this blogger is savvy…” I guess you must be a fast learner. Or do you have a good coach behind you? Anyways, keep up the good work. Only two months blogging and you sure look like a seasoned pro! This is amazing.
Blushed! I would love to claim that I’m a fast learner… Well, the fact is, blogging appears to be superisingly comfortable for me and I’m doing what I enjoy! And, well, no, I don’t have “a coach”, but I do like walking around and observe what the good bloggers are doing. There are many inspirations.
I do feel lucky to have picked up this blogging habit, all by chance.