PeRsonal

So to kill two birds with one stone, I dove into Paul Gillin's "The New Influencers" while exercising on the elliptical. To set the scene, I am a lanky 6'3" human being. Reading and taking notes on the elliptical = POOR LIFE DECISION. My girlfriend saw me and said "please don't do that again, you look ridiculous."

However, in the chaos that was my multi tasking effort, Gillin touched on something that caught my attention.

"Blogs give individuals a way to express their voices in a way that is highly personal and controllable."

In my short lifetime as a blogger, I have noticed and appreciated the PeRsonal aspect of blogging. I'm not incredibly concerned with grammar or AP style. I'm not trying to think of the most intelligent word to say. It's my PeRsonal journal (that anyone with an Internet connection can view).

This blog has my PeRsonal slant on, and I have the ability to control the content of the blog. I didn't understand the appeal of blogging, but as I continue my blogging journey, I'm starting to figure this whole thing out. Gillin touches on the immediacy and convenience that blogs offer users. PeRsonally, I have been surprised at how much I have enjoyed my blogging experience. I have a feeling that as I progress with Gillin's book, my passion for blogging and social media will progress as well.