End of the Beginning
This post is about making changes to the “change in plans” blog. The intention is to make it less like a series of notes to myself (and to my Mom, who may be the only person reading it), and more like something that would be of interest to a broader audience.
Up until now, the main purpose of the blog has been to get in the habit of writing every day. That, at least, has been a success. It has also been fun, and has involved everyone in the family (particularly Zola).
Over the enxt weeks and months, I am trying to add structure and broader resonance to the content. To be honest, I have no idea whether I will be good at this at all.
Prior to departing on our trip, the broad topics that I think we will cover will include:
- Who we are
- What we are planning to do
- How we came to have this great opportunity to travel for a year
- What we are doing to prepare for our trip
Once we leave (August 17th), we will mostly write about where we are, and what we are learning as we go. That actually sounds easier.
We will also really try to incorporate some maps and pictures, to supplement (or distract from) my self-conscious prose.
So, this is the end of the beginning. From here, the “change in plans” blog gets serious.
Anonymous said,
July 26, 2008 @ 5:46 am
Your sister also reads your blog regularly, usually to the kids. I, for one, like the current mishmash format. But do whatever you think is right, I’ll still read it.
Su and the Studley St studs
Year Off said,
July 27, 2008 @ 3:42 pm
Thanks for your support. I am feeling a little conflicted, because I like what I have written as well. Maybe we will have a friends and family mishmash, and something more broadly targeted. If I had artistic integrity, it might feel compromised, but I am flexible. See you soon.