Where to start? That is usually the problem I have when I sit down to write a post. Usually, something has happened that I particularly enjoyed or there's something that I'd like to highlight and eventually I will get around to writing about it. But the real problem isn't the sitting-down-to-write part, although that is at times challenging. The real problem is censorship, self-censorship to be precise. There are filters of sorts that I run everything by before hitting that big orange "Publish Post" button, and those filters really constrain the content of this blog. Obviously, I don't think I am alone in this; I'm pretty sure it's exactly the opposite. Everyone who keeps a blog, especially a personal one, has some sort of filter in place. Filters are necessary. I wouldn't publish without them. But the issue remains, I hold back what I publish here for a variety of reasons and for the most part, that's OK, but there are times when I really just need a space to say whatever it is that I want to say. Childish? Perhaps. Egotistical? Yup. But there you have it. And because I filter all my content, this blog doesn't lend itself as much to personal musings as I had originally intended. In addition, the filters that I have in place prevent me from touching on certain topics or perhaps prevent me from using certain tones. In any case, I started this blog two years ago this month. Since then, I have not been what you would call a prolific poster. Inconsistency, heavy filters on content and other priorities have resulted in few posts. For better or for worse, I'm making a change. This little space in the big internets is mine and it's an outlet that I have come to value. Here's to a turning over a new leaf and seeing what lies ahead.
