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Real Name: Robin Member Since: November 12, 2005 Last Signed In: September 05, 2008 Profile Views: 3346 Blog Views: 857 Hello, homework; goodbye, life. Recent photography endeavors The story of my precious kitten, Callie. Gardening wars: Who's really in charge? Blogging isn't easy. I'm proud of Lost Ocean!! August 06 September 06 October 06 November 06 December 06 January 07 February 07 March 07 April 07 May 07 June 07 July 07 August 07 September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 
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Blogging isn't easy.
It isn't easy for me, anyway! I've been thinking about starting a blog on The Northwest Voice for days. So, here I am. I'm finally starting a blog. It's not going to be easy. I'm a blogger on Bakersfield.com, but I never have anything to write about, so I usually just leave comments or read the blogs. I know the blogging traffic is practically dead on here, so I won't have to worry too much about who's reading it, although I shouldn't let go of that thought altogether. I've been reading The Northwest Voice online for years now. I remember when Lauren was the editor, and I remember when Maria took over, and then Lisa. Now it's Dana, and I recognize her because she's contributed myriad stories. (Yes, I know you're going to read this.) I don't live in the city, so I never received the print edition at home. I have not yet decided whether to subscribe. I've never contributed anything because I've never had anything to write about. I was a journalism student for one year during my junior year at Liberty, and it didn't take very long for me to realize that journalism is my destiny -- or so it seems. I ditched senior year for independent study, but I continued as the "undercover" copy editor for The Revolution during that year. I'm currently taking a break from journalism, but I certainly miss it. If you haven't noticed, I love to write. I also love orthography, etymology and copy editing. It almost scares me to admit that I love copy editing, because I know it's not a task many people enjoy doing. Well, I had a rough day, so I think it's best if I stop boring you all and call it a night. I'm sorry about my long post. I seem to have a problem with writing too much and boring people. I'm starting two online classes and have a Spanish test next week, so I'll come back to blog about something if I find any spare time. That's all for now. Au revoir! Robin 6 comments from 4 users
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posted by
sunnica
on Mar 2, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Welcome, Robin! I'm glad you decided to blog. Believe me, no one expects the next Pulitzer Prize winner on here -- haha. I just thought I'd get people on here doing what this site was designed to do -- give people a place to talk about nothing or something. I had a writing teacher once who told us that if you do some writing --any writing-- each day, it primes the "writing pump." Reading, she said, AND writing, primes the writing pump. She used to make us write a journal (shout out to Becky Mooney at Bakersfield College) every day because she so wholeheartedly believed that even if we filled a journal page with the words "I don't know what to write," we would be doing some good. It conditions the fingers, the mind, and the creativity... it "summons" the muse, if you will. If our brain gets accustomed to writing something average every day, then our brain will also be available to us on those rare occasions when we need to write something fabulous. I'm glad you're here. Keep on keeping on. ~Dana posted by
tigoree
on Mar 4, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Hey Robin, Writing about nothing is perfectly acceptable. Take Seinfeld for instance. It turned out to be one of the greatest SitComs of all time, all the while professing to be a show about "nothing". I'd say, nothing can definitely be something sometimes. Does that make sense? I didn't think so. Write On! Tim posted by
sunnica
on Mar 4, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Haha.. I have to agree. In fact, if I wasn't so busy, I'd be writing about nothing right this second. :-\ posted by
dweaver3
on Mar 6, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Hi Robin! You expressed exactly how I feel about blogging! It's hard for me to get started, let alone keep up a steady stream of output. Still, I hope to start something soon. I look forward to reading what you contribute =) posted by
robin
on Mar 10, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Oh, the guilt. Such excruciating guilt! I abandoned my blog last week. I'm so sorry! You all left me nice comments and I did not reply. I had a tough week, and I think it was my birthday that threw everything off. I had a lot of homework and whatnot ... so much to do. It was rough and I was tired, so I didn't feel like leaving a comment. I'm back now, with less homework and a bit more time, although I should be starting my garden soon rather than screwing around on the computer. Is it just me, or does it look like it's snowing almond blossom leaves everywhere? It must be me. They're all over the lawn. Thanks, everyone, for all the nice comments. I will be back blogging again soon. The next blog will be about my birthday, I think, so we'll see when I get around to it. Trust me -- it's not your typical birthday story. I'm taking a break from the computer and will be back later. posted by
sunnica
on Mar 12, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Awww... so we have to wait for the bday story? Bummer. :-\ Hurry back!
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