August 8, 2009. Over twelve years ago, I started blogging with this simple post. I didn't really have a great reason for starting the blog, other than I wanted to try it out. I wanted to try writing and putting it where others could read it. I don't know, it just seemed like a new adventure to try.
Along the way, there have been all sorts of posts and all sorts of life events, but through it all, I kept writing. It just became a part of what I do at some point. It wasn't a matter of whether I was going to write a blog post, it was a matter of when. The Mild Wife has described it as a "writing practice," and it was one of the reasons why I kept writing. Honestly, it's good practice, and it gives me an opportunity to hone my craft. I'm no professional author, but we all have to write stuff in our everyday lives. Why not give yourself reps to get better at it?
However, I think it's time for that practice to change. My weekly anecdotes sure kept me amused, and even made me look at my life with an eye for positive, humorous things. Still, it's always been a hobby, and I never really thought about it as more than that.
Recently, I've decided that maybe I want to treat my writing as more of a side hustle. I'm not entirely sure if that means I'm going to set up a Patreon or try to sell a book, but I'm going to give it the old college try. It's a new adventure to try, and I'm curious to see where it goes.
For anyone who has read or followed along, thank you. I know I don't have millions of followers or anything, but the feedback I've gotten along the way has been helpful. If nothing else, it helped to have someone to share the laughs with.
So, with that, I bid you adieu. I'll still find ways to write, and at some point, I'll be sure to share my newest venture here. Till then, may you find mild amusement wherever you are.
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