The idea of blogging intimidates me greatly, I find it very nerve-racking that my thoughts and ideas will now be posted for all of the cyber world to read. It also puts me at unease to think that my peers, some of which I have not spoken personally too (and do not even know my name) will be able to read my thoughts without even formally meeting me... This is actually ridiculous, I should not feel that way because I post hundreds of pictures on Facebook and never seem to care about what goes up and I am sure people who I completely do not know have seen a few pictures or “creeped” me. Yet somehow this blogging idea seems so different to me.
I have little faith that my thoughts and opinions will deeply effect or inspire someone and in turn allow me to somehow contribute to the “public sphere.” Despite my opinions against blogging, the anticipation and anxiety I have about creating this blog surprisingly fuel me to begin working on it. It is as if I can introduce myself to my classmates while introducing myself to a gigantic world of bloggers and internet surfers. This medium allows me to express myself and hope that maybe one day someone very important will stumble upon this blog and something good will come of it.
So I began to set up an account, and within minutes there it was! Empty and waiting for my first post.
Now reflecting on the idea of blogging for marks (50% of my grade). I am going to be open-minded to this assignment and use it to my advantage. What better way to get me out in the “real world” because being a Media Studies student at the University of Guelph-Humber, I do need a way to have my thoughts and opinions heard.
So without further ado, Welcome to my blog!
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