I have chosen my title as this blog’s foundation for one reason: this blog will be personally challenging for me. The reasons are as follows:
1.) If you have not noticed from the few sentences I have already posted, I write fairly stoic, wooden, and for all intents and purposes: unpersonal. Believe it or not, I am conciously trying to be shy away from an academic tone in this blog, but such a tone is engrained deeply. Strangely enough, I delight in writing and reading convoluted, stark language, and therefore will not see myself abandoning it anytime soon in the future. However, I understand the nature of blogs (more so from Diane’s articles we were required to read). I understand the neccessity that blogs be simple. But for everyone who wonders: is this gfhurley’s natural writing style? The answer is: yes. Come to my house and read my personal journals, notes, and philosophies: this is my natural writing voice. From the Rowan writing program, I have come to understand that simple writing is better: easier to read, easier to follow, and easier to market. I can write simply: it takes more effort – and the voice is not my authentic voice.
2.) Difficulty also lies in topic choice. What do I write about on a blog? How do I form this into a collective vision? I know that I must let go: release myself from the grip of seriousness and have a little fun. I will try to have fun; however, I have fun through the seriousness of rationality and mental debate . I will attempt to loosen up and adapt to the blogging community.
3.) Bias. There is a face to my audience, namely the class and Bill Wolff. How does that convolute the situation? I feel the need to be objective, shy away from taboos, and shun potential judgment. I am actually an extremely open person; I do not feel uncomfortable talking about any subject (actually, I feel that our culture needs to talk more about subjects such as death, sex, and fear), therefore I will attempt to be as open as possible on this blog with having the utmost respect for the professor and fellow classmates.
I do have an artistic side. I love to write lyrics and sing. I love to write and play music. I love to write fiction (although my fictional voice is far more simple. Odd.). So I will attempt to tap into that artistic sphere with this blog.
