The time has finally come for me to give in to the blogging trend. It’s a required component of an online identity these days, is it not? Alas, I’ve resisted for so long mainly because everyone has one. Which begs the question, how then would I even begin to distinguish myself from the mass of bloggers, bearing their souls to the World Wide Web? Additionally, in the words of my good friend and writing compatriot, “I’m not a joiner.” At least when it comes to blogs. And now I have succumbed to the pressure. It would seem an appropriate time for me to do so considering the transitional state in which I now find myself. Also considering that I am in fact a writer, even I am a bit surprised that I haven’t started one before now.

So what was the impetus for this ingenious, albeit delayed, breakthrough? I’m glad you asked. As of October 25, 2007, I am less than two months from completing a Master of Arts degree in English with a creative writing emphasis (woo-hoo!), and also as of October 25, 2007, I am less than two weeks into a stint that will hereinafter be referred to as freelancing (For now, at least. I reserve the right to dub the stint as something completely different altogether at a later date should I deem it necessary.). In other words, I resigned from my position as managing editor for Sierrastyle Publishing (a gig that lasted the better part of 3.5 years) to focus on finishing my graduate program.

All this to say that I’ve initiated a drastic life change and I’m about to embark upon an incredible journey that will no doubt challenge and stretch me in all areas of life – mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually – like never before. And I intend to keep track of that journey and my progress. If you are so inclined to follow this journey, offer questions/comments/concerns/snide remarks, so be it.

Hence the obligatory blog.