Finding the write way

Apr 26, 2008 | blog

"final book progress 5" by rocket ship I’ve been blogging for awhile now, but have been hesitant about publishing a number of posts here on my personal blog.  Originally, I had included many more technology oriented posts, and blogging-related items.  Lately, however, I’ve been more aligned with the “social media” and “personal branding” topics.

I’ve also had two other blogs that I have let slide in to near abandonment, for all the same reasons that almost all other early blogs are neglected.  Too much work, too little time, and too many plans that weren’t thought out all the way.

I’m not announcing any new rejuvenation of these blogs, or of grand plans for them.  The have, however, been on my mind again.  Not in the original way of “if I can just get enough traffic…”, rather I’m now more interested in using them in different ways to express my ideas.  To have different places to write different thoughts and concepts.

With the upcoming trip to SOBCon08, I’ve been again thinking of how best to utilize the platforms that are available to me.  One blog was supposed to be focused on Snowmobiling (Snowmoblog), but is still a great place to talk about all sorts of things outdoors… and who says it has to be winter-oriented all year long?  The other blog grew out of my passion for mobile technology (The Mobile Lifestyle), and would be a great place to talk no so much about gadgets as leveraging mobile technology to enrich life, actually “unwire” more often and so on.

So I’ve got some thought running around in my head.  I’d like to be able to express things that don’t seem to fit on this blog.  I’d like to do more with those sites than simply letting them sit there collecting virtual dust.  Not sure what that’ll be, just kind of talking out loud about them.

Photo credit: rocket ship

Happiness CLXV

Apr 26, 2008 | happiness

Taking stock of being 40 and finding that there’s lots of space and time for more adventures in life.

On the big four-oh

Apr 26, 2008 | blog, happiness

"Dawn of a New Day" by badboy69 Ah, it’s not much different than yesterday really…

I wanted to take a minute and say hello to everyone that I interact with online on a daily or weekly basis.  Yes, today is my birthday and yes, I’m 40 today.  I’m off to spend the day with family and while I’ll be checking in online, I don’t want anyone to think I don’t appreciate you stopping by, or tweeting me on Twitter.

I’m not real big on how old you are or aren’t, but will admit I’ve thought more about my birthday this year than I have since waiting for 16 to finally come around (and the drivers license we all crave at that point in life).

Whether it’s the things I’ve accomplished or yet to accomplish – the memories of the past or the dreams of the future.  The years don’t bring cynicism as much as they bring experience and enthusiasm.  Enthusiasm of how life takes wonderful twists and continues to surprise and enthrall us.

I’ve wondered recently of the choices I’ve made and the path I’ve taken to deliver me where I am today.  Pondered the plans and surprises that have made me who I am at this moment.  How delightful is it for us to be such dynamic beings, that so many things go into who we are, what we think, and how we approach life.

Yesterday marked a turning point in my life as big as my birthday today.  It’s been exactly one year since I choose to take control of my career and life.  A full year has passed since I stepped out of the corporate shell that was so secure and protected.  It’s been a challenging year, with many, many unpredicted turns.  Most pleasant, some not, but every one of them has pushed me to grow and discover things about myself, my life and career.

In the past year, I’ve had fun exploring social media, building my personal brand, and networking with dozens of great people around the world.  Finding that there is a vibrant, growing social media community right in my own backyard of Minneapolis/St. Paul is just icing on the cake (no pun intended today)!

So, while it’s my birthday, I want to take this moment to thank you for being part of my life.  For commenting here, tweeting on Twitter, linking on LinkedIn, coming to our local Social Media Breakfast events, trading emails or blog posts, IM’ing, thinking, and most of all sharing.  I’m looking forward to more!

Thank you!

Photo credit: badboy96

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