For me, the only appropriate way to begin this blog is with a post explaining why I hate blogs. The biggest reason, of course, is that nobody cares what I think. At least, that's my perception. And yet, even with this fact staring them in the face, several friends have told me I should blog.
The second reason to hate blogs is because they are the epitome of hubris. Given reason number 1, how can a blog be anything but an exercise in pride and self-importance? Most of them are little more than a diary that everyone, their brother, AND their pet iguana can read. Do you really want impressionable iguanas reading your innermost thoughts and ponderings? Do you really want that on your conscience?
I know, I know. So why am I even blogging? Well, I just got handed one month of unpaid leave from my full-time employer, so I figure I have the time. Besides, I'm getting tired of everyone asking me for my blog URL. So here it is: http://epitomeofhubris.blogspot.com. Bookmark it. Then forget it.
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Best Blog Ever!!!! I just lost my day job too, so this is the perfect blog for me.
1. Who is Jonny?
2. I want to read your blog and that should be reason enough for you to have one!
3. What in the world is hubris?
4. Stop using words that I don't know! Love you!Moo
Hey, happy to help! Hang in there...
(Moo: 1: I don't know who "Jonny" is, no, but he likes my blog, so he's fine by me!) 2: Okay. 3: Look it up. 4: No! Can't make me! You're not the bossa me!
Jason, I would like to buy your blog, do you accept credit default swaps or Lehman stock options?
Peter: Ha! I think I'm gonna have to hold out for cold, hard cash, but I'm not sure even THAT has any value these days. Sigh.
I like your blog but when I click on the "view my complete profile" link, I still only get a picture of your face. Am I doing something wrong? How do I see the entire profile ? Please advise.
Hmmm... Jeannegirl, as far as I can tell, you're not doing anything wrong. It works when I click on it, so I'm at a loss as to how to direct you. Try deleting your Internet browsing history entirely, then restart your computer, then come back and try it again. (Can you tell I'm not a tech-head?) Good luck!
When I first saw your blog, I was a bit confused. This confusion was cleared up when I read this blog. You were refering to "blogs" as being the epitome of hubris...not yourself. You see why I was confused? Maybe you should consider renaming your blog to "Blogs...the epitome of hubris". We don't want people thinking you are that way.. ;)
I tried starting a blog a couple of years ago. I think about it once a year or so. It is still there though. Maybe you want to check it out!
http://clutterbug.blogspot.com/
Yeah, I run that risk, I suppose. But I don't want my blog URL getting TOO long, so I suppose that's a cross I'll have to bear...
J,
Well, I'm sure my blog is just filled with that there crusty ole hubris. But I think you would just love it, you could follow me for yourself and see it's just a fabulous diary of all my thoughts and dreams! Seriously, Jason, I do like you blog.
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