And so I begin anew.

Writing is something that generally comes naturally to me. Unfortunately, there are humps that I often face when it involves doing it during my free time. There are so many other things I could be doing while sitting in front of my computer other than writing, like IMing people, reading my RSS feeds, visual-media intake, or even Facebook™. Secondly, I often find that I can't keep my thoughts secured in my rusty and full-of-holes noggin. I forget my ideas too easily and thus never get a chance to explore them in writing. Ultimately though, I think I become so engrossed in my own comfort that I just don't feel like it (ie. lazy). It's a shame really, given how many times I've been complimented on things I have written, and how often I've been asked to delicately compose an email due to my penchant for written tactfulness.

To be as forthcoming as possible I'll admit here and now that although participating in the blog format was my inclination, the real reason behind this was the suggestion to keep a writers journal by the kind folks at Athabasca University. "Blogging Because I Should" will be my dump for ideas and thoughts on any range topics that I see happening in the world around me; all in an attempt to keep me writing and thinking. It is not meant to be a source for your entertainment (at least not entirely), and may dive into some politically, socially, or ethically sensitive matters. If you feel as though you need to leave a comment, you're more than welcome, but be warned that I won't actively be trying to stir debate. In short, this will be my idea lab, and not necessarily a list of my firm beliefs on any given topic. Let the games begin.