Feels Like The First Time

I don't know why I talked myself in and out of writing my first post for so long.  Feels like trying to work up the courage to call a boy.  Gah...It's really not unlike anything you do for the 1st time. A little awkward and vulnerable...insert memory of 1st kiss, 1st perm, 1st driving lesson, etc.

Okay, now what? Well, I wasn't sure so of course...I Googled it.

TJ Philpott of Blogger Talk says you can really do anything you like. This was too open ended for me so I read on. On the other hand, he says...if you really want to be serious and build a list of subscribers...you should be more direct in your approach. "The point here is if you have a definite direction or purpose for your new blog you should treat your first post much like an introduction to a new friend."

TJ's 4 key elements to include in your first blog post.

1) Introduce Yourself

Hello. My name is Mindy.  Curtsey, bow.  I'm a daughter, a sister, a girlfriend, a neighbor and a friend...Oh, and I'm a project manager at a custom sportswear company. I don't have an art degree but I prefer to work in creative environments.

I have a 3 legged dog who has a growing rawhide addiction. I adopted Scout from the Humane Society when I moved to Kansas City after college. She's my go to, my sidekick. If I had a scooter with a sidecar...she'd be in it. 


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2) What is Your Reason for Blogging

I have the memory of a gold fish.  I blame my wreckless abandon to the Dt. Coke addiction of my youth.  I would like to write about my journey into and through womanhood.  I'm currently in my late twenties (a Skirt never shares her age).   I want to document my questions, thoughts, experiences, inspirations and interests along this journey.

3) What you Will be Blogging About

Boys and shoes!  Gag.  Inspirational Women, Fitness & Health, Friendship, Home & Garden, Insecurities, Victories, Failures, Women in the News, etc.

4) Encourage Comments

I need your help. I know virtually nothing about blogging....for goodness sakes, I googled "1st blog post". I'm an eager student...so if you have tips, tricks, etc...please don't hesitate to send them my way. I've changed my comment settings to allow all comments. Please be pleasant and truthful. I will behave myself as well.