Is this thing on? Christening the blog.

Welcome to my new blog. You can expect this entry to be bland, sort of like the first time you email a blind date--full of pleasantries exchanged between myself (the writer) and you (the reader), but lacking any real substance. Why? I think it mainly happens this way for two reasons: first, it's nerve-wracking being the person who makes the initial move; and second, because I'm too afraid to show you my true self yet! Hopefully we can both overcome these barriers. Now that I've made the initial move, maybe you'll want to visit me again tomorrow to find out more.

Ever since Steph and I started talking about setting up a blog for the two of us, I've been thinking about starting one of my own. Since deleting the first one, I've tried to keep a real journal, then I tried a Live Journal, and neither were ever really as effective as my original Blogger site. I like the format, the ease you can post, and for me, basically being a spaz who types faster than she thinks (and my mind works fast, kiddos), it's good to be able to get my thoughts out quickly. And believe me--I've had a lot of them lately. From breaking up with my boyfriend, moving into my own apartment, job anxieties, trying to lose weight, and basically juggling everything else that comes with working and living in the Manhattan area, I've got a lot on my mind these days. The first thing that comes to mind is that Bob Grant expression: "it's a sick world out there, folks, and it's getting sicker!"

Well, that's it for now. Here's hoping this blog will be one of your daily "must reads." Unfortunately, I can't promise to entertain you...although I certainly have no problems entertaining myself!