While reading multiple coworkers’ blogs, one day a lightbulb went off in my head. “Why am I not doing this? I totally can!” So I started Peachy Perspective about a year ago. But why did I start and why do I make it a priority now?
Make connections with others. Conversations. Feedback and interaction. There have been so many face-to-face conversations I have been a part of regarding what I or someone else posted. If it weren’t for these conversations, I wouldn’t have talked with certain people about the ideas and topics we’ve discussed. Blogging bridges some gaps and has given me great opportunities to get to know some people beyond just a generic, surface relationship.
Remember and reflect on life. There is a story for everything and every day, no matter how mundane the day or the circumstance may seem. Who wants to go through a week, a month, a year, or a life and not remember anything, even the daily activities that make a difference over the long haul? Reflecting and remembering helps us all to learn and progress.
Sharpen my writing skills. I’ve always liked to write; it’s how I’m wired. Writing at work is great. I am thankful I have flexibility and am encouraged to let my creative juices flow. Writing outside of work – writing what I want to when I want to – is beneficial, too. Reading a variety of blogs also helps me sharpen my writing and thinking skills, too, so thanks to yall that have made it to my Google Reader.
Share my life with others I don’t talk with every day who might be interested in what’s going on. Blogging is so cool and really helps people stay connected like that. That is why I encourage so many people to start a blog. Everyone has interesting stories, experiences, and pictures to share that I might not otherwise know about. So go start (or revive) your blog today! 
Why do you blog or not blog?
My blogging friend and fellow MTSU grad 
