Il journal su nel journaling

The journal of journaling

(Equivalent to the about section of a project, book, etc.)

The process of blogging (or online, public journaling) is a new one to me. After doing this sporadically,  I have become aware that I am still slightly unsure why I want to blog. I do know a few reasons why I think it's a good idea.

1. Blogging/ journaling improves one's skill as a writer

This is a claim that I have been told by a few teachers and friends. I don't know if anyone has done a research project or study on testing this hypothesis, but regardless I believe it. A person who is "good" at something often times does whatever they are good at a lot. i.e: A "good" singer sings a lot. There are many reasons for singing a lot.

2. Blogging can make money

This claim is true, but one has to be very good at blogging, or have a large audience. I don't think those last two are the same. Just because people listen doesn't mean that what is being said is worth listening to. There's a lot of shit out there—just listen to the radio and you'll know what I mean. We need a media revolution.

3. Blogging/ journaling is an outlet for creativity

I am finding that blogging for me is a good way for me to be creative. Music is the other main outlet for me. Music and writing are very connected, or at very least I see the connection. Any music that includes singing has lyrics, and lyrics are words that come together to make a message. Personally, I want to be the best person that I can be. Music is one of my favorite hobbies, and there is always room for improvement. One area of improvement for me is making music. I have really only covered music, and not made it—therefore, I want to be better at making music. Although I don't know what I want to study in college, I do know that music is a piece of the college puzzle for me. A few other pieces are Italian, international studies, and journalism/communication. I am intrigued by culture and story telling. Music is a great way to tell or report on a story. I think it would be fun to be an intellectual musician and reporter or story-teller/communicator. Is that by dream occupation? I don't know yet.