First off, the fact that I've actually been blogging is already a big step for me. As a notoriously incapable computer "techie," any extension of my Internet usage beyond checking e-mail and updating my status on Facebook is an improvement. So for stepping out of the box, I give myself an A! :-)
But then I have to think about the important characteristics that make it necessary to have a good blog. On these, I've been less than successful. For instance, I told myself I was going to keep up with this blog on a regular basis, but alas, as the school semester has progressed and I've begun adjusting myself to married life, it seems that blogging has often found itself at the bottom of my list. Although I don't think I was necessarily incorrect in my priorities - usually paying bills, laundry and a project due the next day all fall under the category of "important" before writing something about my day for people to read for entertainment - I do think it's unfortunate that I didn't assert myself a little more. Something to work on, I suppose.
Then there's the issue of making my blog readable. What do I want to see when I read something on the Internet? Links, pictures, videos, headings - anything to break up the monotony of words streaming down the page. While there's obviously nothing that can substitute good writing, I know for a fact that my life is nowhere near the amount of exciting it would require to captivate a large audience, so I have to compensate with a little razzle dazzle! **NOTE: Although my life might not be as entertaining, I did find someone (or some animal's) that is. You. will. love. this.**
As made evident by my past few posts, I have yet to consistently incorporate little "extras" into my blog. Summer project? Yes! With the multiple "mini breaks" coming up this summer, I'm thinking we might at least see some Fun In the Sun shots coming up in the next few months! So look forward to improvement in this area!
As made evident by my past few posts, I have yet to consistently incorporate little "extras" into my blog. Summer project? Yes! With the multiple "mini breaks" coming up this summer, I'm thinking we might at least see some Fun In the Sun shots coming up in the next few months! So look forward to improvement in this area!
Overall, I've had an amazing time exploring the world of blogging, and I've really enjoyed seeing what my friends have to say in their blogs, as well. I hope others keep up with their blogs as I'm planning to do with mine, and hopefully my next "assessment" will demonstrate more positive areas!
So, my personal grade for the semester in my blogging abilities would have to be a B. Average.
I did what I needed to do for the most part, but I can definitely (and I want to) do more in the future! So this last "call to writing" is to myself.
Alright, Margot. Ready, Set, WRITE!
