Bent Bear Blog

OK, I admit it, I suck at blogging. I’m terrible when it comes to updating this thing and I’ve been trying to figure out why.

I have ideas for postings all the time, but just can’t seem to sit down and make myself write.  I always find some reason why I don’t have time, or find something else to do once I sit down at my desk. Before I know it, I’ve forgotten all about writing this blog, and have down loaded a months salary worth of new music on iTunes.

Maybe it’s that I just don’t feel that my ideas or thoughts are interesting to anyone.  I mean, really, who would be interested in the rantings of bear in Columbus Ohio?

Or I worry that my writing isn’t as good as some of the other blogs I read on a regular basis. I’m not as good at putting my thoughts into words as maybe JP, or Sean, or Moby or Homer or….well, you get the idea. I guess maybe I’m just too self critical for my own good.

Then again, maybe I’m just afraid  that I’ll make myself look foolish or silly by writing what I really want to write.  This is actually a recurring theme in my life. I’ve always had a fear of  not being in control and appearing foolish or silly in front of people I don’t know.

But you know, the more I think about it, the more I realize that none of this matters. I enjoy writing, and I shouldn’t stop myself from putting my thought out here just because I don’t feel that I measure up to other people. People will find what I write interesting, or they won’t. And as far as looking foolish, the chances are slim and none that I will ever meet the people that read this in person, so what the hell?

So, with that in mind, look for more frequent postings from me this year. I hope people reading what I write will find it interesting, and maybe even leave a comment or two if the spirit moves them to do so.

If I bore you, you can always move on  to the next blog in your blog roll and come back later.

Happy New Year all! Here’s to a great 2009!