Coming Soon... A New Format

If you've noticed a  bit of change around here, well, then, that's a good thing. Here's why... 

In an effort to keep this site as relevant and as readable as possible, I'll be moving away slightly from lengthy write-ups and into a format that should allow for more frequent and, ultimately, more interesting updates. Now, bear in mind, that doesn't mean that I'm planning to completely abandon my earlier blogging-styles. On the contrary, in fact, these posts may appear at the same regularity as they always have; once a month. Unfortunately, there was a problem with that fashion, and one that led to a site that, as one of my friend's was quick to point out, "lacked fun." I could see why. However, for the longest time, I ignored her comments, unwilling to break away from my essay-like posts. And, thus, issues arose, as these things took a long time to write. Too long, perhaps, and their audience was a limited one at best. Something had to change. I needed to move away from a site that appealed only to my interests and instead to one that, while still reflected my likes, could capture more eyes. 

And so, starting today (maybe tomorrow or this week; I'm not completely sure), new life will begin to grow here, starting with...

PHOTO-BLOGGING: People like things they can see. Seeing colors pop from one's screens can do wonders for an otherwise mellow site. Like mine, to be honest. As you may know, I like to take pictures, and, well, I think it's time to take advantage of my hobby and use it to add a little flare and interest on these pages. Of course, you can check out my Flickr blog "here", and that's normally up-to-date.

RANTS: Sometimes, criticism is deserved, and when something really ticks me off, I'll be sure to rant about it in a humorous fashion here. Don't worry; I'll be sure to keep it balanced. 

NOTEWORTHY LINKS AND FINDS: Here's an envy-worthy feature that Tumblr packs: re-blogging. Instead of taking the time to copy and paste your finds into a new post, you need only hit one button, edit the write-up as necessary, and then post it! It's a simple feature that works, and one that I think other platforms should take notes from. Anyway, I'll make certain to report and compile any cool finds on the Internet here, and, of course, provide brief commentary along with a link. 

MINI-REVIEWS: I think I've finally learnt something: reviews can be accurate and concise. So, yes, I've decided that, rather than spend over 1000 words on one thing, I can assess smaller items in, say, 500 words or less. Look forward to those... 

In addition, I'll be keeping the "photography" section of the site as up-to-date as possible, and maybe even write a blog post for each time I make a change.

Well, there you go. Four ways this site's going to change and boast new and fresh content. Here's hoping for a new era here.

See you soon!