New Beginnings

There are several reasons why I have decided to start a blog.

1. Therapy. Therapeutic Value. When it comes to writing, I feel most of us do it because it brings us satisfaction when we purge whatever shit is circulating in our minds. Just like a good beer shit or good barf after a long night of drinking.

2. Memory. We can't remember everything. There may be some details or stories we may never remember until we revisit our journals/blogs. Old posts or stories can also inspire the mind and rekindle something extraordinary.

3. I'm not average. Or, I would like to think I'm not average. Every blogger thinks they are unique, yes. However, I'm only 21 and have experienced a lot so far and can provide some interesting and sometimes humorous stories. Schoolmates and friends have described me as peculiar. Nevertheless, I have a lot to learn and a lot more to experience. One of the most important things in my life is wisdom. One day I would like to be a very wise man.

4. Aspirations. I would like to someday be a writer. I would love to write a children's book, novel, or nonfiction book. Constantly writing and reading helps a lot.

5. New Age. It seems everyone has a blog now. I usually don't like following the crowd, but it is a new age. Most importantly, if you are majoring in print journalism, it is now required. I need to.


Now, the name.'The World According to Garp' by John Irving was a book and movie adaptation that I liked a lot. It was very odd and I like odd things. Anyways, I won't bother with the plot. I liked the name and just replaced the main character's (who is also a writer)name with my nickname from high school. I thought it was appropriate considering I will be writing about the world around me and my peculiar take on it.

May 29, 2009