An Introduction

This is my fourth blog. One might think that a pretentious, trying-hard writer like myself should only stick to one blog considering that scattered ideas revealed in different blogs would only do more harm than good, especially when it comes to those who might chance upon to read my works. “No continuity”, you’d say.

But knowing myself, going against the flow has proven to be more of a norm than an exception to the rule.

And so, against all sensibilities and common sense, I am opening my new blog http://temporarydestination.blogspot.com. I really wanted to name it http://leavethelighton.blogspot.com but as you can see, somebody already beat me to it. It’s interesting to note that I made up seven different blog names only to find out that they were already taken. Who would have expected that, huh?

So, I’m sticking with ‘temporary destination’ because that’s what I believe my life should be – at least for now. I’m not one to stick to a routine and will always be on the lookout for doing new things – sagacious or otherwise.

That’s what this blog will be about. It’s going to be a running chronicle of my endeavours, whether it’s a crowning achievement, a mundane observation, or an embarrassing anecdote. I shall leave no stone unturned and write about everything, from the accomplishments to the embarrassments.

After all, you can’t have one without the other, right?

What makes this blog different and why should I convince you to read? First of all, I won’t convince you to read it.

I’d like to say that I’m going to let my writing do the talking, so to speak. If you read it and like it, then great for me! If you don’t, then let this blog become just another statistic.

I don’t write blogs because it’s en vogue. I don’t write it looking for attention with the hopes of someone reading it and offering to send me free books from another continent - although I would really love that.

Most importantly, I didn’t make this blog because I want people to compliment my writing. I for one will be the first to admit that my style is still a “work in progress”. I’m also no Brian Gorell and I don’t have any gossip-worthy stories to write about.

What I do have is a desire to write. And with this blog, that’s exactly what I plan to do.

Write.

Write.

Write.

And so I welcome you, dear reader.

This is my blog.

You’re welcome to read everything and you’re even more welcome to comment every so often. Rest assured, all your comments will not go unanswered and I am most certainly looking forward to corresponding with you.

So with that, let the pimping begin.