My First

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Well, I finally gave in and decided to start a blog. Perhaps it will become a steady outlet in my life in the days ahead.
I'd like to be a bit optimistic and thank anyone who may be reading this; you are truly a saint to have the patience to read words that fall from my mind and bang around on the keys of my computer.
I want to make the purpose of this blog expressly clear: this is a place for me to set my ideas, thoughts, and reflections down in some sort of visibly tangible format (beats talking to myself). Furthermore, feel free to agree, disagree, or comment with what I post here, but do try to be respectful. After all, it's only a blog. Now, on with the first (real) entry...

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  1. AndrewSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    I'll definitely be checking in from time to time...I look forward to reading what you have to say!

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