...think that you should start a blog?

I did. This morning. After reading yet another bad editorial in my school paper I had fantasies of writing my own editorials for the paper. Then I thought, "you know what would be easier? I could start a blog!" Of course, the actual creation of the blog suggested an alternate title to this entry: ...wonder what your blog layout says about you? I have decided to go with "Rounders3." I believe it says that I'm serious yet casual. If this blog were a restaurant, it'd be, well, Olive Garden. Can you wear shorts and a t-shirt to Olive Garden? sure! Will you feel awkward going there all dressed up before the symphony? no! The waiter/tress might joke around with you or treat you with the formality that your outfit suggests. Those that know me will not be shocked that I am 1. using an analogy not 50 words into my first blog entry and 2. babbling.

As for any sort of protocol, I have made a decision to use people's real first names. In certain other blogs, much like in Law & Order: SVU, the names have been made up but the situations are real. Recently, however, a certain unwanted person was made aware of such a blog in which an inauspicious comment had been made about her. I do not recall hearing anyone say "well, at least we didn't use our names, she'll never be able to figure out who said what!" In light of this I intend on using first names. Of course, people are welcome to use whatever nickname they want.

As with the launching of a new TV show, you must include certain things to draw a crowd initially before you can really wow them with content. This, I feel, is also true of a blog. Towards that end, here is a pictorial of all the elements crucial to a successful debut:

A sexy female lead:

Special Effects:

Stunts:

Vices (beer and women):

Celebrations of Victory:

Elaborate costumes:

and a special guest star:

Thanks for reading!