Why am I blogging?

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Why I am blogging!

Just a short note about why I am embarking on this journey of blogging. Firstly, I am doing this for me. Before I get into why I am starting this blogging thing, it is sometimes useful to articulate what are not your drivers. In this regard I can certainly say that I am not doing this to create a pubic mouthpiece, or to make money as a blogger. In fact, while I may post some of the blogs as part of my learning curve, I don’t really care if no one reads them.

I really have 3 reasons.

  • To learn a bit about blogging in general and about the discipline and skills required.
  • To improve my written communication skills without losing my own personality and style.
  • To enjoy the pursuit.

So that’s it. Lets see where this takes me.


Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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