Today I'm trying something new. That is, new to ME (old hat to the masses). I'm writing my first blog about myself! That's right, I may be the the last graphic designer on earth to have NEVER set foot in the blogosphere. How on earth have I made it this long without expressing myself?

Do I have nothing valuable to say? Well of course, everyone does. I gravitate towards a more personal approach involving voice-to-voice and face-to-face contact. I think this helps me stay "real" in the minds of my connections. But perhaps this thing they call blogging can do the same; I intend to find out!

Do I lack writing skills? Let's hope not. My B.A. in English and Art History certainly didn't allow for lazy writing, and I've always been complimented on my copywriting and communication abilities. In many ways I think I actually write better than I speak.

Am I afraid of what readers might say? Perhaps on some level. I'm a glutton for thorough research and analysis, and what I write reflects my credibility. A very important mentor of mine admits that despite all his successes and experience, he's still waiting for someone to reveal him as a "design fraud." I suppose this is natural when working in such a diverse and ever-evolving industry.

So why start now? I am always on a quest to push my comfort zone. I do so much to get to know my customers and colleagues; now it's time to do the same courtesy for my audience. So I'm putting aside my fear of self-indulgence for the sake of being more than just another face.