Purpose

I recently read a blog article (and this one too) from Brazen Careerist that convinced me that having a blog was absolutely crucial to the job search.  The idea is that you become an expert on something, without actually having it be your current career.  It’s a chance to prove your competence and passion.  Thus I begin “These Things I Know.”  They say to write what you know and what you’re passionate about… so I will, at the risk of being random.

Now, you might think that that means my blog won’t be very focused.  Well, I think differently.  Here are the bases I plan to cover frequently, because they are my interests and passions: international affairs, food, volunteer services, international development, environmental issues, and outdoor and sporting gear.  Possible side dishes: design, photography, sports, books, etc.  We’ll see what develops.

So here we go, my first try at blogging without it being overly personal (oh wah, I got a B- on my calculus test blah blah blah) as could be found on my Xanga back in the day.  For now, I’ll try for something a little more serious and analytical.