Lawrence Medina

This is no mere blog. This is something greater than that (or at least that is my aim). Here is the start of a conversation. Where you and I will communicate on grounds where we are always equal. Consider this “Blog” to be the opening of our conversation.

Sure, it will feel like I’m going on and on, as I’m certain you will notice, but feel free to interject at any moment. This is my first post, but it will certainly not be my last. There will conversational pieces like this every other week. Where I will find a subject of interest and say my opinions and ideas on the matter.

Hopefully it will be a wide range of topics. (Sometimes I get stuck on one subject and go on and on and on and on and on, etc.)

However, this first topic, this first post, is dedicated to one thing. That is the idea of a “Blog”. What exactly is a blog? What is its purpose? And how does it aid one in their endeavor? I, for one, cannot speak on other blogs. I can however, attempt to point out the purposes of this blog. If I didn’t make it clear in my second paragraph, then, behold these subheadings of explanation!

“Am I a Blog? Why am I, what I am?”

A blog, simply and purely is a long or short format story that is typically tuned to be more realistic.

Now must a blog be realistic? Of course not!

Should a blog be a story? It doesn’t have to be, but there is no reason it cannot be one.

How long should my blog be? Does it matter? It will matter for Search Engine Optimization, and the gathering of an “organic audience”, but no, it doesn’t matter how long or short you make it.

Then what exactly is a blog? It is the way you, or rather I in this case, reach out and speak with my audience. Here is where you get to hear what I, or your preferred blogger will think. A blog is essentially a brand’s journal.

For me, this “Blog” is closer to the beginning of a conversation.

Purpose… That endless riddle.

In terms of life, purpose is what you make of it. This “Blog” is technically alive. Breathing it is not, but living, certainly in some sense. The purpose of blogs varies. In some cases, it is to sell, in others it is to put up a façade. Overall a blog exists to push a brand’s narrative.

So, what is the purpose of this blog? Well… To talk. To get ideas out there. I wish to create something New. I wish do create it through my audience, (whenever they decide to show up), and start a free flow of ideas. Where stories and intrigue are shared.

What is my Endeavor?

Storytelling. I am a storyteller, but I am uncertain of how I wish to share my stories. I have chosen this medium, because it seems like a fun way to do it.

What You should be looking forward to from here.

Stories and Poetry. This will be my bread and butter. I will share via twitter. I will share some stuff through Instagram. I will bring bigger pieces here. This will be the hub of creation. This will be the nexus of storytelling.

I hope to inspire you. I hope to be inspired.