One of Those Years....

I think it's going to be one of those years. Though, this is not necessarily a bad thing.

We are nearly 2 full months into 2009 and I feel as if time is getting short. Not in life, but in things I wish to accomplish this year. For example, I planned on starting this site on 1-Jan-2009.

It is not, as I glance at my calendar, and as you probably already know, 1-Jan-2009. Better late than never though. Right?

I'm not quite sure what form this blog will take. Over time the useless bits will likely be sifted out and newer useless bits will work their way in. I guess that is part of this whole thing. Finding one's own place in space. I have a few blogs that I look at daily, others that I remember much more infrequently. I will likely mimic and look for inspiration in those that I really like. I will also use what I don't like to help mold my own.

I'm sure there will be days where I don't feel like writing, but I am determined to try. There will be times when I can't write as my job dictates that I spend significant time not only away from home, but also out of the country. Though, to be sure I do hope to be able to write on the road. Some of my favorite stories involve roads so it seems like a natural way to purge thoughts. The trips should also make for some good stories!

In case you are curious about the title chappal-dirt it is quite simple.

Step 1: Come up with a name that was not my own.
Step 2: Make it clever.

I have succeeded in step 1, but I may be the only one who thinks that this is clever. Well, my partner also thinks it clever, but I have a feeling that she is biased. Anyway, back to the title.

Chappal's are an Indian sandal. I like India. Dirt is often found on chappals. Also, and only coincidentally, dirt can be used in place of scoop or gossip. Oh, I wear sandals when I can. Thus chappal-dirt was born.


Anyway, that is enough for introductory thoughts. I'm bored with them, but I look forward to this experiment and hope that I can keep it up.....


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