Why am I starting a blog?

Don't worry, I am aware that a blog shouldn’t be all about the writer... Having said that, I would like to christen this blog with a short explanation of the motivations behind it.

Firstly, the super-source that is the internet offers access to a wide range of interesting, useful and inspiring blogs. I enjoy reading other people’s blogs and would like to be able to engage readers as they do. Blogs are not only springboards for interesting conversations, but they are also incredibly informative. They give advice, share solutions to common problems and create a virtual community.

Secondly, I need to practise writing coherently. Hopefully this motivation won’t put off too many of you right away. Although I write well, I would like to practise writing for two main reasons. I want people to easily understand what I write so that we can engage in meaningful exchanges and I need people to understand what I write because I am a translator - being able to skilfully manipulate my target language is an essential skill.

Thirdly, everyone needs a creative outlet. When I was younger it was creative writing. When I am at home it is crafting or DIY. Now, as I am travelling, I need something more compact. So back to writing it is.

Finally - I’m sure there are a fourthly and a fifthly, but I can’t think of them right now - I would like to continuously improve my writing skills and practice makes perfect. 

This blog will probably end up being quite language and translation focused but I don’t intend to limit it too much. It will include helpful guides, reviews, reports and other thoughts.

If this really was too painful a read, I would welcome constructive comments from anyone.