I've been opposed to the idea of starting a blog for a while now, mainly due to the fact that a blog is basically a public diary. It seemed so self-centered and pointless. Even if I didn't consider it that way, who the hell would want to read about my boring life? I mean, I'm just an 18-year old New Yorker that is into guns, fitness, and travelling (which my current financial situation doesn't even permit). I don't live a life of thrills and adventure; something that would have you returning to my blog on a daily basis.
What has really broadened my perspective on blogging has been a result of networking and forming relationships with some great people online for the past two years. The majority have been gun enthusiasts like myself that I've met through firearm websites. Although it may not be a big deal to some, meeting new people and maintaining relationships with others across the country in my opinion is an amazing thing. You learn about the varying cultures throughout the country as well as the overall contrast between your home customs and those of a person who lives across the country. After living in such a huge place like New York City your whole life, you tend to forget these things. It's truly a fascinating thing.
Therefore, I created this blog to not only meet others, but to educate myself. While I may see my life as boring and repetitive, others may find it interesting to see how much my way of life here in NYC differs from their's. The way I see it, reading one's blog is ultimately the best way to, figuratively speaking, "live a life" that you otherwise would never have been able to live. Nothing gives a more accurate description of an experience than a first-person account of it.
So please, feel free to explore and comment. I would love to hear from each and any one of you who happen to come across my blog. Thanks for stopping by.
- Tom
