Let's try this out.

I've never kept a diary or journal. I am not one to write down my thoughts because I feel I am neither a deep thinker nor a talented writer, and frankly I don't think I have much interesting to say. I guess I will sell out and say I did it because "everyone else is doing it."

I do wish to get a few things out of my archived musings. First, as a first year teacher I am learning more than in all four years in college. It will be interesting to see how my attitudes about teaching, math, and education change over time. Second, if I am going to be the best teacher I can be, I will need to reflect on my strategies. It was forced upon me in student teaching, and though I hated it then, I know that it is the only thing keeping me from falling into complacency. I know many teachers who were decent teachers at one time, but because they are stuck in teaching 20 years ago, they are no longer effective educators. Third, I will be putting my other interests on this site as well. I have many interests and hobbies, and I am not sure what will come of many of them. I hope that putting my life down I can see who I am. Being able to step back and view a mapping of my life might enable me to draw some connections that will lead me to more interests and opportunities.

if I keep it up...