Hello 2009. Happy new year to all.
The new year is a time for new adventures and new commitments. One of my new adventures in 2009 is starting to use WordPress as my blogging platform. One new commitment I am making is to write at least three posts for my blog each week. I hope you will make a commitment to read my blog on a regular basis and to write comments at least occasionally.
I have used Blogger for over three years. Although I have been for the most part satisfied with it, I have read about some increased functionality that WordPress has. I have wanted to switch before but have been leary to do so, not wanting to be forced to learn a new blogging program. I finally decided to switch to WordPress at the start of the new year. I am sure it will take me a while to become versed in using the increased functionality. Nevertheless, I look forward to the potential benefits it offers. I wanted to start using it today, the first day of the year. I do not have it configured as I want it yet but that will occur over the next few days and weeks.
During the last month or so I told many people that I am planning for a breakout year in 2009. I realize the world economy is experiencing much difficulty. I also realize many individuals and businesses are having very difficult financial times. I am certainly included in that group. Frankly, I am not sure where the “bottom” is. Nor do I know how long we will be there once we reach it. Nevertheless, I feel strongly that 2009 will be a very successful year. I fervently believe 2009 will be a year punctuated by much growth and great blessings. I am thus very enthusiastic about the potential for the future.
I hope you will join me for the ride. – JWS
