10 Things...

I have had several people tell me that they love my blog. I encourage them to start their own blog, but they always tell me they have nothing to blog about. Below are ten qualifications you must have in order to know whether or not you will have an interesting blog. You need only to have six of the ten qualifications to start the blog.

1. Kids. If you have kids (age not relavent) or you plan on having kids in the future or you know somebody who has kids then you meet this qualification. People love reading about your kids, grandkids or imaginary kids. (Note: if you otherwise have five qualifications and own a pet, you may count your pet as your kid to qualify under this rule).

2. Unique Obsession. Do you have an obsession that you know is not healthy but you still obsess over it anyway? If so, you meet this qualification. This fascinates people. Example: shopping at Costco or watching a really bad tv show that we all kind of want to watch too (or do but do not admit it). People, your readers need to know if they are missing out on something. Its time to embrace your obsession.

3. Crazy People. Do you run into crazy people all the time? If so, time to check off another qualification. These crazy people can be your spouse, your family, your coworkers, the people that you run into at the DOT or courthouse. If you know them, we must hear about them.

4. Do It Yourself-er. Do you DIY? If so, pull out the camera and take progress pictures of your project because you just met this qualification.

5. Random Luck. Has your house been struck by lightning, have you won more than $5 on a scratch lotto ticket, got pregnant with triplets or has somebody bought your drink at Starbucks? Wouldn't you know- luck just hit again- another qualification.

6. Enjoy Blogs. Do you feel joy in your heart when you see on of your blogs has been updated? Are you excited to see what your friends and family are up to? If so, start sharing your stories with us because you met this qualification.

7. Travel. Do you take a trip every few months or so? It can be as simple as a day trip or as complicated as a trip to the moon.. If you go we need to know.


8. No Time. Do you have absolutely no free time that you could absolutely not start a blog? Well, guess what? You just qualified! If you are too busy to blog then you're too busy. Qualification met- are you there yet?

9. Good Times. Do you get together with friends or family at least monthly? Do you enjoy your time with your friends and family? Do you have some sort of group all tied together by a unque quality (religion, year of graduation, same profession). Congrats- you just met another qualification.

10. Bad At Keeping In Touch. Are you really bad at keeping in touch with people? Qualification Met. Use your blog to keep up with your friends!

Hope to see your blog up and running soon!