I was always amused by the phrase “hello, world!” and it’s prevalence throughout the computing world. The phrase is commonly used to test computer programs or as a placeholder—in fact, upon loading up this website for the very first time, it displayed the iconic declaration. Seeing the phrase once more, I’ll admit, made me smile. It is simultaneously triumphant and naive; it implies a spark of boldness, a great leap into the unknown. Who knows what may happen, but who cares? I’m here; I’m motivated; things are looking up!

Of course, in the real world, not everything is looking up. Most “things” are currently in some hypnotic trance, unable to glance away from their shoelaces. But taking on the real world and at least trying to generate a response requires a great deal of courage and motivation. Every story needs a reporter.

So it is with that phrase that I begin my foray into the blogosphere, I guess. Does anyone blog anymore? Well, I do now. Attention spans may be waning by the minute, but who’s stopping me?

So watch out, world; here I come. I like when things get shaken up.

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