Journaling - I mean blogging - I mean blojouring, I mean...

So it's been a few days since we've commenced operation blogger and I have to say that despite a few setbacks and tribulations, we are having success.  I'm excited to see everyone take ownership for his/her blog and make it unique: themes, pictures, and of course creative posts.  Don't think for a minute that you don't have a story to share because we all do.  Sometimes we just don't feel like we have the appropriate forum, but I digress.

There are loads of resources to help get you underway, but the most important aspect to consider is simply, "What's on your mind?"  Check out http://www.ehow.com/how_5112040_journal-effectively.html from eHow for a list of commonly used questions to consider.  Your goal should include writing for 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted word-vomit.

Don't:
-Worry about editing
-Hesitate to go off topic
-Confine yourself to the rules of grammar
-Allow distractions (including iPods) to deter you from writing

Do:
-Dig deep and put to words everything that comes to mind
-Go back and reread after fifteen minutes and ask, "Is there anything else?"
-Generate a list of questions to consider in the future

So, let's get this underway.  In addition to to the questions from eHow, please "comment" on this blog with further suggestions for your peers.  Perhaps, we can collectively agree upon an issue that's plaguing West A and generate an on-going conversation.