In the beginning of the semester I hated the idea of the blog. I cringed every time I opened the website and glared at the blank page in front of me. NO! I won't share my ideas with the class! I hate the idea of class participation enough, don't make me show people how poorly I write, or how little I understand some of these readings. I don't do well with social pressure.

Little by little I warmed up to the blog. I saw it as a place to rant or share my ideas, post episodes of South Park and link to fun clips and articles. It helped even more after I started posting thesis-related entries that allowed me to explore my thoughts a bit and develop my argument.