From aff94b97b163f6352172b19fd2449b110e6b70db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeffery R Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 13:18:32 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] added post --- entries/other/why-do-i-blog.md | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ posts/singlePost.js | 2 +- 2 files changed, 53 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 entries/other/why-do-i-blog.md diff --git a/entries/other/why-do-i-blog.md b/entries/other/why-do-i-blog.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cbdaeb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/entries/other/why-do-i-blog.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +It seems like there are millions of blogs on the internet. For every popular +blog there is, there are hundreds of smaller blogs that go unnoticed. Should you +start a blog if it will go unnoticed? Personally, I think the answer is yes. +Different people may have different takes on this. There is an incentive to +start a website in the hopes that it will become popular and make add revenue. +However, I argue that there is a intrinsic value to a personal blog. + +Organize Your thoughts +---------------------- + +Being able to clearly articulate your ideas is beneficial. Having time to brew +over topics in a blog posts helps that process. Even though I worked with both +Nodejs and PHP, I might not be able to a convincingly debate with somebody why +one is the better platform. Writing a blog posts allows me to fully flesh out my +own ideas. + +Learn +----- + +When writing a blog post, you want to be complete. If there are any gaps in my +knowledge, I will look that information up. This is a great learning +opportunity; like taking notes in a class. + +Stand Out +--------- + +Out of everyone who uses the internet, only 1% of them contributes additional +content. Blogging can make you stand out in a competitive economy when looking +for jobs. + +Relax +----- + +This may not be true of some bigger blogs, but, writing blog posts is very +relaxing. It gives you time to slow down relax and reflect. There are dozens of +distinct types of blogs. Some blogs are more personal like a diary. Other blogs +may be very technical. I am going to try to have Jrtechs fall in the middle. +There are already millions of tutorials on the internet, I just want to share my +experience on topics that interest me. In this way writing blogs are relaxing +and don’t feel like work. + +Become A Better Blogger +----------------------- + +There is no way to become better at something other than doing it a lot. Since +starting this website when I was middle school, my writing skills have increased +considerably. Looking back at some of older blog posts and noticing some of my +typos makes me cringe and die on the inside. Despite writing terrible blog posts +in the past, I have never regretted doing so. I see them as opportunities for +growth. The terrible blog posts that I wrote in the past along with school, has +allowed me to write blog posts that are meh. However, being “meh” is ok if you +are on the track towards writing better. diff --git a/posts/singlePost.js b/posts/singlePost.js index 6d9ada6..8bfadaf 100644 --- a/posts/singlePost.js +++ b/posts/singlePost.js @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ module.exports= //image if(!(post.picture_url === "n/a")) { - html +="\"Nature\""; + html +="\"\""; } html += "
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