Planning - or A Beginner's Guide to Blogging

I have read various blogs and articles about haivng a plan on what to write about each week - each month.

Last week I made of list of topic I was going to cover for the rest of the year. I accidentally left it at work and it has since been tossed in the garbage. Sadly, while I remember some of the months topics (the big holiday ones), this month seemed a blur.

Bear with me while I try to talk a little about a random topic given by the internet!


This will be a Beginner's Guide to Writing A Blog!

Firstly:

Find a website you love that supports blogs and/or writing.

A few ideas: Blogger.com (obviously, 'cause you're here)
Weebly.com
Wix.com
Squarespace.com

....to name a few.


Once you have something that works for you - set a weekly date to update.

Step Two:
I suggest finding a day that will be easy for you to remember, or a day that is less busy than the others.

I chose Tuesday as my weekly update day for a few reasons:
    1. Tuesdays' are typically when people go to read blogs.
    2. It's not Monday
    3. Nothing really happens on a Tuesday

Step Three:
Once you have your site, your date, set up what you are going to blog about.

I know I'm the last person to talk about this, but I will be getting better - but get a calendar and plan out what you plan to write about before your Post date. This will make it easier to gather your thought, and it will reduce your ranting to posts that have some sort of meaning.

Step Four:
Post each week on your self-assigned date.

Repost the link to your blog to your friends/family/co-workers, and let the idea spread.


Any of you have a blog? Post a link below!


(I am not paid by anyone for doing this - or for name dropping.)

Yanni

First of all, for those of you who follow I apologize for the delay in this week’s post. The internet at my house decided it was the end and abruptly died.

This morning the service expert came out and called it – so I have a shiny new little box and a boosting signal. (You can’t stop the signal!)

So – without further delay – here is this weeks post.

Last weekend I was able to experience the treat of my lifetime. I went to my second concert ever (I know, I’m not as hip as everyone else out there) at the Fox Theatre, as an usher, but I was able to see it for free. For those of you who haven’t heard of him or his music – or simply don’t know who he is – one word:

Yanni.

Back in the 90’s he helped revamp the general interest in music along with Enya.

Yanni’s music is classic, soft and wonderful. In recent years he has begun adding singers to his repertoire. All of the music is still fantastic. If you haven’t been blessed enough to listen – GO SNAG AN ALBUM!

There’s a few of them at your local library for sure. And if you’re a musician, there’s piano books (though, after seeing him play, I feel highly underqualified for performing any of his works ever again). Some of these can be found at your local library as well.

Though, I’ve taken the time to add some youtube links (yay!!) of some of my personal favorites.

(Links listed below.)

Music is a wonderful way of expressing yourself, of connecting with emotions, and feeling something on the inside. It’s a way to understand life, to connect dots, to study by. Without music I life would simply pass on as a dull and dreary existence.

Take the time to pass on some music – sharing sounds with those you love, or appreciate – this is what makes memories last.

In the Morning Light

So Long My Friend

To the One Who Knows

Almost A Whisper (one of my personal favorites!!)

Before I Go

In the Mirror (another of my favorites)

First Touch

Enchantment

Felista 

Secret Vows

To Take Hold

What artist/play/musical/movie should I review next month? List your favorites in the comments below!

Bonus Track: In the Mirror - feat. Nathan Pacheco and Chloe

(This was part of the '08 tour where singers came on tour and, well, sang with Yanni (who is on the piano.)