Monday, February 8, 2010

First Try

Hello,

I've never done this before, but I assume the point is to be as witty, charming, funny, and interesting as possible...I think I can do that.

I am mostly hoping that this blog can occupy my time during/between classes and provide any readers with some good perspectives and thought-provoking topics. I am going to try and keep a good mix of topics. As most of you probably guessed, sports will have a place. But politics, food, drinks, music, movies, books, tv, life, love, hate, humor, and sadness will probably all have spots as well.

Hopefully I can update this thing every once and awhile. A couple times a week seems like a good starting point. In the relatively near future, I might have a full-time job. So this is probably my last chance to do something like this. If I were you, I would check daily (obviously), but that might be a little bit much to ask. So just try and check a few times a week. I can't always promise a lengthy and detailed explanation of quantum mechanics, but I'll try my best.

I hope anyone/everyone will comment and challenge me as much as they would like. I would also appreciate some friendly comments as well. Examples include, "Hey Jon, I saw you at school today. That cardigan was hot," or "Wow, Jon how did you get blessed with such a beautiful wife???" I think you get the point.

Also, if you feel like you have something that you want me to share with the limited world that will be reading this blog, shoot me an email. I try to be receptive to everyone, and I will always appreciate a good lead for a blog. It would be cool if people commented and became involved with the blog. (more of a discussion than a lecture) So if you have anything to say, say it.

Until my next post, do something good in the world.

P.S. I'm sure someone is thinking, "What does the title of the blog mean?" Well, honestly I'm not all that sure. The title is the same as the title to my self-released cd from my high school years. Just a quick representation of me "in a nutshell." I always liked that phrase, and hopefully, this blog will sort of sum me up quickly.

P.P.S. Just noticed that I can add other authors, who would then be able to post blogs of their own without having to go through me. I hope someone will take me up on that. However, I want to see some good comments before I just hand over the keys to the car to some wannabe blogger.

6 comments:

  1. Hi. I liked the polka dots....but I like the pistachios too. Tough call.

    -Christina

    P.S. I wouldn't hand the keys over to anyone besides me! (In the blog world and in the real world)

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  2. Yeah, I went away from the original polka dot design to something a bit less lame. But I added the pistachio image. I think we will stick with this for a bit.

    More pictures will be an upcoming attraction as well.

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  3. I really like the name "In a Nutshell." I still have at least 8 of the CDs you made in high school if anyone is interested in your creative side.
    Also from a Random Thoughts email: "Bad decisions make good stories" interesting thought...
    Also: what's the story with the Cattey home-brewed beer?
    Also No. 2: I saw "Broken Embraces" and was disappointed with it, except for Penelope Cruz, who lights up the screen.

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  4. Jonnie,

    I hope you continue the blog'n, cause we all know Oshpoker went down in flames. Well actually we all don't know that;)I think if you get the ball roll'n this will have a better variety of topics.

    In a nut shell, this is a great idea.

    You also look quite handsome in your "about me" profile picture.

    P.S. Hi Christina.

    P.P.S Drive fast, take chances.

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  5. Mitch Huffman coming through with the first non-family comment of the blog...who would have thought? (no one)

    And yes, oshpoker went down with a whimper. As I said, hopefully we can keep the topics interesting. If anyone has full, real blog posts that they want me to post, email them to me, and I'll get them up.

    Someone should take my mom up on her offer for the free cds---It's not everyday you get a chance to own a piece of totally irrelevant history.

    The story of the homebrew will probably come out in a future blog; I just can't bring myself to even type the words right now.

    Finally, Broken Embraces was very good, but not spectacular which is what I've come to expect from Pedro.

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  6. I have been inspired to write my own blog. Should see my first blog within a week. I always have lots to vent about. Maybe it will help my writing skills too. Gnite

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