Why?

Why in the world would I start a blog? I've been toying with the idea for quite some time now, but have always told myself that there are hundreds of thousands of blogs out there. Are my thoughts and insights any more precious or insightful than the rest? By all means nope, they probably aren't even close.

So why now? What changes my mind now?

Oo, let me tell you why. (Is that how this kinda works? I'm clueless)

A couple weeks ago I spent a couple nights by myself, alone in a little tiny shack with no tv, no internet, no electricity, no noise, nothing but me, my bible, and my journal...and a clean pair of undies of course. I'm a very introverted person, and because of this...I don't make my thoughts, feelings, and all that other gushy girly stuff known to many others at all. All that stuff gets shoved down, and rarely gets let out. Anywho...these two nights I wrote a TON in my journal, it felt good the get my thoughts out on paper, and I believe, that it is healthy for me. So that is why, not because I think I will become a national phenomena with my writing, but because it is good for me. And if there's a few of you who will take interest in what goes on in my head, if I can benefit you in any way...it's available.

Next, let me tell you why my nuggets of nonsense may interest you.

There will be no set curriculum of what I will be blogging about, just what is going on inside of me. The best way for you to get an idea of what the topics may be, I'll tell you who I am and a little tiny bit about me.

I'm Nate. I'm a straight shooter. I'm honest (most of the time). I rarely filter my thoughts. I'm 26. I'm a seminarian (yea...a religious guy). I'm not a religious guy (confusing, but someday I'll flesh that out). I'm engaged to a woman who is a much better person than I, and much better looking too I will say. I have a dog who is nuts. I have a passion for equipping college students to impact the world around them. I love the Twins. I'm a farm kid who got imported to the city. I don't know what else to say.

This blog is a journey I'm excited to start, a tangible way for me to look back and see where I've been and what I've been brought through. I do invite you to come along on this journey with me. Argue with me, I enjoy a good argument...correction: discuss with me, I enjoy a good discussion. Give me tips, like I said, I'm clueless in this whole thing. If I'm being an idiot...tell me I'm being an idiot. I can take it.

Thanks for your interest, or if there is no interest, thanks for your time spent with me.

Until next time.

Nate