Why are you doing this?

I crave thoughtful feedback. Good. Bad. Whatever. It makes me a better person. When I started this blog, I sent it out to a few close friends and family. Good stuff came back. My Dad calls it my "bog" and my mother-in-law thinks it's a "blob". But perhaps the most interesting response came from Aunt Prue. "Why are you doing this??" Direct. Honest. And totally valid. It made think.

So, in case you are wondering, here are five reasons why I'm doing this.

1. I am thankful for the diverse collection of amazing people around me - people who have influenced my thoughts and actions, and continue to help shape the person I hope to become. It's my way of saying thanks.

2. I am a frustrated painter with no time, energy and space to paint. Think of this blog as a studio of colorful little portraits. Over time, they will blend into a self-portrait of sorts.

3. I secretly hope to become discovered by a well-known publisher who wants to pay me millions to write about whatever I want to write about. Alas, I have no plans to quit my day job.

4. Small talk is boring. I prefer to dig deep. It's hard to find hidden greatness, unless you can get past the surface. It's hard to get past the surface, unless you ask questions. It's hard to ask questions if you spend too much time talking small talk. This blog represents a log of my digs.

5. When I run out of cool people to write about, I'll know it's time to broaden my circle.

My question for you... Why are you reading this?