Blog Inspired

I went to a conference in Portland a couple days ago and attended a workshop on blogging. It inspired me to create a blog of my own. I don't know what will come of this, or what I'll end up writing, but I'm excited to see where it goes. I think it will be a good place to put my various musings about life, such as:

I think Americans have an odd desire to be reprimanded, nay berated, by English people. This occurred to me after watching "American Idol" (one of my favorite shows), embedded in which was an advertisement for "Hell's Kitchen". What nationality is the angry chef? English. Just like Simon Cowell, Piers What's-His-Name from "America's Got Talent", Anne Robinson from "The Weakest Link"... I think this must be a genetic predisposition that goes back to Colonial times: We want the Brits to tell us what's what, even if we act like we hate it.

Such musings are only one aspect I'd like to incorporate in my blog. I'll also use it as an opportunity to talk about my favorite things, ranging from cupcakes to personality tests (you'll see a lot of random quizzes here, I can promise you that), to, yes, "American Idol" when it's in season. I hope it's an enjoyable diversion for my friends and perhaps wandering surfers. Regardless, I know it will be an enjoyable diversion for me :-) If anyone feels like posting a topic for discussion, or commenting on anything I post, please do! Therein lies the delightful social aspect of having a blog.

Nostalchick Reflections seemed an appropriate title for this endeavor, since I'm a retro girl (I consider the wonder of the Internet small consolation for not growing up in the 1950's :-)). More to come!