My First Post

Hello everyone,

Welcome to my, humble at the moment, first attempt at blogging. It took me quite some time to sit down and finally start a blog. “What’s the big deal?” – you say. “Everyone has a blog these days.” Well, apparently not. I did not have one, although I had helped a few people start their own. I even posted for them for awhile. But never really got into one myself… Until now. I looked everywhere trying to find a suitable platform, trying to figure out all the things involved in starting a blog. I really did want to make it as perfect as possible. Sorry, that’s my nature. That’s how I’ve been raised – if you start doing something, better do it right. Otherwise, don’t do it at all.

And so, here I am. This is my first blog, ever. I am using WordPress, hosted on GoDaddy.com, using the Thesis theme by DIYThemes. Did purchase it (ouch), but I believe it has a lot of potential to be developed. Please be patient with me as I have just installed everything. Literally 2 hours ago. I scrapped all the settings, reloaded the entire MySQL database on GoDaddy and gave myself and the blog a fresh start. I already feel much better. I don’t have to go through a ton of menus (well, I do, but there a lot help files) and I don’t really have to know CSS or HTML (helps, though). I can “read” it… if that’s something you can imagine, but can’t implement it.

Aaaanyway… so what’s this blog going to be about? Well, I have always had a hobby – computers, electronics, cell phones, practically anythig that you can consider in the electronics and computer department. I am way more inclined towards computers, as I make my living supporting a few of Keller Williams offices – you know, the Real Estate company.

That actually became one of the main reasons for this blog. I wanted to help not just one person at a time, but many. I could not see a better way of doing that, other than starting a blog that would include video tutorials, help files, various tips and tricks that would aid my agents tackle their IT issues and come on top. And you think people should know basic stuff – don’t tilt your computer too much, don’t bang it against the side of the desk. You know, basic!

Truth is – they don’t! Most of them, that is. Don’t get me wrong, I love helping people. Otherwise, I would not be doing what I am doing. Most common thing I have encountered – “Can I ask you a stupid question?”. What do I do? I smile and reply – “There are no stupid questions, there are only questions we know the answer to, and others we do not. So ask away.”

No, really, think about it. Cause if you believe someone asking “Do I have a wireless switch on my laptop?” is a stupid thing then let me ask you this: “How’s your quantum physics these days?” Mine sucks, but I’m willing to learn. Bad example? Not really. Any subject could very well be in that spot. If you don’t know something – ask. We were born with no knowledge of the world and we have been asking questions our entire lives. So… spare me the “Well, that really is a stupid question.”-type of speech.

I think that’s enough for a first post, it’s too late anyway, so… off to bed, shower, mouth wash and teeth-brushing… and not necessarily in that order.

Stay tuned, folks. I have LOTS of things to tweak here, please be patient.

All good,

Yonko