I am one of those people who typically has a negative reaction to blogs, and views them as a waste of time - an activity for indulgent individuals who feel the need to write about themselves and put their private thoughts out there for the world to see. As I'm typing my very first post, I am in the process of acknowledging how hypocritical that viewpoint has been.
The idea to start this blog came from a series of LGBTQ-related status updates and wall postings on my Facebook page. There is so much I want to share with others about the LGBTQ population, but I have realized Facebook is not the best method for doing so. Status updates can only contain so many characters, and I am aspiring to reach a larger crowd than my Facebook friends.
That being said, I hope you will find the content of this blog educational, informative, and thought-inspiring. Many people do not have an adequate understanding of the issues faced by the LGBTQ population simply because they have not had to spend a day in the life of someone who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex, queer, or questioning. But, if you take the time to consider it, I'm sure many of you know someone who does identify as a sexual or gender minority. I encourage you to be open with that person and start a dialogue with them about ways their life is similar to and different from your own. There is much we can learn from each other.
The Life Goes By Too Quickly slogan was developed by Revel and Riot (revelandriot.com) to bring life to the LGBTQ acronym. This blog focuses on issues faced by the LGBTQ population, current events and legislation pertinent to the equal rights movement, and a list of resources and organizations that are affirming to the LGBTQ community.
Self indulgent? Pffft, you have no idea ;) lol
ReplyDeleteBut blogging is a great release of thoughts. It allows you to do exactly what you are doing in this blog. Getting out your thoughts on what is important to you.
I am excited to follow your blog. Your posts are a look into a world that many only know the surface. I am excited to see you give people that doorway to personalize and understand this culture more.
Keep up the flow!