Throughout the time I spent working on this blog, I felt pretty at home. I’ve been familiar with various blogging platforms for quite a while, so this experience was nothing particularly new for me. The topic I chose to write about also contributed to my lax attitude towards this project, as I’m knowledgeable about the subject. Despite this, I did encounter a few problems along the way.
Though I am familiar with various blogging platforms, I’d never used WordPress for my own project prior to this. I was a bit in the dark as far as how features such as embedding photos and controlling formatting worked, but soon enough I got the hang of it. I feel like by the end of the project I’d gotten a relatively firm grasp on how to navigate and employ WordPress and its various features.
Another problem I encountered in this project was concision. I tend to be rather long-winded, so the 300 word limit was a bit of a challenge for me to adhere to. I did manage, but I still ended up on the wordier side as things progressed. However, I do not feel like this detracts from the value of the posts.
Aside from these small blips, I feel like I can safely say that this project was enjoyable for me. I’ve always loved discussing my hobbies with others, and I love hearing about the hobbies of others. This was an effective outlet for me to express this sentiment, and I am happy that I was able to share a bit about one of my passions.
The last portion of this project, the TED talk presentation, was a bit rougher for me, as you do not have the ability to proofread in a public speaking setting, but I feel like I got my point across well enough, even if it wasn’t quite up to the same level of eloquence as my blog posts.
Overall, I enjoyed this project and I am considering continuing on with this format as a way to express my interests and discuss them with others.