New Blogger, New blogger

So...what do i say when i know im writing to myself??? (seeing as i haven't given out my blogging address to anyone, and possibly will never!)
Well, first things first. I was introduced to the blogging world through a couple of friends who have sites. As i developed an interest in their everyday lives and often colorful descriptions thereof, i thought about how incredibly therapeutic blogging must be. Dont get me wrong, sometimes entries capture very significant events, but more often than not they record life's simple pleasures. So, you might ask, what's the therapy in that? (and i would be interested in that seeing as i'm currently in a graduate program studying marriage and family therapy!) Well, i think the therapy is multi-fold. First, rewriting things helps one organize what actually happened in their own mind. This seems beneficial to me in many ways including possibly developing a new perspective on whatever, solidifying the memories of such, and simply discovering how whatever was an influence. (please forgive the vague language for now!) Also, blogging allows people miles apart feel like they are sharing a cup of coffee together at the end of a long day...you know, catching up on life with a close friend from the comfort of your own home! This does NOT even come near replacing actual one-on-one time with those you care about, but when its the best ya got...its great :) This connection seems to me to be beneficial to both ends: the blogger feels loved by the interested parties and the browsers feel informed and 'a part' of the bloggers world. Everyone wins; I love those kinds of scenarios!
So now that you've got my 'official therapist perspective' (haha) on blogging, it may make more sense to you why i chose to start...No, i don't have a super-interesting life to share, with crazy adorable kids to take pictures of, or a most delightful job/home/pet/you name it to tell you about. I just figure if i ever want to recommend blogging/journaling to someone going through a time of need in their life (and who isnt!), then i might want to have some first-hand experience to back it up :)
Personal Blogging Style: Just gonna go ahead and make a disclaimer on any mispellings, improper grammar, excessive lists/adjectives (sometimes i get carried away with enthusiam!)...but I want my thoughts on paper (virtual paper, of course :)) to be laid out like they would've had i actually had this conversation with you! so, forgive me, but im doing it for you, haha! In the name of staying 'connected', right? Right.
As excited as i am about starting this whole blogging thing, I also am left feeling kinda vulnerable, im not gonna lie. Pseudo-vulnerable for now, until i decide to share this site with anyone, but still a little 'out there'. I would consider myself to be a very opinionated person but many would never know that because often i fail to share those opinions for fear of hurting any feelings or being judged in any way. So, im feeling a little exposed to say the least!
With all of that beginning/new person blah blah blah over, i must go...I've got tenish page papers calling my name. I hate it when i have to stop playing and start being semi-responsible!