CAUTION: This blog is an exercise in both free speech and sharing highly personal information in a public space.

Why did I just issue a warning?

It is important to note that this blog does not exist for professional purposes. By accepting my invitation to view my blog and learn more than you ever cared to know about me, you are agreeing to get to know me on a personal level, outside of professionalism. This means that you acknowledge that the thoughts and opinions expressed in my blog are my own, and not those of any employer or client.

Additionally, I try to not mention the nature of my work on my blog. I say “I work on the internet” and that seems to suffice.

Why advertise something so personal?

There is often a disparity between blog culture and web developer culture. While you might expect many a web developer to own a blog, socializing on the internet is a lot different than helping to build it. The social part of social media centers around people, not tools. As such is the case, blogs from web developers often go in one of two directions:

1. The blog is for development and release notes, which is a type of blog that is seldom social.

2. The blog is a general online journal, which is the most common and most social type of blog.

Because I chose the latter for the purposes of content, my blog has led me to many meaningful relationships with people far away, and those relationships likely would not exist without being a the kind of blogger who talks openly about his life.

Blogs are meaningful because they are already shaping how people find and make new friends in the world, and it is a profound experience to be a part of that.

The point I’m trying to make is that there is much reward to be gained for taking a personal risk and thinking out loud in the public space.

If you’re still interested, you may call me nicopolitan.