[side notes]

So, I am well aware of the fact that this post is waaaaaaaaaay overdue, and that I probably should have started journaling three weeks ago, but thus is life and thus is the life of a chronic procrastinator. For me, one of the most intimidating things about journaling is twofold:
a) I never know where to start
b) My mind is running at roughly 5 trillion thoughts per second, so writing them down isn't always the easiest thing for me to do.
For the sake of anyone reading this (if there even is anyone reading this), and for my own sake when I hopefully come back and read this later, I will try to stay somewhat on track. Nonetheless, I simply ask that you bear with me as I try to sort through the many things my mind is telling me.
Like I said on my other blog, Notes on Contemplation, [side notes] is a much more private journal. Obviously, I am making it available to be read by anyone, but I hope that you take a much more serious approach to what I have to say. The thoughts that are inside my head are not always expressed, often remaining hidden, buried deep in the web of ideas that make up my mind. I am going to use [side notes] to try to sort through that web and bring some of those thoughts to the surface. You may not always agree, or even understand what I have to say. Some of my be shocking, some of it may be offensive, and some of it may tempt you to judge me rather harshly. I simply ask that you have an open mind and an open heart while reading this. In life, I try to take a more critical view when examining things. That doesn't necessarily mean that I am trying to criticize, only that I what to see things for what they truly are, if that is even possible. If you have any questions about something, by all means ask me. I want this journal to encourage thoughts and reflections on behalf of those who read it, whether you agree with what I think or not. If that doesn't sound like something your interested in, then I kindly ask that you not read [side notes]. I will continue posting on Notes on Contemplation with a rough outline of my activities, so don't feel like you're missing out. [side notes] is something different, and something that I think will be very special.

Sincerely,

Jason