This is not my first time creating a WordPress account. I actually created a blog via WordPress called CHAMP, which is an acronym for Changing Hearts and Minds Permanently. My passion for women’s body image and confidence sparked my desire to develop a page for this purpose. I wanted a space where women could come when they needed a pep talk when/if their confidence is low. If you decide to venture over to my previous blog, please excuse the lack of consistency with my posts. I am still working on the overall goal of the site before continuing.
I have found that WordPress is a helpful (semi-intuitive) tool to use when launching a blog. The platform is simple to sign up for, but takes a lot more engagement after domain creation. The thing that I find most challenging about creating the account is selecting a theme for the site. My anxiety about this feature mostly stems from my inability to make decisions and stick with them. WordPress does a great job of providing layout options, so sorry WordPress, it’s me… not you.
It’s exciting to get the opportunity to use digital media for this online class because it will provide a more creative outlet to communicate my thoughts in regards to each week’s reading and discussion. I love being able to write in an atmosphere that is a little less formal as it gives my brain a chance to tap into new ideas that I may have had trouble developing previously.
Looking forward to not only utilizing WordPress for this course, but Skype and Youtube as well!
Tierra Thomas 