Bryan B. Bloggin
Hello, my name is Bryan Gira and welcome to my Blog. While I surely don’t claim to have any talent as a writer, I’ve always had an untapped passion, a ‘burning desire’ so to speak for writing and everything you read on my Blog is truly written from my heart.
As far back as I can remember, all the way back to Elementary School, I enjoyed short stories and such. Both reading and writing, I found it was easy to let my imagination take me away to places I’d never been and situations I’d never experienced. As a kid, I was a fan of The Hardy Boys Series of books. Not sure if anyone else out there remembers them but for those unfamiliar, they were similar to the Nancy Drew Mysteries.
Similar in as much as they centered around young ‘psuedo’ detectives, two brothers resembling Sherlock Holmes types, always seeming to find themselves involved in all kinds of mysterious adventures throughout their neighborhoods. It always amazed me how the police were never involved and how these guys were able to solve all of those crazy scenarios on their own. But I guess that’s the beauty of writing Fiction, it takes all thoughts of common sense and throws them right out the window.
Looking back now, they were teenagers with 40 years of detective experience under their belts. I’m sure if I were to read through one of those books today, I would instantly realize how utterly unbelievable the story lines were but as a kid with a very vivid imagination, I could definitely ‘see’ myself in every situation and always from the edge of my seat. Both the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Series’ went on to become television series’ in the 70′s, that’s how popular they were.
As the years went by, I never pursued my ‘dream’ of being a writer as I felt guilty about attempting to make a living at a career in which I was extremely passionate about yet felt I was severely lacking in talent. And with that being the case, I surely had no possibility of making a living, let alone ever having a book published. Right? I mean, only extremely talented and famous authors ever have their books published. People like Steven King, who coincidentally I’m honored to share the same birthday with[NOT the same year!], could hope to achieve such lofty goals.
Therefore I surely had no chance of making any money at all with my writing, how could I even think about making a career of it. Choosing instead to attempt all other forms of survival, just trying to ‘get by’ in hopes of ‘making it’ through life doing things that I already knew how to do rather than take a chance and pursue my passion. After all, heaven forbid I actually took the risk and tried to learn how to be a better writer only to find out that I had no talent whatsoever.
As I look back I definitely have to question that logic, especially now as I sit here alone and broke, knowing that most of the choices I made along the way surely never turned out as I had planned. I can’t help but wonder how different my life would have been, had I followed my true passion instead of taking the seemingly ‘easy’ way out.
But as we all know, the past is the past and we surely can’t turn back the clock. All the wondering, the what ifs and the woulda coulda shouldas won’t change the fact that I never took the chance and I will always regret it. That’s another wonderful part of having your own Blog, your own online ‘journal’ so to speak.
Who’s to say you’re a lousy writer? If it’s how you feel, then it’s how you feel and however you choose to express that is up to you and you alone. And so as I sit here now, many [ok, many MANY] years later, wondering what if I had taken that giant leap of faith, I have decided to finally start jotting down some of my past recollections, current thoughts and hopes for the future
Random as they may be, just things that cross my mind interwoven with all the ups and downs of life. A smorgasbord so to speak of all the good, the bad and everything in between that life has a way of throwing at all of us. Things that I hope others can relate to as well.
For the most part my writing helps to relieve some of my inner stress, helping to reflect on past decisions, both good, bad and indifferent. And while I can’t change them, perhaps looking back will enable me to somehow learn from my mistakes and help me to avoid making them again in the future.
Who knows, might even allow me to enjoy those very few times here and there that I was seemingly able to make the correct decision and reap the benefits from those rare occurences as well.
And to be honest, if I can help even one person along the way to avoid some of lifes pitfalls, to live their life without the regrets that I suffer through every day, then baring my soul and making a complete fool of myself in front of the entire world [ok, the two or three people that might read my Blog] will have all been worth it.
So have a seat, buckle up and hang on tight because you’re about to go on a rollercoaster ride the likes of which no one could nor should ever have to experience for themselves.
Thank you for stopping by and please feel free to comment on any of my Posts. I always appreciate others opinions, as I truly believe that it’s through communication and interaction that we can all continue to learn and to grow as individuals.
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I love the layout of your site! It looks fabulous!
Oh, and I read every single one of the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden Mysteries. Am still addicted to mysteries to this day!
Keep on writing…you definitely have something to share!
xo,
Lynni
Wow, my first comment! Can’t tell you how stoked I am. Thanks so much Lynni for taking time to read my Blog, means alot to me. I’ve been battling this thing all week and it’s only been up since yesterday. As you can see I don’t know anything about writing and I know even less about building a Blog but I battled thru and got the basics goin’ anyway.
That’s so cool that you can relate to Nancy and the Boys, they were the best books ever. I too love a good mystery, always have. I think this is why Real Estate went away, to ‘force’ me into my first love, writing.
Thank you again for your kind words of encouragement & it truly is a pleasure to meet you.
Bryan
Twitter: cswriter59
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Hi Bryan,
I, too, loved the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew as a child. Also, I must say, that my story is very similar to yours. The passion for writing, but the fear of rejection. Now I wish I had started sooner, as well.
I love your blog and just started one of my own. It’s a little frightening, putting yourself out there, isn’t it? Well, I believe that if we believe we can, we will.
In hopes that we are both published one day, all my best to you.
Warm Regards,
Cynthia
Twitter: BryanGT3RS
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Hi Cynthia,
thank you so much for your kind words. One of the main reasons behind my Blog is in hopes that others can relate. I believe it’s nice to have a common bond. It’s not only the fear of rejection that kept me from my writing but also fearing that I would never be good enough to make any money. Not sure if that was more of an excuse than just the fear of failure itself but either way, the feeling of never having tried is obviously so much worse than either of those.
So I commend you for putting yourself out there. Whatever happens at the very least you will know you tried your best. Can’t do any better than that. And yes, when we are both published, we will most definitely have to celibrate. Let me know how to find your Blog, I’d enjoy checking it out.
I truly appreciate you stopping by.
All my best, Bryan
My first visit here Bryan, and I’m certainly impressed with your style and use of words. I look forward to following this blog. I don’t follow many (lack of time) but I’ll be back often. Besides, other than the fact that I’m an old, old man, we have a lot in common. Southern California (I lived in Fullerton), love of writing & putting our thoughts on paper. Keep up the good blogging! I’m looking forward to it.
Twitter: BryanGT3RS
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Hi Russ, thank you for droppin’ in. And thank you for your kind words. I do tend to spill my guts quite often and while some might think it’s too much, I’m just being ME. That’s the beauty of blogging and I got that feeling as well when I first found your Blog. I know what you mean about not having time to follow all the Blogs out there but certain blogs tend to resonate with certain people. I guess that’s the beauty of the internet.
Twitter: bajima
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I Like your Blog, I Like your Blog, I like your Blog, I want one like it, I like Your blog
A LOT! (◠‿◠)✿ܓ ❤ (◠‿◠)✿ܓ ❤
Twitter: BryanGT3RS
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Thank you Baji, I truly appreciate all your kind words. I enjoy writing so much, I only wish I could do it full time.
Bryan
Uncle Bryan,
It’s Christine; your niece.(: I am happy to say, that your blogs are great. Gosh, I feel like a critic. Ha, but they truly are amazing; and I’m not just saying that because I’m family. I mean it. I, myself am into writing. Just maybe the writing skips a generation.(: Maybe I’ll start a blog myself, but I think they cost. I would love for you opinion on that. Glad to see you are doing great. Love you,<3
Twitter: BryanGT3RS
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Hi Christine,
very surprised to hear from you here. Does your Mom know you’re reading my Blog? Some of my Posts might be a bit ‘strong’ if you know what I mean. ;)
First off, let me say that if you have a desire to do anything, JUST DO IT! Take action and worry about the consequences (if any) later. If you want to write, to express yourself, I think that’s wonderful and I’m behind you a million percent.
You don’t necessarily have to have a blog like I have here as I have to pay for my monthly ‘hosting’ (to be on the Internet) but you can have something very similar, with your own style and personality showing through and it’s basically free.
If you want, I’d be more than happy to help you get started. We can get a Blog going and you can start writing right away. Then whatever changes you’d like to make, we can do that as well.
WOO HOO, let’s do this thing!!!!!
Uncle Bryan
I like your relentless pursuit of ethereal truth and wisdom. Bring it on. Some of us try to be thoughtful and cognizant of the real world, but it is mostly illusion. I believe in the quantum, stay with you game. I am listening. Cheers.
Bryan
Wow, I have spent quite a bit of time reading through your blog posts. Awesome Bryan & I love your topics & choice of pics !! What you have created here is really outstanding. I love it, let your voice be free & heard. Very beautiful Bryan.
I can totally relate to the one about “love”.. when is the right time !! haha
You are a superb writer & I really look forward to visiting your blog to stay updated with whats going on in your world.
As discussed in FB, to monetise from your blog, first thing I would suggest is start building a list by putting an opt in box on your site ;)
Blessed to be connected with you via FB ! :)
Peace & Blessings
Dawn Mendonca