Reflections

It's been far too long since my last reflection. 
I cannot say that this lapse in writing has been due to an exhausting schedule; it is not due to a shortage of time. Rather, I think that lately my life has been lacking in focus and my reluctance to write may have been a side-effect of this foggy state of mind.  I seem to have temporarily forgotten the importance of taking time to reflect.  Today, I decided it was time to return to my looking glass.

 I must confess that a bit of the reason for my renewed interest in blogging is related to a project-idea for work.  I needed to research all of the ins-and-outs of blogspot to prepare for a meeting with my supervisor tomorrow where I will pitch the idea.  One of the highlights of blogging relevant to my project-idea is the interactive nature of the medium.  I would like to make The Looking Glass more interactive, so I'm introducing something new: Invitations for Reflection.  Think of it like this: similar to taking a look in a mirror, I will pose a few questions that are related to the topic of my post; your answers (aka comments) will provide me with "reflections."

Today's invitation for reflection:  What sparked your interest in blogging?  What benefits do you receive from your blogging experience?  Have you had any negative experiences with blogging?