People blogged in 2002?

I read the Fred First interview for my first blog. The second sentence caught my eye and from there I couldn't take my eyes off the page, even with the NCAA Division I Men's National Title game scheduled to tip off in less than an hour. For those of you wondering, I got Kentucky taking it all.

The fact that First started blogging because he knew he was going to be unemployed soon is just as mind blowing as the fact that people blogged in 2002? I know for a fact blogging wouldn't be one of my first hobbies in order to get my mind off being unemployed. Furthermore, I like the fact the First doesn't change the appearance of his blog often. It drives me absolutely nuts that Facebook and Twitter seem to have a new layout every other month. And for the record, I still hate Facebook for adding the cover photo to one's personal page. Maybe it's just me, but in general, I don't really like change and commend First for not changing the appearance of his blog very often. 

Another area that caught my attention was that First doesn't look to profit off his blog or blog for a particular company. Now I'm not totally convinced that's true but if it is indeed true, that's very cool. Personally, I know I wouldn't blog everyday just to relieve stress or keep my audience entertained. I'd rather watch/listen to a sporting event, not blog about my life, hobbies and profession, Trust me, I'm not that interesting of a guy. 

Lastly, I'm going to be honest, I didn't read the entire interview (the national title game is less than 45 minutes from tipping off and I got other homework to attend to before the game. Sorry, but I have to stick to my priorities.) The fact that First spends a good amount of time reading blogs along with coordinating his own and still doesn't really consider blogging for a living is a little shocking, and a little dumb too if you ask me.

 If you spend as much time as First does blogging and has been offered jobs within the blogging industry why not do it? I understand not wanting to give up PT or teaching, I mean if that's his passion go for it. But what about during the summer? First said it himself, he finds a way to blog just about once a day on top of working as a teacher and as a PT so what the hell, make some money for your work,  you deserve it.