Being in my 50s, I find dealing with technology overwhelming at times. The rise of social media and blogging makes it seem like everyone is sharing online, which can be daunting. Today, I spent 5 hours setting up a blog, and although it’s not perfect, I’m proud to have achieved this despite my limited technical skills.
Creating a blog requires basic knowledge of technology and patience. As a 52-year-old who didn’t grow up with technology, the process was overwhelming for me. However, after some trial and error and perseverance, I finally managed to create a blog and share my thoughts with the world.
I have a 17-year-old son in the house. When I asked him to help after 4 hours, he grunted, looked bored, and made some excuse to rush back to his bedroom to continue doing whatever he does for hours each day. I also have a 17-year-old daughter who is at her lenient dad’s house with her boyfriend, so I couldn’t ask her. It’s frustrating that after going through the pain of childbirth and the expense of raising kids, you don’t always get to benefit from their Gen Z skills and knowledge as a repayment.
One day, this blog will be visually appealing, adorned with pictures of James Hetfield, looking classy! Until then, please enjoy the content and overlook the dull visual appearance.
Setting up a blog is a learning process, and I recognise that it will take time. I am committed to persevering and dedicated to this endeavour. My blogs reflect my thoughts and experiences, and I refuse to let my lack of technical ability hinder me from sharing my voice with the world. I embrace the challenge and am enjoying the journey of creating my own corner of the internet.
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