Professional blogger?

After listening to Mark Finkelstein's story in Tuesday's class, I realized a common theme among some of the leading blogs. Mr. Finkelstein came to be a well-known blogger on accident. He was writing his own blog, not for any professional site, but just because it was something he enjoyed doing. After creating his own Internet footprint, which I think is one of the most (if not the most) important thing for a blogger to do, his "big break" kind of fell into his lap. From what I have found, this has happened to many well-known bloggers of today. They try very hard to become part of the everyday independent media outlets that gets visited by hundreds of people, but for many, it is sheer luck that has brought them their success. I think that is a very interesting aspect to independent media. In the "old days," when someone wanted to become a famous journalist, say, for the New York Times or Washington Post, they worked their way up to the top. Today, with independent media, you and your outlet can become a sensation overnight.

I've known what I've wanted to do since I was a sophomore in high school. However, when Mr. Finkelstein talked to us about being a professional blogger, and how it came to be for him, I started to picture myself doing the same thing. But that vision was quickly gone I really don't have any interest in becoming a professional blogger. I've never had an interest in blogs, to read them or otherwise, so I can't imagine doing it for a living. But if something like professional blogging fell into my lap and offered me a good opportunity, I would be stupid to not pursue it. At this point, however, the career plan is the same as it's always been.