Thing 2: Blogging

I have no experience blogging, though I follow many different design blogs.  Since I have plenty of experience reading blogs, I am familiar with the format, good design vs. bad design, and I also know how to comment on others' blogs.  Creating a blog, however, is another story, and I admit that it is rather intimidating.  I really wanted to find a fabulous background to apply to my blog, and while I've found a few, I haven't yet figured out how to apply one.  I am excited about this blog as it is somewhat of a protytpe for what I hope to do in the classroom and for fun.  I would like to blog about my experiences as a teacher, and I would also like for my students to be able to create their own blogs.  At some point, I would also like to create a "lifestyle" blog such as the ones that focus on interior and clothing design, food, travel, books, etc.