The first entry on a new blog is always the hardest. If it's done right, it will make a good impression and set the tone for what's to come, but if it's done wrong, it can break a new site before it's had a chance to take off.

At least that's conventional wisdom and how it normally is for the average person. Fortunately for me, I'm not average or so-called "normal," and so I don't care how my blog is perceived by the outside observer. The status quo doesn't really apply to me, nor did it ever. I'm a truly unique individual, and I don't concern myself with trivial pursuits.

Often described as eccentric, which is a nice way of referring to me as a fucking weirdo, I travel this mortal plain of existence with my rowdy pack of stuffed animals, thumbing my nose at society. I'd be lying if I stated that I'm just too cool for humans, but the truth is that I was ostracized from society at a young age. I adapted to my new-found reality, and after thirty years, I'm still thriving despite other humans best attempts at canceling me out.

However, this blog is not going to focus on how much of a rebel I am and will instead be a place for me to share my unsolicited opinions with the world on topics that I do not share on my other websites. I'll also be using this space to talk about all my latest projects, both in a creative and scientific sense.

Most recently, I had a Gab account where I posted such entries. Unfortunately, Gab is designed as a social platform, although its 5,000-character limit suits it for blogging use. I often find myself using things for their opposite intended use; my mind works differently.

Gabs CEO and founder recently had a very public meltdown in which he shared his disdain for "Freeloaders" despite offering a freemium platform. Now paid users are segregating from free users, and there's this entire US versus them mentality. It's a bunch of drama that is uncalled for and not really my scene. Plus, it would appear that intellect is frowned upon by Gab, as everyone tries to outdo each other with how trashy they can be. Damn humans and their drama!

So here I am back on Silvrback; I have been here before. I didn't fully appreciate its minimalist approach or its simplicity. The saying absence makes the heart grow fonder is especially true in this instance. I'm glad Kermit is still steering this ship and that it hasn't sunk like so many other offerings in recent years.

I'm not like everyone else; I'm often an outlier, the quintessential odd man out, and maintaining a blog or really any kind of website is challenging for me as I don't particularly care for humans in theory. To be fair, I just don't belong anywhere, but occasionally I encounter humans that are cut from a cloth above the rest.

I have decided to put myself out there more this year and share my mysterious life with the masses. Ultimately, though I'm not here for you, blogging is therapeutic for me. I have learned that even if nobody ever reads what I have to say, it allows me to get out what matters most to me in the moment. Let's go!