Hello. I am John Patterson. I don’t know what this blog will be yet so I can’t say too much about why I created it. The reasons circle around things like sharing ideas, promoting my work, tinkering with technology and generally just having somewhere to go to put things.
At home, I am a husband and parent first. After that, I enjoy gaming (think: Halo), movies (think: Sci-Fi) and anything a little bit geeky (think: Anything). I try to do a bit of creative writing if I ever get the time.
At work, I’m a ‘Research & Intelligence officer’ for Blackpool Council. This covers a wide range of activity from data analysis to research design. I also do some work with Desktop GIS and other mapping software, like InstantAtlas and Google Maps.
Another thing that is worth knowing about me is that I have Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative muscle condition, so don’t be surprised if this is touched on now again.
Of course, like everyone else on this planet, I am also more than just the above summation of my parts.
Feel free to get in touch, Say “hi”, or just generally prod me for a reaction. I can currently be found on Twitter: @JonoPatterson
Best Wishes,
John
Hi John – I too am new to blogging and was encouraged by @weeklyblogclub to give it a go. I like your honesty in that you don’t know what your blog will be for – as you say ‘just having somewhere to go to put things’. That’s my philosophy too. Think I will enjoy coming back here to see what you have deposited. Good luck and best wishes.
Phil
Hi Phil, Thanks for your comments. This blog seems to be heading toward work-y things at the moment but I think I want it to remain ‘a place for anything’ too so perhaps some wider blog posts in future. The weekly blog club is a great idea. Look forward to seeing your weekly posts