We’re Open!
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
- Lao Tsu
Welcome to Creative Journey Cafe! Hi, I’m Mark, and I’m the creator & owner of this blog. Like any new establishment, I’m still sprucing things up. No, this cafe isn’t a real place, it’s just a blog - but there’s still a lot of work I need to do to get it running smoothly! Meantime, I just brewed some fresh coffee, so grab a seat and hang out with your sketchbook or laptop, and excuse me while I paint the final dabs on these virtual walls. It’s a work in progress!
This cafe is for you as well as me. It’s a place you can visit anytime, 24/7. Hang out as long as you want, I don’t mind! Or simply grab a cup of inspiration for the road - chances are you’ll find something here that’ll improve your creative journey through life. Oh, and be sure to tell your friends about us!
As a freelance artist, I’m on this journey with you. I created this blog so I can share the tips and tricks I’ve picked up throughout the years - and so I can have a forum for passing along whatever new wisdom I absorb from other creative people, whether they be artists, writers, musicians, business owners, or bloggers. I hope you’ll find this place valuable and fun - a creative escape. I think you will.
You’ll notice, on the right sidebar, a few links to places that inspire me; places that help me live a more enjoyable (creative) life. Check ‘em out when you can. Take what works for you and leave the rest! I’ll post more links as we go…
Also, have a peak at the “About” section to learn more about my plans for the blog, and to learn a little more about yours truly.
I look forward to reading your future comments and starting a creative community. So until the next post, I hope you have an awesome creative day!
Hi Mark,
I take my coffee black.
Welcome to cyberspace and the world of blogging.
Soon I will have been blogging for a year. Several months ago, I decided to “pay it forward” by creating a section on my blog named “New Blog Of the Week” (NBOTW), where I showcase a new blog (less than 4 months old).
I remember my first days of blogging when I felt like I was “talking” to an empty black hole, and didn’t know if anyone heard me. I persevered and kept writing. Now I have a great group of cyberspace friends who come by, and comment, share their thoughts, views and support.
Our community isn’t huge, but it’s a great group of bloggers. We make time to visit each other, comment on each other’s blogs, and cheer each other on.
Now that I have given you a glimpse into my blog, I’m letting you know that I have chosen you as this week’s NBOTW. I like what you’ve written thus far and feel you have a great future in blogosphere. (I found your site via Problogger’s comment section.)
My post for tomorrow (3/25) will showcase your blog, and “Creative Journey Cafe” (with a link) will be listed under the heading of NBOTW (top of sidebar) for a period of one week.
My hope is that by doing so, you will gain some exposure, which in turn will hopefully keep your creativity at it’s peak, as you proceed into the world of blogging.
There’s no “catch” to this honor(?). My only hope is that you will come by, say hello, and what you do after that, is strictly up to you.
In the meantime, I am subscribed to you blog and will follow your progress into blogosphere.
Much success on your journey!
Wow Barbara what can I say. Thank you! How very generous of you. I look forward to exploring your blog. I appreciate your kind gesture very much.
You’re welcome Mark. It’s my pleasure. I have a feeling you’re going to end up with a fantastic blog. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.