It's another blog!

Stop me if you've heard this before: Ellie is starting another blog.

Yes, this is a tune I've sung before. And yes, my two (possibly three?) previous blogs didn't go anywhere, either in terms of Internet fame or my level of motivation to continue. I've got a better feeling about this one though, for three primary reasons:

1. I'm not explicitly seeking (or expecting) Internet fame with this one. I'm more interested in honing some of my less frequently used writing and reading muscles and building a community with you, my loyal readers and friends. Don't get me wrong, I won't turn down Internet fame, but a journey of a thousand miles begins with a thousand steps. And whatnot. 
2. I have plans to stick to a schedule, arbitrarily deciding that Tuesday nights will be my posting night. Once a week seems fairly infrequent, so if the people insist on more, I'll go for more. But hold me accountable no matter that, loyal readers!
3. I had a third reason, but I've already forgotten. Already likely to fail. Oh well. 

So what will this attempt at blogging focus on? Something I care about to an extent I would describe as unhealthy if there weren't a lot of other people on the Internet who care about it even more: pop culture.

But Eleanor, you may be saying, can't I just read the infinite number of pop culture blogs, websites and Twitter feeds that already exist, or listen to the numerous podcasts (damn you podcasts, I wish I could quit you) covering the same things without the laborious pain of straining my eyes staring a bright screen?

You certainly could, and, if you are me, probably will. But at least you first pool of loyal readers are my friends, and hopefully believe in my pithiness/. Plus, too many times in my life have I decided there's too much competition so I should instead take the path of least resistance. NOT ANYMORE. Because you know where that gets you? ENNUI. (Technically, living in an awesome city with a well-paying job [for your industry, that is] and generally enjoying life, but also, ENNUI.)

So perhaps this blog will lead to strangers discussing pop culture with me (and maybe a podcast!) or maybe it will lead to nothing, but hopefully it will add some sparkle to my days and keep some of you entertained. As I post, please share your thoughts, preferably via comment, and we'll get this thing rolling. At some point we'll roll out the Twitter component, but for now, let's just be friends.

Coming up next: the most sexist episode of Property Brothers ever.