Why on earth am I doing this?

I'd like to think it's a pretty good question for my first blog post.

The first reason is that I've started a summer course at the University of Leicester alongside my MBA.

Part of the course is all about online presence.

Part of online presence is having your very own blog.

No blog no course credit.

Of course the fact is that for people who work in the IT industry connectivity is everything and I spend my days telling people about all the great software that's out there. How could I possibly do this if I don't take part myself?

The other possibility is that with my knowledge, training and experience I may just be able to help the odd person out. And a few who aren't so odd.

So what will your blog contain? I hear you ask.

Well there will probably be a fair bit about home brewing, some football, some unbridled man-love for Will Wheaton's blog and occasionally I may find the time to crowbar in some interesting business information that I come across.

Stick around - it might be fun!