This blog is, in part, a New Year’s resolution.
I’ve tried to start a blog more times than I care to admit. Each attempt began with enthusiasm, a few ideas sketched out, and the intention to be consistent—only to fade after a handful of posts, or sometimes before any were written at all. Over time, that pattern made the idea of “starting again” feel increasingly pointless.
This time is different, not because I expect perfection, but because I’m changing the purpose.
Rather than aiming for polished essays or fully formed conclusions, this blog will act as a weekly record of my work. Each post will be a short report on the research I’ve conducted that week, along with any interesting findings, ideas, questions, or unexpected connections that emerged along the way. Some weeks will inevitably be more productive than others, and some posts may be rough around the edges—but that’s part of the process.
This blog isn’t about presenting finished answers. It’s about documenting progress, thinking in public, and creating a consistent space to reflect on what I’m learning week by week. If nothing else, it serves as an accountability tool for myself. If it’s useful or interesting to others too, that’s a bonus.
So this is another attempt—but a more intentional one.
One post at a time.
One week at a time.
Sarah Pettyfer 