Who am I?

Hi, I am M.!

I would describe myself as a developer (although someone may disagree with this definition) with a background in mechanical engineering.

I got fond of writing during high school — my writing back then was full of clichés, and I probably did nothing worth sharing now. I used to journal a lot back then, and I also seldom wrote poems. I kept everything secret because of the fear of being judged. I believe I still have a similar fear — that’s why I keep myself anonymous.

During university, I left this habit. I didn’t even journal that much during that period, and I don’t have anything to keep with me from there. Now I have a job. And I am ready to explore some writing again.

Why a Blog

Given the period, it would have been way easier to start on another platform, such as Substack or Medium. I might even do it later — but before it, I’d like to discover a topic that I am really good at. I expect the first post to be totally random, without a common ground. I am anonymous here, and I can also be so on Substack, but I like to think about this as a learning-in-public-private zone.

There are other reasons. Those are independent of the platform used, but all have a common end — it’s about getting something ready to be read by someone.

Let’s explore them.

I want to improve my writing. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve always wanted to do so. But to get good at writing, the best thing to do is write. Recently, I’ve been writing a lot of notes. Although I tried to make some of them more stylish rather than simply informative, there is still a big gap between them and good writing. As I continue to write only for myself, I doubt I will produce anything worth reading.

I want to improve my thinking. Writing and thinking go hand-in-hand. I am exploring a lot of rationality content these days, and I’d like to test whatever I am thinking. The goal here is to improve my decision-making skills and share what I do.

I want to keep track of what I learn (that’s where the name of the blog comes from). Although I have many journals, this would force me to commit to refining raw notes and clarifying what I had to say.

None of those points requires anonymity, but I’d like to do so anyway. I do not plan to discuss controversial topics. It’s only a me-problem. I feel better doing so.

Why Learning Bulletin

I gave the domain too much importance. When picking one, it felt like it was an irreversible decision that delayed this website’s going live. That’s a huge mistake that I made, because you can always change it later.

I knew I wanted a domain related to learning. This is one of my pillars in life, and I wanted it to stick here in what I write. I plan on publishing whatever goes through my mind. I could reflect on a big decision that I’ve made, a huge problem that I have to solve at work. These experiences always have something to teach — and you often do not pay attention to what you’ve just learned.

I’d like to use this blog as a megaphone to better understand what’s going on in life. This sentence carries great philosophical meaning — it will never be so great. I’ve got a normal life. My backstory could be inspiring to some and boring to others. Even in everyday life, there are many significant decisions to be made, and I believe that most of them are worth sharing.

Then, there’s the word “Bulletin.” This gives the idea of little elements that, even though not complex, might be published at short intervals. This is also how I see my learning — small, consistent bits, and I like this analogy.

What’s Next

I don’t really know. I’m learning German at the moment, and I may write some fancy grammar structures capturing my attention. Sometimes I’ve got interesting problems to sort out at work, or books that I read. Those might bring something else to say.

Then, what’s next? I just want to be consistent with my publishing routine. I believe this will not only help me keep track of my thoughts and experiences but also share them with others.