Blog, Blog, BLOOOOG!

So, it finally occurred to me. I discovered blogging is a more intricate part of today's society, in obtaining credibility in the business world. I was first assigned these blogs as a part of the class assignments. We were to blog on topics related to graphic design and what we learned in class. I was skeptical and did barely enough to get by. This last month, I've practically fallen off the radar, and even wrote this whole experience off completely. Then I came in contact with a good friend of mine through a social network. A status update I had placed caught his attention, and he decided to shoot me a message. As we were conversing, I discovered he is in the industry, and knows quite a few people around the country. Recently, he has put me into contact with a few people that are working professionals and has been very crucial to me trying to find employment after college.
People, the metaphorical light bulb that hangs over my head is officially turned on, and I do "see the light". Had I not participated in the social network, he would not have remembered to even contact me. Had I not put something credible in my status, he wouldn't have thought twice to ask me what I'm trying to do after my degree. Its the same for other things. Blogging, tweeting, social networking. All can give the ability to people, to network themselves and build their credibility amongst their peers. I feel revamped about everything I've learned to this point, and am regretful it took this long to see the potential in what I wasn't even attempting.