Hi Jenni
Blogging is a great way to start and will give you some idea whether writing is for you and which style is most suited to your writing. I have done a few things, children's reading material, travel writing, a few medical bits. I edit a regular 'fun-style' school newsletter and write some local media articles on behalf of school.
I'm toying with idea of doing some more writing; having had a very complimentary chat with Barbara in Leicester, thank you Barbara, it has got me thinking again. I have got two pieces of work on the go but it's slow progress when not feeling 100% !!
"Bloggers for Dummies" is a great book, one that is useful and actually fun to read too!
Enjoy your new hobby and if it leads elsewhere ... brilliant
Lyn x