Alright, let’s try this, I have been reading blogs from all over the world for quite a while now. I never actually thought of building one myself. I couldn’t see the reason why. I was always wondering, how do these people do that? How someone is able to write about his life, his daily routine, things that happened to his family, private stuff, without being afraid. I still don’t understand it. I still wonder why am I doing this. I guess I realize I have nothing to loose, or do I? I don’t know. This is very confusing. I am writing this, knowing, or better hoping, that people will read it, relate to it and reply. That’s my goal. Having as much replies as possible, or not? Isn’t this one of the reasons people write blogs? Is it not an alternate of being the popular kid in high school? Even here, in this organized chaos named Internet? Or better, especially here, were you may be anonymous if you choose to.
How do people choose the subject of their blogs? Do they put as much effort as I do right now writing my very first post ever? Maybe to some, comes natural. Certainly not to me, I have to try a lot putting words to my thoughts and feelings. After all, I never did this. I don’t know what to write. I have no idea. I just write random things coming to my mind while I type. Does it make any sense? Am I the only one feeling like this? And if I am, what does it mean? Am I different? Is it good or bad? Why do I have to over-think stuff and confuse me, and you, now that you read my thoughts.
I am 26 years old. I am healthy. I have a pretty exciting life. I have good friends and I am close with my family, but still… I feel like something is missing. I feel like I have to write about myself and let people know what is happening in my life. Strange. People I don’t even know. People who probably don’t even care. Or do they? And if they do, then why? They don’t know me, I am nothing to them. But maybe, maybe, they relate to me. Yes, maybe that’s what it is. I don’t know.
I am writing this listening to Wagner’s “Tannhauser”. This is my first post/blog and I don’t know what to expect. Time will tell I guess.
Enjoy your weekend!
2 comments:
Welcome to the world of blogging =)
You mentioned all of this is like a different way for being the popular kid in high school. I think in some ways that's true but people blog for lots of reasons and many times it's not for the one mentioned.
For myself, getting my thoughts down helps me organize them and makes it easier for me to sift through all of my emotions. It's also nice to be able to easiy go back and look at things I've read in the past. Such as my last journal entry that you commented on. Seeing those old entries can sometimes remind me of what I need to do for myself or re-inspire me. I also wanted to share my journey in Buddhism with other people. Seeing the struggles and successes of other people in something you're involved in can be comforting and inspiring.
I could do it old fashioned style and write in a paper journal, but doing it online has just become convenient. I can search for old entries easily, typing is easier and quicker, it takes up less space (I had about 7 journals stacked up before I went online) and receiving comments from other people can be very very helpful. Your comment was =)
So my advice to you is write about whatever you want. Write about your troubles, goals, and the things that make you happy. You always have the option to make an entry private but there can be great benefits in sharing with complete strangers. They have an unbiased and unemotional view on a person's situation and can sometimes give the best advice. Most of all though write for yourself. It's certainly nice to receive comments but in the end it doesn't matter how many you get; just that you're writing and finding something fulfilling in it.
Anyways, sorry for the long comment! Enjoy your blog =)
Thank you for your words. I appreciate your kindness and will to help the "new" guy :) I hope you find what you seek, my friend.
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