I’ve noticed I blog more when I’m tired or stressed or both. And especially when I have a deadline looking at me square in the eyes, which, as it so happens, is just around the corner. It’s almost as though my creative juices begin to flow in a desperate attempt to keep me off the work at hand!? Go figure. Anyhow! Here are the main reasons why this blog exists and gets updated.
- It’s like a part of ME. I can discuss what I want, when I want, how I want! I am not invading anyone’s personal space and I get to say something that I feel I need to let the world know.
- Helps me run away from it all. Sometimes you just want to retreat in your little corner. That’s what the blogosphere is to me. A retreat where real life seems far away and I happily ‘like’ and comment on other blogs and welcome people on mine.
- It’s not snoopy/nosy like Facebook, and not addictive like Twitter.
- I get to chronicle my published articles in a cool systematic way, and feel like less of a fool.
- I get to learn photography, from the work of some talented shutterbugs and I get to display my own efforts on the same.
- People who hate me can’t admit they’ve read/seen/regularly browse my blog, so that means I can be nasty about them whenever I want. Except I’m not. Whew!
- No editorial boundaries!!! I’m the boss! ‘Nuff said!
- Get to meet some wonderful people. Made some friends too!
- Taking photos, editing them and even making pictorials is kinda cathartic. Only wish I had more time.
- Sometimes, I make a positive difference in people’s lives, and invariably, in my own.
So there’s my list. Share your own reasons for blogging in the comments!
I enjoy taking photos and sharing them on my blog.
And you do a fine job of it too! Thanks for commenting!
Great list! Inspiring!
Hello Variety Blogger and welcome to the blog. Thanks!
Shall I post ‘Top ten reasons I don’t blog’? 😉
Yes please do. Sounds like an interesting perspective!
” Get to meet some wonderful people. Made some friends too!” So true 🙂
Yeah isn’t it!
Funny how I wrote about the same thing yesterday already by now, on my romanian blog :D.(http://silving.wordpress.com) . I said that I didn’t know the reason so far and always looked for it, but now I found it : it is like a diary, to write down important happenings and feelings that come in my life.
Yeah, that’s another reason for sure!
I too would like to think I make a difference in peoples lives…even just a tiny one? Plus it makes me feel better that I can blog and vent away. And nobody can stop me! 🙂
Yeah you certainly do make a difference Ameena! And you’re the boss (best part, lol)
Some good top reasons. I love being able to express myself as I want in my blog.
Thanks!
Well said!!
Thanks! Welcome to the blog!
And a fine 10 reasons they are!
thanks! Hope to see you on the blog again.
All 10 of your reasons make sense to me. Sometimes I questions why I took on the photo a day for 366 days project. But always the answer is (1) it’s fun and (2) I am enjoying meeting so many other bloggers sharing the same interests …. like you. Cheers!
hey Regina. Glad you could relate! Thanks for comin around and sharing your reasons.
Oh my! How did you get inside my head?
Lol Mona I see we have similar reasons. Cool!
You have listed all of them 🙂
Lol thanks Madhu! Nice to know we have similar reasons!
Thanks for dropping by my site. You have many words of wisdom here – I like the way you write!
Many thanks for dropping by! Glad you like it!
I blog when I have a gazzilion other things to fulfill..
Whenever I have to meet a deadline, I’ve noticed i write a blog post about something that has absolutely nothing to do with my present state of mind..maybe its just me..lol
That’s like me exactly! Just a way to procrastinate I guess!
Salaam sis,
Please know that your last reason: “Sometimes, I make a positive difference in people’s lives, and invariably, in my own.” is true. I am one of those who benefit from reading your blog. 🙂
I like to think that that’s the same reason I blog to.
Walaikunussalam R! Thanks your comment made my day! It really makes my efforts worthwhile if I can benefit someone. Would love to read your blog Too, please share the url. JazakAllah.
actually i think you do! 😉
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Oh yes ofcourse! The comment before did not have a url and I got a little confused! I must say I love your blog too!
Maan,I love blogging!
Hey Stilishbabe! Welcome to the blog! That really is the coolest way to say it innit!?
Twitter addictive? I’ll never know. I don’t have time to tweet!
Haha sure! Same here. But that’s what I heard from some people who are very active on it.