To Blog or Not To Blog?

Blog. What a funny word.

A word that is widely used in the world of social media today. One's attempt to get their voice heard among the online crowds. Or maybe just a place to think or daydream.

By definition:
A blog (a blend of the term "web log") is a website or part of a website maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries.

Well, mine is most obviously the latter. A personal online journal where I post the most random experiences and thoughts. A weekend adventure, a recipe I discovered, my obsession for Nutella or my opinion on a random subject.

Weird combo, I know. But it's the direction my blog decided to take me in.

I never really knew what having a blog would be like. Honestly, I contemplated the idea of starting one for about three months before I actually took the plunge. I thought to myself, is my life exciting enough to tell people about? Do people even care? Do I have time for this? Isn't this a little self-serving and narcissistic?

The whole blogging world was absolutely crazy to me. It still is. I sometimes wonder why I ever started one, but certain moments and thoughts bring me back to the real reasons I put in the effort.

It's a place where I vent and reflect.
It forces me to be creative and somewhat artistic.
Encourages me to really think about things longer than I would have.
Therefore, teaches me to be a better person, and strive for things.
Often surprises me.
Can annoy the hell out of me for time sake.
Is a place where I collaborate and collect my thoughts.

The blogging world has also reunited me to old friendships. I never would have thought I would reconnect with some college friends via online commentary.

And I can't tell you how much I actually learn from reading blogs. Each and every one of us has a story to tell - in our own way of course - whether it's a random experience, opinion, idea, thought, project or tip, somebody out there wants to listen or know about it.

So, to all you fellow bloggers and readers, keep it up!