On Blogging

When I describe to people why I blog, it ends up being something like this:
I like that I have a place to just write things that I think about. I don't think a lot of people read it. I don't put a ton of energy into it. I just like it. I like that I can look back on old posts, I like that it is not a personal journal completely, and I like the creative outlet. I like writing and it gives me a good opportunity to do it and be very relaxed about it. I like that people who care can keep up with my life without me repeating things 80 times.

I also like reading most other people's blogs (depending on what they write about, of course.) It is interesting to see what other people are thinking about, what interesting experiences they have, and most of all I think it is a nice creative outlet that is very informal. I most like blogs where people tell interesting stories about their lives, where I am challenged to see someone else's perspective, know more about the world, and where people are just themselves with what they write. It is also a way I keep up with people who I care about.

Today I read a blog post that reminds me why I love blogs. It is because I get a dose of my friend MK, although I haven't seen her in a while, all while she tells an AWESOME story. Check it out.