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Main Entry: blog
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page; also called Weblog, Web log
Example: Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.
Etymology: shortened form of Weblog
Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n
Was there ever a more narcissistic, self-involved endeavor than blogging? To invest time and energy into the process of regurgitating one’s thoughts, insights, life journey, under the premise that others will read it, be entertained by it, perhaps even learn from it? And not only to stumble across it in an idle moment, but perhaps even to return again and again, to bookmark it, to witness the twists and turns of another’s life experience, to even feel a connection with a complete stranger.
Perhaps reading blogs holds the same allure as viewing the reality programs that currently dominate television. Maybe it’s similar to succumbing to the urge to look at the carnage of a traffic accident as we pass by. Maybe we use these exerpts from other people's lives as a barometer for our own mental health, social acumen or conformity.
Whatever it is that compels us to blog and to read blogs, whatever idealistic or capricious urge is being fed, let me formally announce that I have joined the ranks of the egocentric and self important masses who have succumbed to the need to send their musings out into cyberspace.
In my one small attempt at justification, may I at least say in my defense that I hope this will be a means of staying connected with the community I left behind in California last summer, as well as those friends I’m making along the way during this prolonged cross-country road trip.
If you sometimes laugh, sometimes feel enraged, sometimes weep, and sometimes feel less alone, then I’ll feel justified in this pursuit.
I’m curious to see what ripples this site will cause in my life or others. If you think its tripe, let me know. If you’re moved, I’d love to hear it. If your attention hasn’t been held long enough to get this far…well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Main Entry: blog
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page; also called Weblog, Web log
Example: Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author.
Etymology: shortened form of Weblog
Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n
Was there ever a more narcissistic, self-involved endeavor than blogging? To invest time and energy into the process of regurgitating one’s thoughts, insights, life journey, under the premise that others will read it, be entertained by it, perhaps even learn from it? And not only to stumble across it in an idle moment, but perhaps even to return again and again, to bookmark it, to witness the twists and turns of another’s life experience, to even feel a connection with a complete stranger.
Perhaps reading blogs holds the same allure as viewing the reality programs that currently dominate television. Maybe it’s similar to succumbing to the urge to look at the carnage of a traffic accident as we pass by. Maybe we use these exerpts from other people's lives as a barometer for our own mental health, social acumen or conformity.
Whatever it is that compels us to blog and to read blogs, whatever idealistic or capricious urge is being fed, let me formally announce that I have joined the ranks of the egocentric and self important masses who have succumbed to the need to send their musings out into cyberspace.
In my one small attempt at justification, may I at least say in my defense that I hope this will be a means of staying connected with the community I left behind in California last summer, as well as those friends I’m making along the way during this prolonged cross-country road trip.
If you sometimes laugh, sometimes feel enraged, sometimes weep, and sometimes feel less alone, then I’ll feel justified in this pursuit.
I’m curious to see what ripples this site will cause in my life or others. If you think its tripe, let me know. If you’re moved, I’d love to hear it. If your attention hasn’t been held long enough to get this far…well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
