Change of Engagement

by TheDivineMissM!

We had a quiet day at home today. Nanonood lang ng TV. Then BBC had a spot about moms who blog. My tech-challenged hubby bristled ---"A web diary; there's something wrong about that."

So I said, "I blog." Silence. Then he turned and looked at me like I just told him I have been having an affair.

He said, "You have a diary on the web that ANYONE can read?????"

I started blogging maybe a month ago. I was running out of things to do at three in the morning (insomniac) and the chat rooms were getting really creepy.....

After that conversation (if you can call it that) with the hubby, I stopped to think why I blog.

What is a blog and what is its significance?

In a moment of pure honesty --- I am reaching out. In my anonymous blog, I do not have to PRETEND to be anybody. In this digital world, I AM REAL AS I WILL EVER BE. I can say what I have in mind without fear. The things you do not talk about with neighbours, with friends, and yes, sometimes with your husband.

In our relationships, we hold back on sharing our thoughts because they may be too mundane, and you do not want people think you are dumb (is tuna chicken or fish?). Or they are more controversial things (yes, I support Gabriela's divorce bill) and you do not want to agitate anyone.

I can write them in my computer or in analogue (paper) -- so why blog?

Because I think every blogger wants to feel that they have a place in this (digital) universe. That their thoughts are being heard. That someone will stumble upon their digital voice and listen.

LISTEN. TO ME.



What kind of blogger are you?

You Are a Life Blogger!

Your blog is the story of your life - a living diary. If it happens, you blog it. And make it as entertaining as possible.