Why Do I Blog
It has been more than two months now since i last posted an article. My mind’s just fell blank since my Dad passed away. Everything seemed unimportant, unbecoming, illusionary & meaningless. I gave myself a short break that i deserve in life…a slower pace, peaceful mind, sleeping long, jogging, pilates… in short, life without any stress. But now im back, though hardly recovered from a big crisis and agony… whatever.. life must go on!
I have to start my comeback (parang artistang bumalik sa showbiz..hehe) with a tag which was already due long ago. MissP tagged me to write why i blog. So here are the reasons why im here:
…i blog out of curiousity. When i bought my pc two years ago, i really didnt have any expectations about the use of this machine. I was computer illiterate. MissP was so helpful to show me what this pc is for. She learned me how to use it, explained patiently all what i should know, including bloghopping. Then i asked her if i can also do blogging… the rest is history.
…i blog to practice my English. Since i came in Germany some decades ago, i must admit that my command of the English language was neglected & became poorer.. but on the contrary, my Deutsch became fluent. Since English was not really my mother tongue, the absence of practice will lead to forgetfulness. Thats why blogging opens for me the opportunity to balance my fluency of the two languages.
…i blog to meet friends. Its amazing how this internet wonder can connect people in all corners of the world. Though i have never met any of the bloggers that used to visit my site, aside from MissP & cheH whom i know personally, but still, i feel comfortable & happy whenever i see their comments, as if a real, touchable friend do really visited me.
…i blog to widen my knowledge. Bloghopping is like eating from a buffet table. The variety of topics that can be read in different blogs are so thrilling, mind enhancing, fun & knowledgeable. I admire some bloggers of their wide vocabulary, usage of high falluting words & expertise in writing. Ohh, i wish i could also reach that level of written communication…
…finally, i blog to express my inner thoughts & feelings. Living all alone in a foreign country, far away from the family, & without a family of my own, it could be lonesome sometimes. There were times when i dont have anyone to talk to, to share my thoughts with or to engage in an intellectual talk. I found blogging as an outlet to communicate to all the people out there who have the same interest in reading & writing. This is a way when i do monolog first, but then i know after a while, listeners will come & would gladly start an interesting dialog with me.
I will not tag anybody about this topic because this might already be passe…. di na uso dahil naluma na kakaintay sa sagot ko. So my dear blog friends, you can breath freely now coz im not giving you obligation to continue with this…
I am glad that you’re back from a seemingly extended hiatus. I am sure that with prayers and remembrances, the sorrow of your dad’s passing away would surely be healed—time heals they say…
Comment by Major Tom — August 23, 2007 @ 11:13 am
Nice to see you back ! Wow.. fluent ka pala sa Deutsch. To me it sounds too difficult to learn
We all blog for many reasons and I totally agree with you that blogging is one excellent medium to express your thoughts and feelings. The interaction with others is an excellent way to share and learn at the same time
Comment by bw — August 23, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
>>Major Tom
yes, you are right… everything’s gonna be ok again.
>>bw
Deutsch is indeed a very difficult language. But since i only have german acquaintances before, got no chance to speak either english or tagalog, my learning process of the language gets faster.
Comment by curacha — August 24, 2007 @ 6:42 am
Hey, nice to see you’re back on track…
Comment by Rey — August 24, 2007 @ 8:17 am
Wow! Ang galing mo… you live all alone in a foreign country. Blogging sure eases the loneliness and is a wonderful outlet for creativity.
Comment by Toe — August 24, 2007 @ 8:26 am
>>Rey
yeah… life must go on… kaya eto balik blog uli ako..
>>Toe
di kase uso petition dito eh..unlike sa states.. thats why i cant get any of my family members to live here with me.
Comment by curacha — August 24, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
“Bloghopping is like eating from a buffet table.” nice analogy and i like your reasons for blogging…
and i am glad to know you’ve moved on. i do understand you were not in the mood yet to blog after what happened. anyway, we’re just here, your blogsy friends.
welcome back… *hugs*
Comment by carey — August 25, 2007 @ 9:03 am
I blog because I’m subscribed to Smart Bro. It’s a big waste if I don’t maximize my payment. Hehe.
Comment by Abaniko — August 26, 2007 @ 7:55 am
>>carey
indeed could be find a variety of topics in bloghopping, just like in a buffet table, its either we taste everything or just pick up what pleases us…
>>Abaniko
yes you are right, sayang naman ang bayad kung di gagamitin ang flat rate ng smart bro…
Comment by curacha — August 26, 2007 @ 9:26 am
Welcome back! Sad to hear about your father.
Comment by Sidney — August 26, 2007 @ 10:11 am
Hello Curacha! I’m happy you’re back.
The last reason on your list is my major reason…=)
Comment by verns — August 28, 2007 @ 4:15 am
>>verns
ika nga, the show must go on… i think almost all bloggers have this last reason why they do this thing…
Comment by curacha — August 28, 2007 @ 11:57 am
‘glad to have you back!
buti na lang may blog to ease the feeling of loneliness, and yes this is one great tool to reach out to people out there!
take care
Comment by thess — August 30, 2007 @ 8:18 am
oy, istariray ako? hehehe…okay na yung request mo, i think.
Comment by missP — August 30, 2007 @ 8:33 am
>>Sidney
Im still on recovery phase Sidney…
>>thess
Buti na lang may blog talaga… this is a good outlet where one can pour out the pain inside…
>>missP
Oo nga ateng, ok na nga raw..Ty.. Kung pwede nga ipagpatayo kita ng monumento gagawin ko eh….
Comment by curacha — August 30, 2007 @ 3:09 pm
wow special mention pala ako!:) Manay M,good to see you blogging again! how’s you na?
Comment by cheh — September 4, 2007 @ 6:04 pm
>>cheH
Im fine day! Back to normal uli.
Comment by curacha — September 5, 2007 @ 6:25 am
at least nakakapagblog ka ng ingles..ako hindi
welcome back!
Comment by melai — September 10, 2007 @ 5:32 pm
>>melai
mas magaling ka naman mag-computer kesa sakin…hehe!
Comment by curacha — September 20, 2007 @ 5:57 am
hello M,happy christmas to you!:)
Comment by cheh — December 22, 2007 @ 1:03 am
just dropping to greet you a happy new year!
Comment by carey — January 2, 2008 @ 12:28 pm