To Blog or Not To Blog… (That is the question)

Blog is such a weird word. My spell check does NOT recognize this word. People from all walks of life DO it – whether they are professionals, politicians, reporters, and the masses. If you have a web page on Friendster, Facebook, MySpace, Multiply, etc. that you update regularly, then you have a blog, and so you are a blogger, whether you like or not. You have a story to tell about yourself. It’s your photos, videos, slideshows, writings, bulletins, quotes and shout-outs. They can reach out to hundreds (if not thousands) of people in your network. Bloggers like us are changing the world, for better or for worse. Chances are your kids have their own blog and hopefully they did not post their naked, seductive photos in it, or much worse, your nude photos!

Public and private sectors, especially these political campaigns use blogs to promote and send spontaneous messages to masses. Millions of people are online-addicts, and so they read and write blogs like crazy.

Blogging is a form of mass journalism. It is both stimulating and terrifying. The average person can now share his/her opinion to the world freely, without having to abide to journalistic standards. Many bloggers can use malice, lies, and revenge that can hurt others. But some bloggers can use their creative talents in writing or photography to inform and entertain readers.

I think and write better blogs when I’m inspired. Someone has asked me what inspires me to write. Where do I get my ideas and creativity? Where does the words come from?

I write blogs because I wanted to leave my own memoirs to my friends and family. My mind has a supply of interesting ideas and funny stories that I wanted to share not only to them, or my network, but also to the world. I believe I can reach out and make people laugh or giggle or simply make their day, even if they don’t really know me.

So, just chill out! I believe that laughter is the best medicine. But too much laughter can cause laugh lines, which is just a pretty name for wrinkles. Wrinkles aren’t really pretty. Anti-wrinkle creams cost a lot of money. And buying these things can lead to debt, then bankruptcy, then stress. Stress can cause gas, hair loss, over-eating, and even depression. Depression can lead to suicidal tendencies; psychiatrists recommend “laughter” to depressed people. So… wait a minute. Why did I end up in this conclusion when I was just talking about blogging? I really don’t know…. I just lost my focus. Am I having an A.D.D. moment or what?

For the sake of fun and laughter, here's my funniest photo on Halloween! That's me as the Fabulous Vampire, Romie as the "Bangkay" with false eyelashes (look closely! ha-ha-ha!) and Jane, the crazy party hostess, as a half "Aswang", half Little Red Ridinghood!

To see more of my hilarious Halloween photos, go to http://thehottienottiediva.blogspot.com/.