Writing it down

I'm curious. I've started reading blogs. I'm really not sure how I feel about blogs, she says while writing any entry into hers. But blogs seem to be a way to express yourself, but more than that. If it were just an expression, then you wouldn't hit the publish button, right? You'd keep it to yourself. So because you publish a blog, are you seeking support, companionship, justification?

I'm also curious because I see people stop writing when bad things happen. Specifically, what I've noticed this month, is that when people who are trying to lose weight are losing weight - they are writing blog entries every single day. When they are struggling and/or gaining, they disappear. Well, we know that not writing it down doesn't mean it isn't happening. Whether you blog or not, you are still gaining weight. So if the blog was to reach out, then why aren't you reaching out now, when you most need the support?

So I want to know why people blog. And why people only blog during the good times.

I know I blog for a couple of reasons. I blog to market my writing, I blog because I don't have a diary. I blog because I live alone and sometimes I just have to say something - and blogging feels like I'm saying it to someone.

So if anyone is reading, I'm curious as to what blogging means to you.