Why I've Decided To Start A Blog

I'm not one of those people who spends hours and hours online, surfing the web, reading other people's blogs. Usually, if I am online, it's to do some research or to check my email. (And ok, I'll admit it..I too,like almost everyone else I know, spend a little bit too much time on facebook and MYSPACE!)

Having said that, I am not a stranger to blogs. Over the years I have come across quite a few that were actually very entertaining and well-written.  (And just as many that were dull and pointless,LOL) But I have come across enough good blogs, the kind that are entertaining, educational, and even moving, that I can see the value in them. And it's those kinds of blogs that got me to thinking that perhaps I should start one of my own.

Actually, I have wanted to start one for quite some time now, but something always held me back. Perhaps it's my tendency to procrastinate, or the fact that I am often guilty of mismanaging my time or being helplessly disorganized and "scatterbrained". Or perhaps I just wasn't sure how comfortable I was with the idea of putting my thoughts out there for just anyone, and everyone to read! I'm still not entirely sure how comfortable I am with the idea of posting my thoughts online, but I'm willing to put those reservations aside and join the masses of those whose thoughts and experiences are floating around in cyberspace.

Why?

• Reason #1~I love to write. Used to be pretty good at it, actually,if memory serves. (During my younger years I used to write on a daily basis. Sometimes I wrote in a journal or kept a diary. More often than not I was creating songs or poetry. And sometimes I even made attempts to write stories or novels...although I never was all that good at finishing those for some reason,LOL. Guess I have always been better at writing about reality.)Somewhere along the way I got out of the habit of writing and I think that's an unfortunate thing. I've heard it said that "if you don't use it you lose it" as far as a person's creativity and talents are concerned, and I would have to say: I can see the truth in that. It used to be so effortless for me to put my thoughts to page, but now  the words don't come so easy. But I am determined to get back into the habit of writing.

• Reason #2~Writing is like "free therapy". I have always found writing (whether it be an entry in my diary or a new song)to be a therapeutic process and a good way to sort things out in my head. Lately, I have had a lot on my mind. I spend much of my time alone, not really sharing with people what I feel and think about things and that can leave a person with a pretty "cluttered mind". I think getting these thoughts and opinions out (whether on a piece of paper, or out there in cyberspace) will help to bring some clarity and peace to my life. So why not just start writing things down on paper or in a personal,private diary? Well, that's a good question! One I am asking myself at this very moment actually,LOL  But I already know my motivation for starting an "online diary" rather than the kind you hide under the bed...and that brings me to the final reason I have decided to start an online blog....

• Reason # 3 ~Entertaining and Educating Others. Man, that sounds arrogant! Like, who am I to think that my experiences and thoughts are so intelligent or interesting? Well, the truth of the matter is, I am just an average gal. Certainly not the scholarly type~but having said that, I do have a few life experiences (both past and present) that would no doubt be interesting or helpful to someone else.Even if it's just to let them know that they aren't alone in some of the things they have been through,or are currently going through, in their lives. I think people are people. And even though we all have our own stories to tell, we have all experienced hardships,and the joy and pain that are an inevitable part of life on this planet. Its our common bond. Having said that, perhaps my "reason # 3" for starting this online blog should be A desire to share my life experience(with the hope that it will encourage, educate or at the very least,entertain others) Yeah, that sounds more like it!

The truth is, maybe no one will ever read this blog. And you know what, that's ok with me. I am writing it mostly for myself,to honour my desire to start writing again. To help me to sort through my thoughts and feelings. To document my experiences,my opinions,my beliefs. I guess I could do the same thing with a pen and some paper, and hide it away in a private place for only my eyes to see..but I figured, what the heck, may as well put it out there, just in case it can benefit someone else.

I am not really sure where I will start as far as "topics" go, but it is fair to say that this blog will probably be about A LOT of different things. One thing I will definitely write about is my weight loss journey, my travels, my family and friends, and my music. I also imagine I will write a lot  about current events~whatever is on the evening news (global warming, war, poverty, and some lighter stuff like my opinions on celebrities and reality TV ~just to keep things from being too heavy,lol)

Well, that's all for now....

Rebeckah Faith