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Why do you blog?

I guess its considered a pretty cliche question in this neck of the woods but I always adore hearing the answers... Why do you blog?

I'll go first: I blog because I love to get the wheels in peoples' heads turning and deliver a little dose of inspiration. I like to bring issues to the forefront and get people feeling motivated and passionate and fired up! It's really cool to be able to voice your views on a topic or idea that you are passionate about and to let it serve as a bridge to insightful dialogues. Blogging has helped me through so much in these past 6 months, which I never anticipated that it would. It has given me some great friendships, connections and has overall made me a happier and healthier person. So at the end of the day I blog because it fills me up in ways I never thought possible.

Best,

Hannah Katy
www.HannahKaty.com

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Permalink Reply by Peppers on June 13, 2010 at 3:25pm

I only have a handful of followers, but I love when they comment! I love discussing things with people, it's a passion of mine. Blogging has been very therapeutic for me. When something is bothering me and I blog about it, I feel much better afterward. I also love expressing happy joyful things on there. I blog HERE, check me out! =D

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Permalink Reply by magnolia on June 13, 2010 at 5:12pm

i have a few reasons:

1. writing practice
2. showing off my writing in front of others
3. connections to other bloggers
4. expressing parts of myself i could never say outright

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Permalink Reply by Lawrence Hitches on June 13, 2010 at 5:44pm

Something to do that doesn't involve tacos.

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Permalink Reply by Jess Shen on June 13, 2010 at 6:04pm

In the beginning, I blogged for accountability, so I could track my weight loss progress. But I've realized blogging is so much more than that. It's a place for me to write out my thoughts, figure things out. It's like free therapy.

It's a place where I can express myself, through words and photos. I can collectivize all my creative ventures in one place and I like the feedback from people.

I like inspiring others, motivating them and showing that every single person can go out there and get healthy. Every single person has the ability to run a marathon.

It's helped me break out of my box and try new things. It's pushed me to my limits and made me discover new passions, like running and cycling. Blogging is amazing. It's a good outlet for me.

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Permalink Reply by Desiree on June 13, 2010 at 6:06pm

I started blogging because I didn't have clips and I wanted to get a job in books. I kept blogging because there's a really cool community of bloggers out there.

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Permalink Reply by Tara on June 13, 2010 at 6:38pm

I blogged a couple of years ago because I was getting ready to graduate, wasn't happy with what I was doing in my classes and wanted a place to let go of stress and talk about anything and everything. I made a lot of great friendships and loved interacting with people through their blogs. I stopped blogging for a while but just started another one because I just moved and wanted to create a place to share tips, ideas and horror stories about apartment life & 20something life in general. I love being able to share my opinions and (in my mind) make people laugh..I think I'm funny so I just assume other people do too!

www.lovethisapartment.blogspot.com

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Permalink Reply by Estelle Nagel on June 15, 2010 at 8:52am

Mmm...narcissism? www.lochessmonster.blogspot.com

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Permalink Reply by Aparna Radhakrishnan on June 15, 2010 at 9:04am

It is a cliched question but as you said even i wanted to know the answers...in fact I thought of writing a blog on that question ...but now I won't do that...

I blog because I want to improve my writing. I think alot but often I cannot express the same in my writing and felt I might slowly improve if I blog...but sadly I dont get enough feedback...so everyone please give some feedback on my blog

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Permalink Reply by Vanilla Bean on June 15, 2010 at 12:13pm

I have one blog that has the sole purpose of keeping my accountable for what I eat. I'm kinda trying to loose weight, and think that if I'm accountable to something, and at least write down everything I eat, maybe I won't be "in the food" as much.
I don't connect that blog to much though.

My regular blog is more for connecting with other people of like minds on the internet. Girly Gamers, 20 somethings moving out for the first time. etc. it's interesting to read about people going through the same things you are.