My imaginary friends...

I’ve been asked why I started this blog. Can’t I just write in a journal instead? What’s all the hubbub about? Well, here’s why:

1. I am a writer. That’s what I do for a living (albeit technical writing so it’s not very amusing or personal!). I know that I write things easier than I say them. I am a great e-mailer of my feelings and issues. I am horrible at talking about them. (Right J!?) I feel more comfortable writing down things that are bothering me and then sharing them to others versus just blurting them out without the safety net of the Delete key and “Is this what I really want to say” Check.
2. I have discovered a whole world of fascinating people, many just like me, and I love reading about their lives, adventures, issues, etc. I read their blogs religiously. Here are some of my faves:
   
   Dooce.com: This is my all-time favorite blog. Dooce, aka Heather Armstrong, is a mom in Salt Lake City, who writes with the most acerbic wit ever. She’s very candid and very very funny. She is also an amazing photographer who inspires me.
   
   Matt Logelin: I wish I never “met” Matt. For this reason. He is raising his daughter and documenting it all in this blog and it’s just simply amazing. He also has a really cool robot. I found him after this article ran in the Star Tribune. I’ve actually emailed him and he’s emailed me so I know him now. ;)
   
   SuburbanBliss.net: Melissa’s another mom and she lives in the Detroit area. I stumbled onto her blog first I think way back when. She’s painfully honest and totally absorbing. She’s got 2 really cool kids, too. I think we could have been friends. There are more blogs listed on my site, that I think rock, too. But these are my top 3.
   
3. I feel much better when I have an outlet for stuff that’s rolling around inside me head. Even if it’s just the mundane or ridiculous stuff like why can’t iPhones grow on trees?

I suspect these reasons are the main reasons why anyone would feel the need to start a blog. It’s the new diary, so to speak. I bet even Bridget Jones has a blog by now.