*Another Old Blog - When I read this I realize just how far my writing has come*

Misinterpretations

Today, at this moment, I am supposed to be writing for the school newspaper or doing something newsy. However, since life around the school remains the same, and the newspaper only comes out once a month, I cannot think of an article that will not get old. So I have decided to write upon the topic of BLOGS.

Today's technology has enabled various websites to provide the opportunity for people of any age, race, or gender to post a blog, a comment about what life is like, a shout out to friends, or random facts that a person feels they must share.

A blog can be used as a personal daily journal. In this case a blog should be protected so that only select people can read it.

Some people will disagree with that last statement, however, how many people want the world to know every detail about their personal life? Even closest friends do not need to know absolutely everything about each other.

Blogs can also be used to send a message to a friend, something that one would like to thank them for, apologize for or perhaps point out to them.

In the latter situation, a blog is the cowards approach. It is true that some people cannot speak quite as well as they can write; posting a blog, regardless of how nicely put the situation is, is not always the best way out of a situation.

A blog does not demonstrate facial expressions, voice inflections, or body language. These are all very important additions to verbal communication that are missing when communicating through writing.

Blogs help develop a person as a writer. A person who wants to become a writer should pay special attention to their writing style, and posting a blog is an easy and convenient way to practice their skills.

Life is confusing at times, and writing is an excelent method of venting, so long as it is not the only vent that a person uses.

It is easier for anyone to write what they think vs. say what they think. In situations where this is felt, make a list of what needs to be said. It may seem a bit weird or intimidating to be confronted by someone with a list in hand, however, public speakers do this, so why should every day people, when discussing important relationship issues, be unprepared?

In theory blogs are an excellent idea, however when used unfairly they can become hurtful. Use discretion when posting as well as reading a blog. Become aware of the fact that not everyone will understand what you actually meant to say. Who knows, even this blog may be misinterpreted.