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Why Do I Blog?
Written by Shiko
Why do I blog? As in why do I own a little space in the internet abyss to write whatsoever I feel like? Why do I have a medium to interact with bright souls from all over the world? Because its really cool thats why. Seriously though…
- Blogging ushered me into this community of great thinkers young and old. I love the idea of having a peek into the serious assortment of brains that is bloggers. Brains I would otherwise never have gotten to interact with in the brick and mortar world.
- Contrary to possible expectations, I don’t talk much. Even if I did I doubt I would have talked this blog. Now I heard that bottled up ideas result to voices in the head. If I had not churned out 200 articles in my two or so years of blogging, I’d probably be stack raving by now.
- Blogging makes me laugh. In the course of my blogging I’ve encountered many crazies who make me laugh real hard. Online, I relate better with good natured virtual conversations and humour than I do with manufactured jokes, quotes, inspirations and such.
- Blogging got my online persona out there and as a direct result of that, I’ve made some not too few coins. Whether for fun or for money, blogging shall inexplicably be a contributing factor to my overall growth. I’ve known a lot of people, made a lot of friends, gone on to meet some, developed and executed other ideas in the real world and …. grown. No I did not meet McShiko from the blogs.
- I like to try things. I’ll try out everything within my reach at least once. Key words ‘within my reach’. Thats why I intend to milk a goat soon. Ish like going to space with Richard Branson is not within my reach. Neither is Karaoke.
- They kept telling me I could write. I kept asking write what. Write where. Then blogging came about and the rest is current affairs. When the Lord asks me what I did with my life, I seriously think I would say I put whatever little writing ability I have to some use.
- In here I have a small time family of me own who I believe would offer support and encouragement in a jiffy if I put a cry out there.
- Is it silly to say that I love Decor? And that in a blog I have an online house to decorate as I wish? Splash colour, put bows, ribbons and nice little badges if I wanted to?
I think in the end I blog because I can.
Before I started blogging I was warned that I would have to develop a thick skin because some mean people out there would come and say mean things. I’ve never seen the need for that because I don’t see why someone should come to my personal space and spill vitriol. If my space is any offensive, you kinda sorta just don’t show up no? If blogging involved having to deal with barbs and online feuds daily then I really would have to think twice about it.
Why do you blog?
By grace kay on Apr 7, 2011
i never thought of blogging as ‘own a little space in the internet abyss to write whatsoever I feel like’ but that’s so true!
i blog cause i can put the madness within out for all to see and not have to think twice about it, plus it’s super fun, and i get to meet nice virtual people
xoxo
By Mo on Apr 7, 2011
I blog because it is an artistic outlet for me, because of the cathartic effect and, sometimes, because I just need to ‘talk’.
Now, what is this business of karaoke being outside your reach? I have it on reliable authority that Mombasa and Nairobi are only a few hours apart. When are we going karaoke-ing?
“Blogging ushered me into this community of great thinkers young and old.”
Why thank you.
By Murasta on Apr 7, 2011
I’d say I totally get where you’re coming from but really, blogging just for the fun of blogging is what its all about. Whether the world approves or not, haters gone hate but who cares about them anyway?! Love this blog btw.
By Shiko-Msa on Apr 7, 2011
Mo you have put it better than me. Sulk.
Karaoke, not in a million years. Not even on a helium high.
GraceKay I see you got cute buttons on your site. Thats what we’re talking about. Yes you need to vent and blogs is a good place to do that.
By Mama Shujaa on Apr 7, 2011
I blog to connect, to discipline my writing, to learn, expand my horizons, to stay current, for entertainment. Like you, I’ve made wonderful connections in the blogosphere; and I always enjoy visiting your space.
By barbie wambui on Apr 7, 2011
I’m like you, I don’t talk that much so I simply write I’ve always written somewhere, places like journals and diaries when the net wasn’t this exposed. It’s my escape and I can blog for hours sometimes.
By Mo on Apr 8, 2011
I love how you’ve described your motivation to blog because it is true to who you are.
As for karaoke, I’ll sing, you watch/laugh/whatever pleases your fancy. Deal?
By Nyambura on Apr 8, 2011
Blogging is fun. And fun is goooood. Keep Blogging girl, your on line thoughts crown my coffee breaks.
By bikozulu on Apr 11, 2011
I blog because I find freedom in it that can never be bottled in a bottle of wine. You would know Shiko.
By Mackel9 on Apr 11, 2011
Am glad that even when you have nothing to say you still blog because you can! I love your attitude you should share me some of that
By Mackel9 on Apr 11, 2011
I blog because there are things you cannot hold up locked, you have to let them out, express them Just like Biko things that cannot be bottled in wine bottle!!
By The Spinster on Apr 11, 2011
I blog coz it’s fun! I’m rather talkative in real life so need an additional avenue to speak when I don’t have an audience in front of me. I also love that I have discovered in the blogosphere so many Kenyans with such varried points of view and skill in putting it all down.
By Shiko-Msa on Apr 12, 2011
Barbie karibu. Great to discover your young blog. Worry not, you’ll meet lots of nice older sisters and brothers in blogosphere.
Mama Shujaa why thank you. To discipline writing. Now that sounds mzuri.
Mo deal. Haya Harry’s Bar holds Karaoke Fridays. Just saying.
Nyambura thanks.
Yes Biko. I would know that so well.
Mackel9 true. As a friend of mine would say, we need to espress selfs.
The Spinster they may just bring on a verbal blogging platform. Then we shall have the bets of both worlds.
By Shiko-Msa on Apr 12, 2011
Barbie karibu. Great to discover your young blog. Worry not, you’ll meet lots of nice older sisters and brothers in blogosphere.
Mama Shujaa why thank you. To discipline writing. Now that sounds mzuri.
Mo deal. Haya Harry’s Bar holds Karaoke Fridays. Just saying.
Nyambura thanks.
Yes Biko. I would know that so well.
Mackel9 true. As a friend of mine would say, we need to espress selfs.
The Spinster they may just bring on a verbal blogging platform. Then we shall have the best of both worlds.
By Shiko-Msa on Apr 12, 2011
Murasta, thanks. I cant get to your site whats up with the linky?
By Nkirdizzle on Apr 12, 2011
I blog to air out my thoughts and try to make sense of them. My blog is a platform where I can be heard, my words are my voice and I shout as loud as I can.
I like blog whoring because you get to discover diverse minds and get inspiration from strangers everywhere.
I think most of the reasons you blog apply to me as well. This is definitely a great spin off to blogging recipe
By carolkmail on Apr 12, 2011
Other than because I’m mental? I am seriously socially inept. Yeah, yeah, I know, who woulda thunk it, right? Blogging helps my brain not explode with too many things. Plus like you, it helped me interact with great minds. Refer to the above post if you don’t believe me
By Shiko-Msa on Apr 12, 2011
Nkirdizzle I can’t believe I forgot that I was supposed to do ‘Blogging Recipe’. I guess I shall still have to do that in the future then. Thanks for the tag. It was fun doing this article.
Carolkmail socially inept? Really? Who would have thunk indeed! You do not happen to have hermit-ic tendencies now do you.
I’ve hurriedly referred to the above post and now am at yours waiting for my song.
By Nkirdizzle on Apr 13, 2011
It was definitely a great read
By Guru on Apr 18, 2011
I blog because I can.
By Pete R Njenga on Apr 25, 2011
Shiko,
I blog because that is the best way I learn and share. Come to think of it, I spend most of my time reading. What I have so far read has in many ways shaped my thinking and influenced my perceptions. I believe my writing adds value somewhere
I recently discovered I cannot stop writing, especially blogging. After beggining a hiatus scheduled for Apr 01 till June 30, I was back in just three weeks.
It’s always been a pleasure reading yours, inasmuch as we both keep changing URLs
By Pete R Njenga on Apr 25, 2011
Shiko,
I blog because that is the best way I learn and share. Come to think of it, I spend most of my time reading. What I have so far read has in many ways shaped my thinking and influenced my perceptions. I believe my writing adds value somewhere
I recently discovered I cannot stop writing, especially blogging. After recently beginning a hiatus scheduled for Apr 01 till June 30, I was back in just three weeks.
It’s always been a pleasure reading yours, inasmuch as we both keep changing URLs
By Eve on Apr 29, 2011
I Blog because I have something to say and someone should listen!
By Shiko on May 5, 2011
Guru so simple so nice. And to think that I spent about 3 hours typing Lord knows how many words on why I blog.
Pete thanks for passing by. Writing/blogging gets this grip on you does it not? We write then. You’re welcome here any day.
Eve, as I discover yet another blog! Yours.
By pitzevans on May 6, 2011
i blog because i saw the chance to really grow, literature wise and get a chance to acquire skills which might benefit me later in life.
By Shiko-Msa on May 6, 2011
Pitzevans trust me skills and growth you shall get.
By Angani on May 7, 2011
I blog because I think alot. It sort of helps me see things clearer and understand myself better. Plus the interaction with other bloggers: amazing.
By woolie on May 8, 2011
I’m now guessing that I blog so that I can see/read other bloggers’ works. A most satisfactory undertaking.
By waywardfoe on Jun 12, 2011
i blog cos in conversations noone allows me a 1,000 word rejoinder before they jump in. also cos it lets me think about things i usually wouldn’t in a way that before i couldn’t.
By Vivacioushy on Jun 14, 2011
Mmmmmh… I have no idea why I blog.
Note to self; find out why you blog.
By Shiko-Msa on Jul 14, 2011
True Angani. Welcome to my space. Putting things down makes them so much clearer.
Woolie, assorted crazies and non crazies huh?
Waywardfoe interesting name. Interesting take. Uninterrupted flow and transfer of thoughts.
Vivacioushy you must have found out by now? Do share.
By Anyiko on Aug 4, 2011
I think i shall be reading a post from your blog everyday. I love your simple way of expression, if i had to write why i blog, it would be almost as parallel, though i talk a lot. I think i always say the wrong things then write the correct ones
Cheers!
By Shiko-Msa on Aug 29, 2011
Anyiko thanks and be my guest. This was August 4th so you must have read quite a bit of them by now.
By Project44 on Sep 13, 2011
I blog because the dynamics that shape relationships between men and women intrigue me…….so i scribble.
By Shiko on Dec 14, 2011
Testing.
By martin on Apr 20, 2012
just realized that i got more reasons why i blog after reading this