Hokay, so.

First of all, there are a lot of people I've seen come out of the woodwork now that there is an iPod on the line.  It's funny how something shiny will really pique the interest of those who are usually quiet.  I really hope that shiny thingamijigger goes to someone cool, like Caughtaglimpse, Jacqulyn, Ramognino, Kdpartington, or Cadet.  There are few people I've left out of the list, but my head is stuffed up with the mighty powers of Zyrtec (mmm, the sweet smell of allergies).  They really voice their opinions in their own ways, and I admire that. 

 Second of all, why do I blog?  I blog because I can, and because it's a good way to waste away my downtime, rather than spending my days in the pesky sun.  Why do I blog here?  Initially, because it offered a scholarship.  Who wouldn't blog for one thousand dollars?  If you win, all you've done is been paid for your opinion, and that's rather nifty.  If I could get paid for my opinions, I'd be a very rich girl.  I now blog here partly out of habit, and partly because most of the time it is genuinely interesting to visit this website; much different than the infernal whinings of young adulthood (which, I admit, I am guilty of; but mostly in a "personal" blog).

When you blog, you are broadcasting to a wide populace your opinion.  This is a potentially dangerous situation, if you are not fond of conflict.  However, I am a firm believer that with conflict, there comes a definition of the self.  You can sit around running your mouth all you want, but it isn't until someone confronts you that you really understand just how your mind works, and where your morals lay.  It isn't until you are challenged that you know your true value and potential. 

So in short: I blog because I like getting to know myself, and most of the time I like reading/getting to know other people.  I say most of the time, however, because at times I find myself irritated what some of the populace feels they need to say.  But that's life.  Live, punch (whether metaphorically or literally is really up to you), and learn.

(edit): I forgot to attach a picture.  My bad.  Here it is.  It's of my bengal cat, Bosco.  When he knows I haven't blogged for the day, he makes the face shown in the photo.  It's motivation enough for me.