let me set the scene, my mum found my blog…. within 10 minutes she was on the phone and concerned that i am using my blog inappropriately as an outlet rather than speaking to her. i know that she’ll probably be reading this, so i’ll take this opportunity to say, mum i love you, there’s nothing to worry about…

for me, the blog is fun, it might be amateur but i enjoy writing my hopefully amusing stories. If nothing else, it doesn’t seem so bad when incidents happen - in fact i’m almost pleased as it gives me something to write about! I’m not the only one, I recently came across this blog which i think it’s fair to say is almost as random as mine - and i love it. If you look at this post it takes it even further, but there’s something endearing about it

in my opinion it’s a generation thing - youngsters growing up now feel a lot more independent, free to join communities and develop their own identities. whether this is sustainable, only time will tell. there has already been evidence that things might have to change, only confirmed by the recent kathy sierra situation. whilst 99% of the people out there using the web are decent individuals, it’s the small minority that have to ruin it for the others! whilst freedom of speech is imperative, people should be accountable for their actions when they act in an irresponsible manner.

for me though, my blog is just a bit of fun, i’m not taking myself seriously and i just hope that i make a few people smile. i can understand why people might have reservations about posting pictures of themselves on the worldwide interweb but i’m fine with it as it’s not like i’m posting any indecent ones of myself. i see a blog as an addition to my life, it doesn’t replace human contact and it certainly doesn’t replace a good old natter - but sometimes it’s good just to type away and press publish!

so the question is, do i change my ways and keep my matters private or continue to publish my incidents??? whilst i ponder, i’m thinking of a great post for easter…

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