The word "Blog" is short for weblog. A weblog is defined as an online journal that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Until a few months ago, I had never even heard the word "Blog". Since I don’t usually participated in forums or chat rooms the idea of writing a blog was not only foreign to me but a little bit intimidating. I was worried that people would read what I wrote and think it was awful.It wasn't until a young 25 year old, single editor, fresh out of college from the Moore County Independent convinced me to turn in a writing sample that things change. He told me that my work had a unique "voice" and asked me to write a weekly column. At first it was terrifying to think that hundreds of people would be reading about my personal experiences. After a few weeks, my column starting receiving positive reviews. I even noticed that my writing improved and Evan made fewer corrections. Eventually, writing became something that I enjoyed and I stopped worrying about what other people thought. So consider taking a step out of your comfort zone and start your own blog. It doesn’t have to be grammatically correct or life altering, it just has to be a reflection of you. Your blog should be an expression of who you are and a place for your voice to be heard. Whether you write about motherhood, personal ambitions or just how the day went, do it your way. That’s what a blog is all about.PS. Kuddos to Heidi for taking a chance and starting her own blog.
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