Wednesday, July 18, 2007

What's In A Blog?

It's been a rather slow afternoon after a hectic morning. And this is probably the last free afternoon I'm gonna have for the next week or so. Got some new 'urgent' (aren't they always) projects that need to be completed and it's gonna keep me pretty busy for a bit.

So, I've been sitting here all afternoon (of cos after I completed whatever work that needs to be done ... hehehe) and have been randomly visiting people's blogs. Some are pretty cool, some are not. I'm actually pretty particular about the blogs I visit. It has to be attractive enough, visually as well as content wise (for me anyway) to make me wanna stay and read more. If it isn't I'm out of there in a heartbeat.

What kind of blogs attract me you might ask. Well, I'd rather read blogs that are more personal in nature, stuff that relates to the author of the blog. It should be sort of like an online diary, for want of a better word. That's what I really feel a blog should be all about, but that's my own humble opinion anyway.

A blog that's too serious, business oriented, political and with loads of video's and animation (and I mean loads to a point where it takes forever to load) are definitely a no-no to me. I don't really know about the rest of you but I cannot for the life of me relate to blogs like these.

Every morning, I have this, urrmmm, you may call it ritual, where I visit all my regular and favourite blogs out there before I start my work proper (unless I'm rushing for an appointment or something). And the reason I keep on coming back for more from these blogs is because I can relate to it. They're all written in a very warm and personal way with loads of funny, witty, informative and thought provoking stories.

I started blogging just for the fun of it and to have a place to rant and rave about anything at all under the sun (especially things that concern me) and It's bloggers like you (you guys know who you are) that makes my blogging experience fun. And I must say a big thank you to all you guys and gals out there for supporting my blog by visiting me and always leaving such funny, encouraging, thoughtful and nice (I haven't received any bad one's yet and hopefully never ... hehehe) comments.

Most of these blogs I've actually been visiting since the start of my blogging days (which was actually pretty recent) and they're really pretty great blogs. So, to all you bloggers out there that I've left comments with, you can be rest assured that in my humble and honest opinion, I think your blogs are awesome :) Two thumbs up to all you guys and gals!

28 comments:

  1. nice post, nick!! im so touched by your honesty. and im so glad u left comments on my blog which leads me to think that my blog is awesome. hehe.. :)) thanks, nick! two thumbs up for you too!! plus two toes up for u (personally from me). *wink* :))

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  2. Oh, you left a comment in my blog!! Does that include mine? :P *teeheehee* JK

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  3. So I can assume I'm awesome because you've left comments in my blog? But I already knew that. :D

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  4. you've been tagged! :) http://agreatpleasure.blogspot.com/2007/07/10-thingy-i-hate.html

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  5. Nick, That's great! I'm so glad you left a comment on my blog! Since Anything Goes is one of my favorites, much for the reasons you sited! I love to hear what going on in you and "the wifes" world. Great Post! I enjoyed it! :)

    Ann

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  6. Sounds like we both have the same routine. Get up, get coffee, check blogs, maybe post something, answer email, get on with the day.

    This was a great post, and I feel much the same.

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  7. Hey Buddy! Since you always leave a comment on my blog it must be great too, well to you at least LOL Two thumbs up yours...Ooops...errr I meant two thumbs up! LOL

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  8. Nick! Preparing for busy days ahead I see... I bet we're still gonna get a few posts from u even then! You're addicted remember?! LOL

    Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for your comments on my blogs, you've been great! HUGSSSS :) :)

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  9. Nick mate, that's so close to my own opinion that I could copy and paste it to my blog. But of course I won't.

    Thank YOU, for visiting my blog buddy.

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  10. Jean - you're welcome. And thanx for the tag. Not sure what I have to do with the tag, but will check it out.

    Cindy, but of cos it includes your blog ...

    Lis, yup, you're rite but then you already knew that didn't you.

    Ann - wow, nice to know Anything Goes is one of your favourites. I'm honoured. Watch out for more postings on the adventures of Nick & Mrs. Nick :)

    Seiche - buddy, glad I'm not the only one who does that ... LOL.

    Adrian - Buddy, this is a family rated blog ... LOL! Yup, you got it right, I wouldn't be visiting your blog if it was a pile of dung now would I :)

    Marzie - Hmm, you could be possibly be right about that one. I do need a break sometimes from my 'urgent' projects, rite? (OK, OK, I'm an addict!!) LOL!

    Hui Sen, hey buddy, please feel free to copy and paste. You have my full unconditional permission .. LOL! What are friends for, rite?

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  11. Nick : I see that you do come back to visit my humble blog now & then... that means my blog passed the 'good blog' worth a read criteria mark from Nick... yeah...!!
    I *applause* this to myself.... *blush*

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  12. Well, I don't have a blog. I prefer to read them. Your's is one of my fav, funny & entertaining:)

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  13. Janice, you do deserve a big round of applause! You make me sound like a blog critic la. LOL!

    Sweetiepie, thanks for the compliment :) Start your own blog soon so I can come and leave nice comments for you too :)

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  14. Thanks for leaving comments on my blog, now im sure that my blog is awesome!hehehe and we have the same ritual,browsing ppls blog everyday!and loving it!

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  15. I do tend to get a little bit political! But all with purpose! Yours is always a pleasure! Keep it up Nick!

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  16. Hey Barrett, when I say political, I mean those that have no other topic at all. Yours is different, it's more diverse and It does keep me coming back :)

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  17. Hey Shana, Thank YOU for leaving comments in my blog in the first place. Yup, I guess lots of people do have the same ritual too ... It's an addiction I tell you. LOL!

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  18. Thanks Nick! Trust me on this, it is not the quantity but the quality. You my friend are always a top drawer blogger! I am a big fan! Keep up the great posts! Take care and have a great day!

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  19. Its a serious addiction! LOL I know what you mean about blogs that are so loaded with stuff they wont load, that usually sends me off in a hurry too. Thanks for your comment today on the Aussie Slang post - couldnt leave that one out of the list!

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  20. Barrett, thanks a million for the nice words! Gee, you make me *blush*... LOL! Appreciate the comments. You have a great weekend yourself.

    Lavendar - Guess I'm not the only one who gets turned off by sloooowwwww loading blogs. Couldn't resist commenting on that Aussie slang!

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  21. Nick, come over & see ME....http://janiceng.blogspot.com/2007/07/face-behind-blog-meme.html

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  22. Hi Nick! I see you've been voted for Best Humor Blog! Cool, it's most appropriate, watch me go and vote for you now! :) :)

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  23. Hi! Just dropping by. You just started blogging and you already received tons of comments. What's your secret? :)

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  24. I discovered your blog through Revellian and Seiche and it has been an excellent read everytime you've posted.

    I tagged you for an award on my most recent post over on my blog. Keep up the good work!

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  25. I got here from Wolfgangs Blog and agree with what you say about preferring the personal blogs. I'm certainly not in it to make money :)

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  26. Janice, thanks for the invite to go over & see 'you'. Will get my pix up soon as I can ...

    Marzie, Gee, I hid the award all the way at the bottom and you still managed to see it, shy la. Thanx for the support with your vote though :)

    Earthly Emily - No secret at all. Everyone has been so nice with their comments. Thanx for dropping by though.

    Welcome wolfgang, glad to see you here and thanx for the nice comment and the award. Will go claim it ... :)

    Loz - Good to have you here too. I couldn't make money from my blog even if my life depended on it ..l LOL! Hope to see you around more.

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  27. Here for the first time and totally agree with the type of blogs you read. When I started, we called them journals. lol. Long time ago. Nice blog, look forward to reading more.

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  28. Alphawoman - thanx for dropping by. Journal sound like a better name to call it than blogs. Hope to see you around more.

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