If I could just unclog one blog...

Word. I have decided to start blogging.

But, in true Lauren style I have mixed feelings about this.

For starters, I loathe the term ‘blogging.’
It belongs in the family of vile ‘og’ words such as ‘clog,’ ‘bog’ and…‘log.’

Secondly, my aversion to blogging increased when that Flora ad appeared on TV. You know, the one with the middle-aged housewife talking about channelling her creativity through blogging.
* Cringe. *
The thought of myself logging on with moms worldwide to blog is unsettling.

So why the decision to plug in these words today?

Well, I have always admired people who journal. I think it takes guts and discipline to self-reflect and record one’s thoughts and feelings.

I on the other hand, have been known for purchasing decadent journals filled with fresh, white pages from Exclusive Books. Upon returning home, I’ll proceed to scribble one ridiculously dramatic entry, reread it the next day, cringe, rip the page out and banish the journal to an empty shoebox.

Countless songs on my guitar, scrapbook pages and art projects have met a similar fate. Oh to have what people refer to as a ‘creative streak.’

I shall now, try to overcome this neurotic pattern…

But why purge my thoughts online for all and sundry to see? Well dear friends, I can only hope that my experiences will in someway touch your lives for the better.
Who am I kidding!! The inner narcissist strikes again and hopes for the people to declare that I, Lauren am a wildly gifted writer destined for a career as a trendy, 20-something columnist!

I hate this blog already. Will it be my first and last...only time will tell.

Thanks for reading.

Peace.

PS: Is “peace” a pretentious ending? Celebrities are always saying “peace.” Pah, I like it! Peace out to everyone!