Friday, November 12, 2004

On opening a new account

So many people blog. They write about what they want to talk about, when they want to do it. Kind of like speakers corner when the audience is world-wide (or at least a Google search away). I guess I will try it out, see if anyone is interested in what I have to say, or more likely just add my ramblings to the Google cache for future generations to ignore.

My name is...well...its kinda like Hiltmon...but not. I am not a dog or a 12 year old ackneyed nerd, nor am I a geriatric in a drooling room awaiting a sponge bath. I just an ordinary guy leading an ordinary life in extraordinary times. They have to be extraordinary times or I'll have nothing to write about.

So why do people blog? Some do it for fame, some because they are bored, some do it because others do, and most have a reason we cannot fathom. Why am I trying this? Well, I guess I want to leave my mark, my insignificant scratching on the internet wall. Maybe one day I will blog something that someone else will read and it will the world a better place for them, or maybe no-one will ever notice me and I'll remain in the nerdy shadows. Either way, I can indulge in any topics I want, when I want. As soon as I find a topic to indulge in, as soon as I find something to say.

I mean, what should I blog about? Shall I blog about me? What shall I say about me? I could cover what I wear, what I eat, where I work, but....boring! Who cares, its not interesting and it will not make the world a better place. How can wearing Gap and eating at a Diner (and then blogging about it) make this world a better place or change someone's life?

Shall I blog about my friends? That would violate the trust between friends. I keep their secrets and they keep mine (I have none but is sounds better if they feel like they have secrets of mine to keep) I do not want to embarass them or make them more famous than me. Let them blog if they want.

Shall I blog about work? Naaaaah!

Politics? Naaaaah!

Sex? Naaaaah

TV? Tech? Sports? 101 Uses of an empty Kleenex box? No no no no no no no!

I'll come back when I have something to say. Until then...

The hiltmon has left the website.