Blogging, why bother?

I have been thinking about the reasons why I decided that I would like to start a blog and it got my thoughts going. If you take the time to think about it, there are some really good reasons to start sharing your experiences through cyber space. Here are some of the reasons that I decided to start my blog:

1. It allows me freedom. I feel like having a blog is like having a personal space. It enables me to say what I want and express myself without having to defend or confirm what I say.

2. It's inspiring. I find that when I read other peoples blog's I get inspired by the things that some of them say. I hope that I can have that same effect on people through this blog. I also find that it inspires me to do better for myself because I know that there is the possibility that somewhere out there, some one might be reading this now.

3. It's fun. I enjoy being able to come and write about things that excite me or that I find interesting. It's great to get responses from others about what you write.

4. It improves your communication. This might seem weird, but one of the reasons why I wanted a blog is because I want to improve on my communication. I often dream of being a grandparent that tells all these amazing stories about my life. I think it's a great skill to be able to tell stories that captivate your audience. Compared to 50 years ago, people don't tell many stories any more. One day I'd like to write a book. I'm not sure what it'll be about, but I know that by having blogging experience it will make writing that book a whole lot more fun.

5. To keep loved ones up to date with my life. We all know what it's like getting SPAM from relatives. Having a blog enables them to be able to come to you when they want to find out more. It's a way for people see what you're up to.

6. It's a venting station. Now granted, not everything will be appropriate to put up on your blog, but many things will. If you have opinions about current affairs or just want to challenge ideas, then a blog is a great place to do it. It also saves you from annoying the people in your immediate vaccinity about having to hear the same thing over and over again.

I do accept that not everyone will find blogging attractive. Other people might enjoy painting or drawing, or even playing some amazing music. A blog lets you experience a different side of yourself. What other reasons do you feel should be on this list?