Happy International Blog Day

This post is red because Maira asked me to write in red.

Today is International Blog Day. Bet you didn't know that.

I am supposed to answer these questions:

Why did you start blogging?
To keep my family and friends updated about my life in Israel.

What do you blog about mainly?
Whatever is on my mind.

Do you blog in your first language or in another language, and why?
Yes. Because if I blogged in Hebrew no one would understand me including the Hebrew speakers.

What motivates you to keep blogging even if (like most bloggers) youÂ’re not paid much for it?
My parents said they like it.

Is your audience mainly inside your own country or around the world?
I don't know if anyone besides my parents is even reading this. Oh, Linda left a comment the other day, so I guess she is. Hi Linda!

What do your family and friends think about the fact that you are a blogger?
It's a dark secret they try not to let out. All the neighbors are talking.
Seriously, if they like it, they read it. If not, the alternative is obvious.

Does your boss know you have a blog?
I have no boss. I have no job. Maybe why I have the time to blog.

What is the relationship between blogs in your country or region and the mainstream media?
No lack of opinions in Israel, and certainly no lack of 'experts.' Why read the news when you can write it yourself?

When you blog, how would you describe what you write? Is it part of a conversation? Is it ranting? Is it a daily diary? Is it journalism? Is it some or all of these things at different times? Does the definition matter?
I would characterize this blog as a journal. I don't see why the definition matters.

Have blogs started to have an impact on politics in your country? Have they started to influence what stories get covered in your countryÂ’s media?
Blogs had a very big impact on the mainstream coverage of the war with Lebanon. I think everyone has heard about how bloggers noted the photo-doctoring scandal.


Okay, Now I am supposed trecommendnd five blogs. Here goes:

http://cyboc.blogspot.com/
This guy is a swimmer and runner. In between the training info, he's pretty entertaining.

http://beirutspring.blogspot.com/
This Lebanese blogger has something to say aboueveryoneon

http://olehgirl.blogspot.com/
Seems like a nice girl.

http://www.diabolicdigest.net/
I may not agree with all of his solutions, but at least someone is trying to think outside the box.

http://www.tololy.com/
Jordanian girl's beautiful blog. How does she do all that cool design stuff?

Okay, Have fun, people!