How do you feel being naked?

Dear blog,

I was thinking about how attracted and fascinated I was at the sheer idea of being able to express whatever ideas or opinions that I have about life.The freedom to type to voice out opinions under the minimal interference possible can be regarded as the principal reason as to why people blog and why readers would spend a certain amount of time and effort in savoring the writings of prolific bloggers.

Somehow, I feel the need to defend myself by saying that blogging has now lost its charm in me and a few of my friends.The absence of posts is not due to the lack of materials that we can sink our teeth in nor the increasingly hectic lifestyle of international students coping with foreign education systems.We were simply bored at the idea of blogging and flaunting our sense of individuality.

A very dear friend of mine used to question the dreadfulness of the internet as everything he posted, every utter nonsense, every gibberish shout-outs is liable for the scrutiny of other.It pains him to see robust social networking websites such as facebook,myspace and the almost obsolete friendster are growing more and more crowded. To my own amusement, the horrid of social networking strengthen by technology is not well accepted by youths, the young generation who have yet the experience or maturity to think about being "stark naked" in the eyes of observers.

It has always been human nature to think negatively about others.Perhaps, the ignition of a scandalous remark or the unconscious distribution of gossip is a reflection of our own insecurities and cry for attention.Perhaps, that was what attracted political bloggers in the first place. Every phrase constructed, every sentence concocted serve as a triumphant cry of democracy and freedom.The criticisms made on current governmental policies may be coated under " constructive criticism".Still, the freedom of speech promotes the exchange of information and opinions.

The main problem is: How confident are we towards the level of information that are lying within our grasp?

Blogging is almost figuratively speaking similar to having a kink for public nudity.We enjoy the increasing number of visitors reflected on our stat counters.We basically scream in joy upon receiving admiration and hungry looks from blog stalkers. We protest defiantly at the slightest contempt because we expose who we really are underneath that piece of garment coined as " identity". However, just like a convict repeated accused of public nudity, the kick from seeing the frighten looks of conservative young girls or the blood-shot eyes of old ladies somehow subdued as the diminishing return mechanism manifest itself.

In the end, bloggers would eventually have to ask themselves: Have you grown tired of exposing your naked to the scrutiny of the public eyes?