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How blogging had changed my life

I wrote in MyEC page "MyEC taught me to love writing. It's the greatest gift ever given to me. Thank you MyEC." Before this, like I've mentioned countless time before, I don't like reading blogs, nor do I write any blogs. I still remember my first step in writing a blog. I have been fidgeting and fretting about it for a long time. But with the encouragement from my friend Grape, I posted my first blog, 'The Infamous Durian'. Thus, for any MyEC members who wants to write a blog, a word of encouragement from someone is the biggest step and motivation.

Since that first step, I love writing though I am not a prolific blog writer. I can't write with a click of a hand nor do I can churn an idea at every seconds of the day. Mostly, I will write things that interest me such as my 'Did You Know' series. I also tried my hand in writing short stories as well as translating local myths into English though with my own twists and words.

I think writing blogs is an extension of my hobby of reading books. Why do I say it's an extension? When I am reading any books, I always admire the way the writers can use his creative ideas to create interesting plots. I also admire the way those writers using words to narrate their stories. So by writing, I am learning to implement the style of writing that I always admire as well as using all those interesting words that I've learnt.

Blogging also enhance my vocabulary. Previously, when I encountered any new words, they will be idling inside my mind. Just collecting dust. I seldom use them in my official office communication. Admit it. You can't use much of your creativity when communicating in business related matters. So by blogging, I can wipe away the dust and use those interesting words. This definitely brush up and sharpen my knowledge in words usage.

Whether I like or hate it, I had to admit that blogging forced me to look back at my grammar. I know I still making a lot of mistake in this area, but I like to think I'm making fewer than before. Sometimes, I can even detect my own mistakes when I re-read my own writing. I like to think that as an achievement since I can detect them. 

Finally, blogging also enriches my life. I get to know so many people, friends from all over the world of whom otherwise I will never have known. With their comments, I could glimpse a little bit of their own lives, their views and stands. This is definitely a precious gift that I received with just a simple change of my life from a simple reader to a 'not-so prolific' blogger.

To who ever that had spent their precious time to read my blogs, and/or not left your comments, I really appreciate it. Every comments and every 'like' are like a bucketful of encouragement and motivation for me to continue writing. A BIG thank you.