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There are so many blogs out there. And by so many, I mean many more!

But what are the blogs talking about? What are people blogging about? Not just about blogging and making money online. Those are wonderful topics but there are so many topics explored.

So, here is a series on what others are blogging about. Four bloggers per week, telling us what they blog about and why did they chose that particular! – In no particular order of course! ;)

JANINE RIPPER : REFLECTIONS FROM A RED HEAD

I started blogging in June 2010 for an online community called Emergen. Initially I started blogging because I had the urge to try to write again, after a hiatus of years due to being lost in depression and a career I was not passionate about. Emergen was a ‘safe’ community whereby I could explore the writing process, as well as topics I was passionate about like  tolerance, leadership and bullying.  I’m now the Blogging Coordinator for Emergen, and aim to help young people in Australia use blogging as a tool for social change.

Creating a personal blog seemed like the natural progression to make, as it provided me with the degree of freedom I couldn’t get in blogging for other people, or in creating my own ‘professional’ blog. I started my personal blog in September 2010 - Reflections From a Red Head.

The title of the blog is a spin off from the fact that I think way too much (should I say ‘reflect’) and from my hair colour, of which I’ve hated and been teased about for years. At the age of 33, I finally decided I loved my hair colour and that I was sick of being bullied for it. I was also sick of bullying in general. So why not include a reference to my hair colour in the title and use the blog to champion difference? (It also gave me an excuse to incorporate my new favourite colour of red into the design of the site).

As my blog surpasses 10 months, I just know that deep down my heart lies with blogging of a more ‘personal’ nature. I mean, sharing my stories and thoughts certainly does help me – and I hope that they help others to.

STUART MILLS : UNLOCK THE DOOR

Unlock The Door is my personal development blog. I chose to blog about personal development because it was the ‘niche’ that resonated with me the most. I’m not interested in niche websites, or on how to make a five-figure profit in a month. Instead, I chose personal development because I want to help others.

My mission in life is simple: to help others, to serve the Universe, and to leave this world a better place than when I found it. With my blog, I feel that it’s an ideal way to help move towards that mission. I know I’m helping others because others have thanked me for their help. And I know that I’m working towards making the world a better place because there could be any number of things that I could spend my time on, that are wasteful and harmful to myself and everyone around me.

My blog is for people who are genuinely interested in improving themselves, and who have an interest in being better at what they do. What ‘they do’ could be anything from being more pleasant around their families, to figuring out the meaning of life itself. Whatever my readers strive to accomplish in their lives, I try and help them achieve that goal, or way of living, by sharing my wisdom and writing it down as clearly as I can.

But what I don’t do is blog half-heartedly. If I couldn’t be bothered to blog, I can’t expect others to read it. It wouldn’t be fair. So I blog about personal development, and write from the heart, and I hope that others out there in the world take the time to read and listen.

ROY A. ACKERMAN : CEREBRATIONS

My blog is called cerebrations on purpose. I am involved in a plethora of activities that require creative thought. To spur others onto successful creations, I describe new topics or considerations for management, technology, medicine, or finance. I look forward- with great anticipation- their discussion among my readers.

 

 

 

SAMANTHA BANGAYAN: WHAT LITTLE THINGS

I blog about my experiences as a Canadian expat living in the Central Andes of Peru. My blog has become a venue for me to reflect on life and encourage others to reflect on life as well. Through my blog, I’m able to not only document my experiences here, but also to make a commitment to continue actively observing and questioning everything around me. I’m finding that life is so much fuller and so much more colorful when we consciously live it!

But nothing is ever achieved single-handedly and I notice my reflections growing and evolving as I converse with my readers in the comments section. The responses to my posts are so valuable because they encourage me reassess and blend perspectives from different walks of life and from all over the world. It becomes a learning experience for everyone who participates!

 

So, there! Four bloggers talking about their passions in blogging? What is yours? What inspired you to blog. 

Also, stay close by, there is more coming!

 

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About Hajra

Hajra loves writing and blogging is something she just got addicted to and now can't seem to let go! She has a personal blog at Hajra Kvetches. In her blog she just seems to be complaining about life and is fighting right back! Also she is a freelance content writer at Rockying
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Comments

  1. Daniela says:
    February 2, 2012 at 4:20 am

    I love blogging. It gives me the possibility to write my thoughs and concepts and to actually have an audience for them. Apparently there are many people out there who want to share their thoughts but never had the technology to do so before blogging came up – everything was kept in privacy and diaries i guess!
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  2. Marco says:
    September 8, 2011 at 2:45 am

    Blogging is my way of expressing myself to the world. Sharing my views and opinions to others is the reason why I blog. Thank you for sharing this to us. I am now more inspired to keep my blog and do better.

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  3. Web Hosting Blog says:
    September 5, 2011 at 10:29 am

    I contribute on a Web Hosting services related blog, because its part of my work, ;) but definitely I am interested in other type of blogging.
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  4. Varti
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    September 4, 2011 at 4:32 am

    I’m blogging about fences… what.. :D

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  5. sibin says:
    September 2, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Hi Hajra

    Nice post.I like your Helping Mentality.Anyway you doing a Great Job.Serving other people is not a Easy job.Thank you my Friend.
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  6. Kim Davies says:
    September 1, 2011 at 3:46 am

    Hey, Hajra.

    It’s great to find Stu and Samantha here. And, thanks for pointing me out to Roy and Janine. I will visit their blogs after I comment here. :)

    I blog because I want to share the magic of 3D rendering to the masses. There are a lot of people who are yet unaware about the benefits of 3D renderings in their business and I want this to change. Blogging about 3D rendering might be hard because it is a niche topic but it has helped me to be more creative about presenting my stories to my audience.
    Kim Davies recently posted..The Goodness of Lasagna and 3D RenderingsMy Profile

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    • Hajra
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      September 3, 2011 at 4:12 am

      Hey Kim,

      I have a lot more familiar faces coming along in the series…stay tuned! :)

      Roy and Janine have fabulous blog..I see you visited Janine’s! I was so unaware of 3D rendering and the thoughts behind it before I visited your blog!

      Thanks so much for visiting! Hope you have a great weekend!
      Hajra recently posted..Bill says VersatileMy Profile

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  7. Janine says:
    September 1, 2011 at 3:20 am

    Thanks for the chance to be included in the post Hajra! And with such amazing company too!
    Janine recently posted..Inner Beauty Shining BrightMy Profile

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  8. Roberta Budvietas
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    August 31, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Blogging is a great way for me to learn from the events that happen around me and share those learnings with whomever chooses to read them. While not many people seem to find my lessons useful yet, they definitely help me deal with life in my corner of the world
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    • Hajra
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      September 1, 2011 at 1:36 am

      Hey Roberta.

      That is such a new way to look at blogging – sharing learning. Your posts are awesome and more than useful. But yes, even if one person looks at the posts and says it helped them in any way, that makes all the difference…doesn’t it?
      Hajra recently posted..Vampires and Being YourselfMy Profile

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  9. Samantha Bangayan says:
    August 31, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    First off, thank you so much for asking me to contribute to this series! What an honor! I loved getting to know all of these bloggers better, Hajra! It’s so interesting to read other’s purposes for blogging both in your post and in the comments. It reflects our varied interests and values. =)
    Samantha Bangayan recently posted..Before the World Ends: The Earthquake in PeruMy Profile

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  10. Karan Lugani says:
    August 31, 2011 at 9:13 am

    I decided to start blogging to make myself comfortable with the art of writing and blogging has helped me much in the academics. Being just 15, I know its difficult to manage a blog alone, But Blogging is what soothes me and inspires me to be patient and wait for the best.
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  11. Adeline says:
    August 31, 2011 at 8:11 am

    Yes, it is. I’m learning just as much as I am enjoying the journey.
    Adeline recently posted..Balut: Stuff of Nightmares or Just Misunderstood?My Profile

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  12. Mark says:
    August 30, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    The more I network with bloggers, the more I see it as a form of expression and therapy.

    You always read about interesting people and this post did not disappoint. I will visit some of these blogs…;)

    Mark
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    • Hajra
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      August 31, 2011 at 3:47 am

      Hey Mark,

      I would agree; there are so many amazing bloggers and so much talent and diversity in the blogging world that it leaves me spellbound at times!

      Do visit them; all of them have wonderful things to say and so much wonderful things to share!

      Thanks so much for stopping by! :)
      Hajra recently posted..Vampires and Being YourselfMy Profile

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  13. James H says:
    August 30, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I change my mind on this from day to day, I think thats what keeps me active everyday. I have a plan to fall back on if I have block
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  14. Atish says:
    August 30, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    I write about blogging, SEO, pc tips and tricks, latest News and reviwes.
    Atish recently posted..Tips To Get Huge Visits On The Latest PostsMy Profile

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  15. Chris | Searchable.com says:
    August 30, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    I write about search engine optimization and how the social web and business mix while at work, but while at home I blog about writing social fiction, screenwriting, and entrepreneurship.
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  16. Eric Murphy says:
    August 30, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Great article. I blog about reviews about cell phones.
    Eric Murphy recently posted..Samsung S8600 Wave 3 Unlocked Reviews and SpecificationsMy Profile

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  17. Stuart says:
    August 30, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Hey hey, I know that guy called ‘Stuart’, think he blogs about keys right? ;-)

    Thanks for featuring me here today Hajra, I’m truly honoured and humbled by your kindness. Anything else you need, just let me know :-)
    Stuart recently posted..The Incredible Benefits Of Saying NoMy Profile

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    • Hajra
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      August 31, 2011 at 4:01 am

      Hey Stuart,

      Oh he is very well known for his fabulous posts and the zillion guest posts he writes around the web!

      I had to feature you; you are one of my favorite bloggers, how could I forget you ;)

      Oh yes, there are so many thing you could tell us… where does all that amazing energy and talent come from ;)

      Thanks so much for stopping by; your blog is awesome and deserves all the attention! Good Day!
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  18. Sandy says:
    August 30, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Hi Hajra,

    You really have great ideas in sharing and collecting other bloggers information and compile it into one great website. I truly appreciate it.
    Sandy recently posted..cheap car insuranceMy Profile

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    • Hajra
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      August 31, 2011 at 4:03 am

      Hey Sandy,

      In real life I love making friends, in virtual life, I like making blogging friends! One of the ways to have great networking is to establish good connections with bloggers via their blogs. There are bloggers who love to “talk” and that gets real fun! :)

      Thanks so much!
      Hajra recently posted..Vampires and Being YourselfMy Profile

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  19. DiNaRa says:
    August 30, 2011 at 7:48 am

    I think it was a great idea to share with us these many many blogs that we have online. May be we will never meet them online but for you. That’s really cool as for me it is catching to hear why people blog and that they get from blogging.

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  20. Adeline says:
    August 30, 2011 at 6:30 am

    I decided to start blogging to share reviews on different spas and restaurants found in the city where I live. After reading about the condition of the travel industry in my country and being able to finally start traveling after a very long time, I expanded my blog a little bit so that now it’s more a travel blog than just another spa and restaurant review blog.
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