Blog issues

So I've been thinking about this whole blogging revolution going on. And honestly, why does Paul Murphy keep a blog? I've noticed that tons of people start a blog then quit, why? And who the reads this sorry blog anyway?

1. Who reads this blog anyway? Well about 30 people every day check the ole' blog. Most of the reader come from the US with a American Samoa coming in second and a few from New Zealand and somebody from Turkey (who could it be???). Oh and a Canadian!? Fair enough. Most of the hits come from a Georgia (30). Second is Arkansas (10) and New Jersey (10). There are a few places where I can pretty much tell who is visiting, like Jeremy Stoneburner from Ohio, SMK in Ely Nevada, or cousin David and Katie in Hawaii. Some are a little trickier like the hits I get from Texas. Sometimes from Austin sometimes from Plano and other places. Then there are the hits that scare me a little. Like the Bosier City, LA that's been coming for a while. Or Mountain Laurel, NJ. Blackville, SC and Hendersonville, TN also are a little strange. I'm not sure I know anyone in a lot of these places, but your welcome to drop by anytime.

2. Why do people quit blogging? Because they stink. I don't really know, I guess because of the lack of feedback or something. It is sad when you go to some blogs (caugh: Brett Morris) and see that only his wife and mother ever comment. I enjoy new people commenting, that way I don't have to always read Jason's anonymous notes.

3. Why the blog? This blog doesn't really add any credibility or cool points to Paul Murphy. In fact it probably make everyone realize what an idiot he is and that he spells at a fourth grade level. Also the blog lets me "interact" with friends. Another good reason for the blog is it lets me vent and work out issues. The problem, and reason for the entire post, is that some major issues I'd like to think out can't go on the blog. Today I had an issue become more clear and pressing. Now I could hop on here and say _______, but then I sound like I'm complaining. I also might come across as needy, and I don't like needy. I'm more of the Simon and Garfunkel "I am a rock" idea. I like the idea of being completely self-sufficient, which I hopefully will be in another two years. It sucks not being able to take care of yourself. I've got a lot of what I'll call collectible assets out. Ie my house, the jeep, and rent. Basically stuff people are covering for me. It makes me think about the prudence (insert Dana Carvey impersenation of G. Bush) taking a low paying job out of college that puts me below the poverty line. After the whole thing I've found myself between a rock and a hard place.

Paul "They flipped the Negative" Murphy

Yah I thought something was wrong with the picture and yes they did flip the negative.