Phase 1: The Desire to be Heard.

12-ish hours after my first post and I have decided on what to write about next.
Having recieved feedback of my blog from the few friends who read it, I began to develop a certain growing compulsion so to speak, to spread my blog to the world; well, maybe not the world, but to as many people as possible. I can't really finger where this desire comes from but it has been something I've been trying to stem since I could never stand people spamming their blog address to their friends, relatives and then the friends they've never spoken to for over 10 years, finally ending in random forums scattered across the net. Perhaps it is the desire to feel like you have accomplished or taken part in starting a community? Or that so much time has been spent on it, someone has to read it! Ego? Wanting to know if your time was well spent? I don't really know but I suppose the reason would vary from persons to persons or perhaps all those reasons are existent within each and every one of us, just to different varying degrees. As I am sure there are countless amounts of interesting blogs out there, blogs are ultimately sources of references close friends can read to get to know more about you. It opens a window of insight into your views and facilitates interactions you might have with them the next time you meet, be it conversationally or silently in the background. Through this reasoning I (still with mild pangs of guilt) pasted my blog address in my MSN comments. I hope I can forgive myself before the day ends.

Having said, in a feeble attempt to ward off my feelings of guilt, I have decided to dedicate this post as a link and connection to other blogs.

Firstly, the blog of the friend that got me started: http://brennc.blogspot.com/

Secondly, the blog of my sister, whom I can trust to have an uncanny desire to respond to any posts I make: constructive or deconstructive - errrr, I'll add it later since I kinda never asked for it :P. Here it is! http://witherhana.livejournal.com

Well....that's about it. You can tell that I dont really know alot of blogs, so should you feel that evil voice in your head telling you to advertise your existence to the world, feel free to broadcast it in the comments section. I'll be sure to return the favor and give it a read. Promise.

Ain't the internet a crazy thing?

Oh yes, I'll be adding manga recomendations with html download links since I know most of you don't know how to use IRC (Fools! Noobs!). I'll try and keep it updated as well, just remember I'm no superman.

For today's manga reccomendation I bring you MX0! With genres of school-life, shounen and a touch of action/fantasy we follow the day-to-day walks of our main character as he is plunged into a school that teaches students how to manipulate magic. While unable to use magic, his physical combat capabilities more than compromise. A fun and light read!

http://vanlaerebeke.be/index.php?r=Mx0

Also read Ga-Rei, too lazy for an explanation but it's good, same genre but alot more action.

http://vanlaerebeke.be/index.php?r=2