I enjoy blogging as both a journal and an interaction with an international group. I have found that I am learning much more than I ever anticipated. My husband even mentioned that he thinks I have been more witty, quick witted and have a larger vocabulary lately. I credit JoeUser with that.

I think that just as you need to condition your body, you need to exercise your brain. It is so easy to get into a mental slump when you are home all day with a 3yr old. Some weeks I barely interact in person with anyone other than my husband and children.

It is so stimulating to hear other's perspectives on things. To have subjects brought up that prompt you to do your own little info gathering journey. It is much easier to sit at home, watch TV while you are folding laundry and think about what to cook for dinner. Not fulfilling, but easy.

I kind of get a similar feeling as to when I was in college and meeting new, exciting, different people. This is so much better though. I am not stressed about what I will do for the rest of my life, I don't have to worry about early classes or exams, and I can sit at the computer in my PJs and interact with all of these interesting people....what a great time to be alive!

I am starting a new campaign "Don't jog, Blog!" After all, it is a very low impact activity