N For Nigeria

Today, for the first time I was able to check out Global Voices Online , and I absolutely loved it. The web site compiles various blog postings from bloggers around the world. I had no idea that a website like this even existed. I felt very enlightened once I was made aware of its existence. So in I looking over the entire site, I decided to focus on Nigeria. Just by the current postings, it was as if I were watching the news. The postings consisted of news and happenings taking place in and around Nigeria. It was apparent that the different blog postings had been written by experienced bloggers. The language of the blog was not that of someone (like me ) whom had just begun their blogging expedition.

Nevertheless, for a moment I felt connected to the Nigerian people. I almost felt compelled to leave a comment about some of the topics bloggers had written on. But I didn’t.LOL! However I did began to realize the strength of resources can truly bridge the world. We know that the media only gives a screwed view of international now with websites like Global Voices Online, we can get the facts from the people who are experiencing and vice versa. Experiencing this site takes me back to the idea of “pen pals”. Remember those? When people actually wrote letters with a pencil and some paper? Well this website, gives me the same feeling as having a international pen pal. Maybe I will connect with someone on this website and share my experiences later. You should do the same!!