Blogathon # 31: Open Diary Survey…

Time: 1:30am Island Time (12:00am EST)

Here is a good way to kill some time, an entry and give my fellow bloggers a chance to get to know me all at the same time. Yes, it’s a survey!

Peter

1. How long have you been writing at Open Diary?

I started this diary on June 14th, 2000. That was a while back…

2. How long have you had a blog in general?

Just this one, and it’s been six years and counting.

3. How many blogs do you currently have and use on a regular basis?

Only this site. I like this one and it does the trick.

4. How many accounts do you have with Open Diary?

I used to have three, but I’ve narrowed it down to two.

5. What got you started writing at Open Diary?

I therapist one said that it would be helpful to keep a journal. I wasn’t too keen with the idea of putting stuff on paper. Later that day a friend showed me the site and I was hooked instantly.

6. What got you started blogging in general?

Same answer above, wanted to write a journal but not on paper.

7. Does your spouse/significant other(s) know about your diary?

Yes, Leah knows about it and reads it all the time.

8. What do(es) he/she/they think about it?

They’re okay with it, know that it’s a big thing for me.

9. Does your family know about your diary?

Yes, eveyrone does.

10. What do they think about it?

They don’t think much of it. Mom thinks its cool and she reads it all the time.

11. Do your friends know about your diary?

Yes, and they don’t care.

12. What do they think about it?

Not much really, they think the computer games are much cooler.

13. When you first log in to Open Diary, what is the first thing you do?

I usually check notes, and then favorites. Then I’ll write an entry if there’s time.

14. Do you use the “stay logged in” option?

Never, I never leave the diary signed in.

15. How often do you back up your diary?

Not often enough…

16. Do you know if you’ve ever been nominated for Reader’s Choice?

I have been a few times, not a big deal really.

17. How many Favorites do you have?

A lot.

18. Do you have a handfull of Favorites whose entries you read before you read any others on your list?

Of course, everyone does.

19. How many people have you met in person from Open Diary?

A few, but not too many.

20. How many people do you know from Open Diary that you knew before you started writing here?

Only one, the person who introduced me to it.

21. How many diarists have you spoken to on the phone?

Only one.

22. How many diarists have you exchanged e-mail addresses with?

A few… quite a few actually.

23. How many diarists have you exchanged postal mail with?

Only a small handful.

24. Have you ever had a romantic attraction to someone on Open Diary?

Of course, but it was just a simple attraction. Nothing to gush over…

Have you had intimate physical contact with someone on Open Diary?

No, I’ve been married the whole time I’ve been logged in and I’m as loyal as a puppy dog.

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