have you ever stumbled upon a stranger's blog by chance, and after reading a couple of entries, you feel this inexplicable connection with the author. perhaps you were impressed by the author's insights towards certain issues in life. perhaps the author was able to put into words what you have always felt but couldnt articulate. youre dying to share with the author some of your reflections, or just to tell him/her how he/she had completely won over your heart with that incredibly witty post. unable to contain your awe and admiration, you hurriedly click on the comments column, only to hesitate after typing in your name and your email. you are at a loss of words. youre afraid that what youre about to write in the textarea wouldnt be of equivalence to the intellect of the author. your self confidence collapses, your grasp of the language is put into question. five minutes of cracking your brains, and all you managed to do is to type and retype the word 'hello'. and finally after contemplating for another ten minutes, you decide to bookmark the page, delete the few pathetic alphabets, and exit the site.

next time maybe, you think to yourself.


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