spontaneous birth of a blog

i have never done this before. and i have never really considered doing this before. ever since i could put pen to paper i have always kept diaries, and so i found it hard distinguishing that line between typing up a blog and writing in a page in one of my diaries. and found that voyeurism aspect a little daunting. nevertheless, here is my blog. warm welcome. and a very happy birthday today to my brother Simon.