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In this generation, it's getting a little hard to grasp the true essence of reading and writing. Is scanning through Facebook considered reading? Reading tweets and threads on twitter? Posting your daily galas and barkada trips?

I believe that there is a criteria in writing different literary forms but we should never feel restricted with what we want to express especially with posting on social media. Yes, we have the right on freedom of speech but with that comes the responsibility and the consequences of expressing yourself publicly.

Whenever I see people rant on social media, it really takes a moment for me to let it sink in that these people were on the verge of their emotions that's why they go and take it out on social media where the public can see. This is where the "bashers" come in. Each and every one of us may have similar or different opinions. When we see rant posts we disagree on, we tend to comment and push ourselves or even others just to prove  a point. Remember, be responsible on what you read and write.

There are various ways to do responsible writing, like blogging for example. Having your own site gives you an advantage especially if you like to post about eventful encounters often. There are a lot of ready made blogs like blogger, tumblr, wix, etc. Blogging really helps you express yourself responsibly.

Here is a quote from one of my favorite books:

"The universe is bigger than anything that can fit into your mind."

- Love Letters to the Dead, Ava Dellaira

Language is dynamic, therefore reading and writing also is. Both are constantly changing - its forms and meaning but never the essence.