One, two, three Blog myself!

By Lauren Roodt

I'm not sure if you remember that game we used to
play as kids called base or usually "1, 2, 3 block". We used to sneak around stealthily trying to get close to the target, shouting "1, 2, 3 BLOCK MYSELF!" when we managed to sneak up behind who ever was 'on' without getting caught. I have a feeling that as a kid I put a few alterations onto the game. Who ever was on (let's call him the detective) wasn't allowed to move from a certain specified point and was only allowed to take two steps away from the said area. There were designated areas in which we could hide (bases.If the detective caught/spotted someone at the first base (usually the biggest hide-out therefore easier to hide in) he was rewarded by being allowed to take an extra three steps away from his post. This made the game that much more exciting because it increased our chances of being spotted.

This blogging assignment has a familiarity to my childhood game. The recent offer of an extra percentage for every ten blogs we write is as exciting as the offer of three extra steps. It is difficult to reach, like spotting someone in first base, but oh so tempting! It does come with its hazards however; our writing still has to be sharp and relevant just, like our moves from base to base.

Writing on a blog is not as easy as it seems. It is intimidating and takes courage to put your words out there for public interrogation. So bare with me, I'm just a kid playing her favourite game. It takes a while to learn the best routes...

PS I'm the kid in the blue jersey. People say I look exactly the same now.