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DIARY TIPS

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Writing an online diary can be fun when you can share your thoughts and feelings with your real-life or cyber friends. But there are a few things you should be careful about:

* Time management: It's easy to get addicted to writing and reading online journals but just remember: this is simply a hobby. Try to prioritise things, do what you need to do and make sure you do not waste too much time in cyberspace.

* Self-protection: Although you might just want to share your diary with friends you know in real life, an online diary can still be read by anyone surfing the Internet. If someone you don't know tries to contact you directly or wants to know your personal details, be careful with what you tell them.

* Take it easy: What people say might not be 100 per cent true, so don't take what has been written too seriously and don't let it upset you.

RECOMMENDED WEB SITES

www.xanga.com - this is the hottest site in Asia at the moment. Other than online diary websites where you simply post your diary, you can join an existing BlogRing, which is an online community developed according to interests and countries. Or simply create your own and make it a social platform for your friends. There is also a 'chatter box' which serves as a chatroom between friends.
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