a word on blogs

Well I'm starting a blog. I have to admit that one reason I have not "blogged" in the past is because I absolutely can not stand the word "blog". It is a horrible sounding word. Blog. I wish there were a more elegant term like "open journal" or something. Also, I have wondered, "if I were to write anything, who would want to read it?" Well, I like reading my own writing so if I have an audience of one, I guess that's okay. I believe it's important for one to have something sensational to read while online.