The document compares traditional mediums of self-narrative like journals and literature to modern blogging. It discusses initial impressions of blogging and whether it is a legitimate form of self-narrative. A "battle" is depicted between authors and bloggers, with journaling compared to blogs. Blogging allows for easy, customizable and public or private entries, while traditional methods require more resources. Both mediums can reach audiences, but blogging has become more accepted as a form of self-narrative with internet growth. The writer remains torn between traditional and blogging worlds.