A Legacy is anything handed down from the past, or something inherited, such as something from an ancestor. This can be accomplished by leaving behind something that represents you. For example, music artists leave behind their legacy, as their music continues to be heard around the world even after they are deceased. Another way to leave behind a legacy is with use of the internet. The internet has become a way to express yourself, and tell others your story. So, by using things like blogs and creating your own website, your story is forever held in the World Wide Web.
First, by browsing the internet on a blogging website called blogger.com, I came across a woman's online website http://katydidcrafts.blogspot.com/. On her ongoing blogging page, she describes things that are presently happening in her life. This includes pictures of events and places she has visited. She gives brief descriptions of her days and about books that she has read with her personal opinions and comments about them. The woman, who calls herself Katydid, moved from
Second, while browsing more blogs from people around the world at blogger.com, I came a across an artists page by the name of Mika http://mikaartblog.blogspot.com/. As described on his page, Mika is a “Japanese-Canadian contemporary folk artist” who’s work is displayed around the world. On this website you can find samples of this artist’s current works, that include the title, picture, and brief description of 21 of the artist’s paintings. The artist has this page on the blogger website, to give himself more exposure and share his passion with the world. Hobbies are also a big reason why people use the internet to leave legacies.
Finally, when I am gone, I too would like to leave a legacy. I want people to remember me as a kind, respectful, driven individual who tried her best to be a good person in a world that can bring you down. How will I leave this legacy? By continuing to volunteer, with images, videos, and online blogs of my volunteer projects posted online. By doing this I will inspire those who see my form of media online, to help those in need as well.
In closing the internet has become a huge way to stay connected with people around the world. Not only does it allow you to stay in touch with those familiar to you, but also helps you connect with those you don’t. By leaving your legacy online, either through blogging, images, or video on the internet, a part of you is left for others to see, and maybe even appreciate what you find in your life to be important.
