I recently moved to Barcelona and am capturing my journey through this personal blog, Escribitionist.com
In an age where our thoughts are often scattered across social media and fleeting text messages, there's something uniquely intimate about keeping a journal. But in the late '90s, a new breed of journal keeper emerged—one who blended the ancient art of journaling with the modern reach of the internet. Enter the “escribitionist”, a term coined in 1999 to describe those who turn their diaries into public blogs.
The word comes from a combination of the English word "exhibitionist" and the Spanish word "escribir", meaning "to write". (The latter is cognate to the English "scribe"; both come from the Latin scribere.) It also evokes the marketing gimmick of using the letter "e" as a prefix to imply a link to technology and electronics, although that was not intended.
In this blog, I channel my inner escribitionist, offering a glimpse into my discoveries, insights, and the vibrant life of Barcelona, its neighbourhoods, and surrounding towns in Catalonia, Spain. I share here frequent photos, ramblings, triumphs, and struggles, opening a window into my life while embracing the connection between the pen (or in this case a keyboard) and myself. This space is where personal experience meets the online world, capturing the essence of what it means to live, explore, learn, and call Barcelona home. It’s a personal online journal, so if you are interested, feel free to follow it! Simply subscribe below:
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