I don't like being publicly acknowledged.

Last week at our annual general meeting, I was publicly acknowledged several times.

I don't like it. Actually, I should say, I don't like it when I'm there. I don't mind being acknowledged when I'm not around. But when I'm there, it's awkward.

I'm never really sure what facial expression to have. Do I grin? Keep stern? Look down? I don't know. I kind of keep my face pleasant and I look at the speaker. During applause I nod my head in a quick thank you.

Sometimes I clap, but then I quickly stop because I realize I'm clapping for myself. However, if I'm being acknowledged along with other people, I do clap and feel it's okay because I'm clapping for them, not for me.

A few times I watched other people who were being publicly acknowledged. They seemed just as uncomfortable and confused as me.

Last year was worse than this year because last year I had to stand up and give a wave. Very awkward and embarrassing. This year I didn't stand up. I stayed in my seat and tried to will myself to disappear.

When you write a blog you become self-obsessed.

One of the problems of writing a daily blog is that you have to think a lot about yourself. That sucks. We shouldn't think too much about ourselves. It can lead to depression.

I have a theory that the most depressed people you meet are the people who spend all day thinking about their problems. Or they spend hours analyzing themselves, evaluating their successes, comparing themselves to others.

Naval-gazing is a sure way to get sad. A little introspection isn't a bad thing. It's good to be somewhat self-aware, just don't overdo it.

That's a great thing about having an absorbing hobby, working hard in a career or having a child to take care of. You don't have a lot of time to self-obsess. You're too busy. You're in the "flow" of every day life and depression is distant and fuzzy.

When you have a blog, you have to think of things to write. You have to categorize and detail your opinions. You have to use examples from your life. All this requires thinking about oneself.