What is a Globizen?

When I was thinking of a word that could describe my blogger identity, I came up with this word: Globizen. It's a simple combination of global and citizen, and after some reflection I decided it was good enough. I was proud and cheerful of having coined such an ingenious word, but of course that was short lived. Before creating the blog I decided I should check if the word was not already in use. To my dismay, my favorite tool displays 343 results, not that many actually, but still, I'm a little late. To make matters worse, the first first result is "who's a globalizen?" so much for my originality... Seems like the BBC had the edge.

So does it matter? not at all. I still like the word and unlike this short article about who qualifies as a globizen, I don't intend to fit any kind of etiquette. This article about a survey by the BBC describes a group of upper-class Indians. Furtermore, most of the results Google spat actually refer to the BBC survey so the term is not widly used yet (maybe it will never be because it's just another lame word connected to globalization, like glocalization...). Other cases include other bloggers, who also see themselves as globizens. What's the common point? The globalized world we live in and the new attitude that derives from it, "think global, act local", right?

But if I don't fit this image, in what way am I different? Well, I'm just me, hopefully a unique individual. My goal is to explore ideas that I’ve had and will have that pertain to the global world in some way or another, not solely talk about globalization or its consequences. That's right I will mostly be talking about myself; in the end, it is a good old self centered blog. But that’s not all, I will also try to share things I find important or enjoyable whether it is music, films or books. You can be sure of one thing there will be no borders. That is what incited me to choose this name, the fact that I feel affiliated to no physical location (or spiritual for this matter). I have preferences, but I do not think in terms of “I am French” or “I am American” (my two nationalities).

Before I conclude I would like to welcome anyone to comment... intelligently, as this is before all an attempt to explore and challenge my ideas. I hope I will find the perseverance and motivation to keep posting and that you will enjoy the posts.

Welcome!