Getting Started!

I just heard of this stuff- blogging from a friend and how many a much it can provide opportunities for a person who has his time on the net. I have read some of the articles made by some of the bloggers I know. It's quite the "in" thing now. I guess people can speak out their minds via this media. No one can hold anybody from expressing oneself. There's still a lot that i must know about this thing but Im taking my baby steps...anybody want to help me?