Don't go with directories there are plenty of these . Just create a blog for yourself put there posts about what you know better and in time it will get bigger and bigger . But fresh and very good content is key .
both the sites with your signature are of entertainment categories. what about having another entertainment site. targeting different things
Try forums. If you can get a big community to participate in your forum, you can earn some money with adsense.
So true! There is no point in doing something you don't like. Think at what topics you talk about with your friends. That is certainly not boring, but it interests you and also is fun.