Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Feels A Little Like High School...An Update

Well, I have to say...I am overwhelmed...with bloggy love and encouragement. I didn't realize my post of two days ago would generate so much feedback. I'm still a bit stunned.


Sorry this not coming to you sooner. Real life got in the way - a sick baby, a sick preschooler, a sick hubby, school projects, etc. I'm sure you can all relate. Life gets in the way. You know it's funny what happens when you get what you wish for. I just wanted to be read by fellow bloggers and to get comments when they do and here I received about 75+ of your gorgeous comments in one day! Now comes finding the time to respond through all the other things that pop up in one's day. There in lies the reality. But it's a cool reality (though a bit stressful in moments) and I can't wait to pop by and visit with you soon.


I have to say a wonderful "thank you" to The Empress...for her gentle heart and her desire to encourage this newbie. She is definitely "cool" people. Also, thanks to all of you who responded for all your lovely comments and advice and for wrapping your virtual arms around me. The advice - So helpful. I'm feeling a bit more equipped now. Have a little game plan going...will be picking your brains for more advice as I continue to navigate through these blog waters...


More importantly, thanks for all your honesty and vulnerability when it came to sharing. I have to say more than ever, I really do feel like I'm part of new-found community. To be able to share like this, and have what I've expressed be understood and not shot down. It's encouraging to know that I am not the only one who can feel this way at times. The empathy means so much - more so than even the advice - which I am taking and will gladly take, by the way. :-))


Like in high school - in rare moments - when I found that group of friends, I had the sense that I belonged - that it was a good fit. Thanks to your comments, I'm feeling this way again - having found a group of new blog friends. I feel we're just clicking which leaves me excited because I get to visit you on your blogs and build on our blog friendship.


Thanks again for stopping by and putting in your 2 cents. This girl appreciates it. And look for me, because I definitely will be popping by to visit with you soon, because as I mentioned two days ago, reading new blogs and making new blog friends just makes me giddy.


I can't wait to come knocking at your "door".


15 comments:

  1. Oh, beautiful follow up.

    Just perfect.

    I like you.

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  2. You're welcome. Anytime you feel overwhelmed or sad or anything, really, just let us bloggers know. We got your back.

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  3. Popularity has its cost, too! ;)

    You will find bloggers to be an amazingly supportive community. Because we're so NOT in high school anymore!

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  4. :o) Happy to come back and see this! It's lovely to meet you.

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  5. Hey lady! I'm glad to see a bit of pep in your step! I'm sorry everybody on your end is sick. This time of year always brings lots of fun germs. I hope they all get to feeling better and please remember to take care of yourself! You don't want to be the next one with the bug :-/

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  6. I'd advise you just to walk on in at my place....push your way through the 200 pounds of GoldenDoodle and head to the computer room. Or the pantry. Computer or cookies...that's where it's at.

    Glad you are feeling loved!

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  7. Glad you were feeling some bloggy love!

    Don't ever apologize when life gets in the way of blogging- all of us get it and no apology is needed!

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  8. I'm so happy that you received so much feedback to your post!

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  9. look out...bloggy friends are the BEST! you will be hooked :)

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  10. SO happy that you got all the love you did!

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  11. Oh yay! And I meant to ask - are you on twitter? What's your twitter name?

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  12. Happy to hear you are feeling the love, on this of all days :)

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  13. Jennie,

    I am on Twitter. My twitter name Melanieb120. Looking forward to connecting with you!

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  14. Just found you and this post as well as your previous. Only a few weeks ago I wrote a post too about blogging being like high school. You're not alone. I'm still feeling it and I'm a grown woman!

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