Doug asked me recently what my favorite part was about blogging? And you would think that would be a hard question since I like blogging, a lot. Just look at my oh so many blogs.
But the answer was easy, the community.
I have made very good real life friends.
But, I have also made friends I have never met. And they are real friends. Just as much as the people I see every day. (And I get to meet one soon!). We email daily. They know the intricacies of my private life. I go to them for advice, support, and laughs. They contact me when they are in town. They are my friends.
I have been invited to DC blogger happy hours by this guy, but have not made it.
I am going to a blogger wine party next week, hosted by Sarah, a blogger I have never met, but emailed with and we share a mutual friend. A year ago, the thought of this would have terrified me. A room full of people I didn't know. But now, I feel nothing but excitement and anticipation. These are potential friends. Friends I would never have had if I did not start blogging.
I'm a firm believer that people come into your lives for a reason. When Michael was in the hospital each and every one of my blogger friends sent me amazing supportive emails that got me through the ordeal. And I know, that if I ever really needed anything, each and every one of them would be there for me, even if it was through cyberland.
I could not ask for more.
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Most of my friends here are friends I have met through blogging. I know it sounds ultra dorky, but it is true.
Most of my friends here are friends I have met through blogging. I know it sounds ultra dorky, but it is true.
Most of my friends here are friends I have met through blogging. I know it sounds ultra dorky, but it is true.
Most of my friends here are friends I have met through blogging. I know it sounds ultra dorky, but it is true.
This was so nice, and I couldn’t agree more.
This was so nice, and I couldn’t agree more.
This was so nice, and I couldn’t agree more.
This was so nice, and I couldn’t agree more.
15 years ago my husband was IRCing and I thought he was nuts to met random people he met on the internet. Now, here I am, and loving it too! (and he is laughing pretty hard!
Look forward to meeting you in person next week!!
15 years ago my husband was IRCing and I thought he was nuts to met random people he met on the internet. Now, here I am, and loving it too! (and he is laughing pretty hard!
Look forward to meeting you in person next week!!
15 years ago my husband was IRCing and I thought he was nuts to met random people he met on the internet. Now, here I am, and loving it too! (and he is laughing pretty hard!
Look forward to meeting you in person next week!!
15 years ago my husband was IRCing and I thought he was nuts to met random people he met on the internet. Now, here I am, and loving it too! (and he is laughing pretty hard!
Look forward to meeting you in person next week!!
So perfectly summed up Jodi!
I completely agree (and can’t wait for the day you and I meet too!!)
So perfectly summed up Jodi!
I completely agree (and can’t wait for the day you and I meet too!!)
So perfectly summed up Jodi!
I completely agree (and can’t wait for the day you and I meet too!!)
So perfectly summed up Jodi!
I completely agree (and can’t wait for the day you and I meet too!!)
i agree that the community of just the few women that read my blog keep me motivated.
i agree that the community of just the few women that read my blog keep me motivated.
i agree that the community of just the few women that read my blog keep me motivated.
i agree that the community of just the few women that read my blog keep me motivated.
I couldn’t agree more. I think that’s the reason most of the people I’ve “met” online blog. And, I’m very jealous of all of the bloggers you’ve met in real life.
I couldn’t agree more. I think that’s the reason most of the people I’ve “met” online blog. And, I’m very jealous of all of the bloggers you’ve met in real life.
I couldn’t agree more. I think that’s the reason most of the people I’ve “met” online blog. And, I’m very jealous of all of the bloggers you’ve met in real life.
I couldn’t agree more. I think that’s the reason most of the people I’ve “met” online blog. And, I’m very jealous of all of the bloggers you’ve met in real life.
This is very inspiring….I’ve been considering starting a blog and am grateful to all of you who let me read and comment. No excuses now! thanks
This is very inspiring….I’ve been considering starting a blog and am grateful to all of you who let me read and comment. No excuses now! thanks
This is very inspiring….I’ve been considering starting a blog and am grateful to all of you who let me read and comment. No excuses now! thanks
This is very inspiring….I’ve been considering starting a blog and am grateful to all of you who let me read and comment. No excuses now! thanks