I have been blogging since about 2008. I used to do it just to write. I never promoted a post or expected anyone to leave a comment. Then, I launched this blog. I entered into this blog with a different mindset. I wanted to interact with others. I wanted to be a part of a larger community. With Thanksgiving literally around the corner, I decided to tell you what I’m thankful for when it comes to blogging.
I’m thankful that:
- I have the opportunity to express myself the way I want. I write for a living. Everything I write is up for debate, discussion, dismissal and critique. It’s great to have this space to write from my heart, to be creative when I want and to just let it all hang out.
- I have connected with so many beautiful, wonderful, supportive and inspiring women! Seriously, you ladies rock! To think that I never would have met you if I hadn’t started blogging is awesome! Seriously, like wow!
- I have shared in the lives of others in a way that we feel like we already know each other though we’ve never actually “met”.
- I have met IRL a blogger that has become my friend. Amber and I hit it off right away. Probably because we are nearly the same person. LOL! It’s crazy that it all started by commenting on each others’ blog.
- I have been encouraged and inspired to chase my dreams. I wanted my blog to be a space that encourages and inspires others along the way. That’s why I post quotes here and there. I love to be the cheering section for the dreams of others. I love it when people truly go after their dreams. It seems that’s the only way to live. A little support goes a long way when we step out there and attempt to make the impossible – possible. I couldn’t be more thankful for the people IRL and the virtual peeps who are there to kick me in the butt when I need it and to cheer me on along the way. I’m here to provide the same! I NEVER would have expected to get all of this from blogging.
What are you thankful for when it comes to blogging?
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Such a great post! It’s amazing how starting a blog can change your life! 🙂
A Mommy in the City recently posted…Wordless Wednesday: The Bump is Growing
Blogging is the new way to network and meet people. I have met quite a few myself. Each blogger brings a different tone and I love reading the different types of blogs from mommy to fashion.
kita recently posted…What’s the Biz: Say what spotlight
“A little support goes a long way when we step out there and attempt to make the impossible – possible.”
Love that! I feel the same way, the thing I love most about it is the connection. I blog for myself, as an outlet, but have made some real friendships in the blogosphere, and met quite a few peeps too.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Cam!
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I’m thankful to have met wonderful people like you in bloggy world! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Natalie recently posted…Almost Wordless Wednesday-Friend Style
What a beautiful post! I am thankful for you too! I love all the bloggy friends that I have met. Blogging has given me so much inspiration for my life. Sounds crazy but I make me feel I can do anything!
Baby Shopaholic recently posted…What I’m Thankful For
I am thankful that I found the blog world. I am thankful that there are real women out there who actually support people that they do not actually know face-to-face. It is so cool! I am glad I am able to write whatever I want without restrictions. I know if I think it, some other mom out there is thinking about it too.
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I love this!! blogland has become such a place of encouragement and support that I haven’t felt in a long time!! I am thankful for the wonderful people that I’m meeting and in the new year…I would like to meet other bloggers in RL! Happy thanksgiving Cam!
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I love the fact that many of my comments (forthright/candid opinions) are not approved, which means I struck a serious cord…one of my many talents…LoL
I figure, the same old way of thinking needs to be upset sometimes. How else can we grow?
I love the blogosphere!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
IAAMM recently posted…Grassroots
What a great list…I just love the people I have met irl due to blogging. I am thankful for this incredible way to connect with others!
Happy Thanksgiving to you,
Alida
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I am so thankful first and foremost for all of the supportive and beautiful women and mothers that I have met and connected with virtually and in real life.
I am also thankful for an outlet to view other people’s views on subjects. Views that often have me thinking and changing my frame of thought on some issues.
I am also thankful that I feel like I know someone in every major city and that when I visit I have “family” to show me around!
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I’m so glad I discovered your blog! I’m thankful for the connections and some of the relationships I’ve been able to form by blogging!
Barbara recently posted…33 Weeks
I’ve been blogging for almost a year, and I must say, what I’m really thankful for are the friends I’ve made along the way. And of course, your blog is one of those I really enjoy visiting 🙂
I feel blogging has breathed new life into me.
I’m so grateful I meet great bloggers like you. I’m still pretty new to blogging and I love learning from you guys and sharing my experiences. I’m thankful I have people who who stop by and read about me and my fam.
Umm, okay so this is what I get for waiting until almost 10pm to check my G-Reader. In response to your question, I’ll first say that I’m thankful for YOU. Truly. Like, for real. You’re a God send. Literally. And you know I’m NOT kidding! #tears. And second I’ll say, I’m thankful for everything else you wrote because, as you said…we’re the same person. DUH!!!!!!!!! Love u, girl!
Amber recently posted…Things that Make You Go Hmmm…But in a Good Way!
I’d have to write a blog post just to answer that, Seriously. Blogging has been a very positive thing in my life. Self-expression.. learning about myself… learning about others… finding encouragement and support & trying to offer the same back through my posts.
Denise recently posted…Making Great Art with the Support of a Great Partnership
Wow! Am I psychic?:) I wrote a post that answered this very question.I’m thankful for a space that allows me to express myself. I’m thankful for my readers giving me a piece of their precious time.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
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Such a lovely post. I am thankful for meeting new people and finding so many interesting blogs. Like you, without blogging I would have never so many cool and interesting people.
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And I’m thankful that I got to “meet” you! I love coming to your corner of the web!
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