Reactions to My Blog
I have been overwhelmed in many ways by different reactions, responses and observations about this blog. I have not come out of the closet about having a blog. I really do love talking to myself out loud on here, and I like that no one in my personal life can hear me talking. Not because I have anything to hide, but because I like having personal space. This blog is my personal space. And as any mom knows…..we get so little personal space in life.
The post I wrote called Public Education is …..Free? I was shocked when someone from Book Sox contacted me about sending me some to try. I had written about how costly it is to send your child back to school, and he wanted me to see the value of spending money on their product. Bravo to them for giving a damn about insignificant me.
The post I wrote called Blogging Vs Self-Marketing? I was overwhelmed by readers that actually spent their precious time writing meaningful and insightful content. As a writer (totally amateur at best), knowing that someone actually processed what you wrote is a great feeling. Whether you agree with my thoughts, or not, the fact that you had something valuable to say is very meaningful to me.
The post that I wrote called Best Potato Salad Ever? It’s got the fewest comments but the highest number of “views”. So I’m wondering, has anyone in the universe ever tried making it? Hope I didn’t food poison them.
I’ve been surprised by the connections I have made with other bloggers. One mom, who went the route of adoption for motherhood. I feel very connected to her for the similar journey we shared. Another mom because of her creativity. I am in awe of her talent and wish I had time again to try some of her projects. I drool over her blog.
All in all, I’ve really come to love blogging. To those who knock it as some of petty mommy thing…I say…..your loss.
It’s the connections I forge with other bloggers that is the most meaningful part of blogging for me.
.-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Their Garden > My Garden =-.
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I love making the connections… that then morph into friendships…
I agree. You don’t like mommy blogging? Your loss.
.-= KathyB!´s last blog ..There’s always the bus =-.
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I love your blog! Blogging is great, isn’t it? A great network of wonderful people, great connections made, etc. Keep on doing a great job!
.-= Loukia´s last blog ..Things I learned in school =-.
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For a mom who lives in a secluded area where everyone thinks the same and acts the same way, I’m well… outside of the box kinda girl! Blogging allows me to connect with people who I would have never been able to meet in my everyday life and I’m the better for it!
Blogging has been the best thing for me and my sanity!
.-= Vanessa´s last blog ..A Party Worth Getting Your Gal Pals Together For! =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 9th, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Ditto on the sanity!
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@mommywords on twitter.
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I love your blog and I have loved connecting too! My mom and sister read my blog but they know everything anyway! One of my neighbors found me on twitter so that cat is out of the bag but she is cool so that’s fine! I love the connections and yes – I love drooling over those creative people. I am going to become one myself darn it! I am so glad I “met” you!
.-= Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..A Week of Firsts =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 9th, 2009 at 3:53 PM
And I’m so glad I’ve met you too!! Maybe one day in person….
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blogging allows me to connect with other people who are in similar situations to mine and helps me to feel like i actually have some form of communication with other adults through out the day, which is muy importante here!!
.-= beth´s last blog ..09.07.02 =-.
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@mommywords on twitter.
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Oh one more thing – my most hits was on how to make a gerbera flower arrangement post but it has the fewest comments. I think a lot of how to’s get high google search hits but you just don;t get the thanks from the people who try it. They aren’t all bloggers and don’t fell the comment luv the way we do! At least that is what I think…
.-= Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..A Week of Firsts =-.
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it is generally my only adult interaction in the daylight hours….and some times in the wee hours. love to you all, fellow mommies and bloggers.
xoxxo
maggie
.-= magda´s last blog ..Always say Never =-.
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loved the post — i am addicted to blogging now and am still so new at it — but i think my husband is wondering where he lost me to, so i have to find a balance between writing the blog, reading the gazillion blogs, and seeing him at night once he’s finally home.
i always wanted to be a journalist and never had enough confidence in my writing ability, so this has allowed me to have that “career” after all — and there’s one blog that i have a reaction to that you wrote — the not feeling old one, a few days before your birthday – i had a reaction to that one and may just have to email about that one and ask you for some advice! ha
.-= jennifer´s last blog ..kindness for the prego =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 9th, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Email me anytime you want!!
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I really found interesting your comment about how glad you are that you kept your blog private. I wish, now, that I had done the same. It was “private” for about 2 weeks and then mentioned it to a few people. Now I find that I’m censoring myself. Not what I had in mind with I started this. I suppose I could start another….
I’m surprised, too, by the criticism of mommy blogs. This is a great community and I love the ability to connect to other women with similar interests, strengths, weaknesses, stories.
.-= Jane´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – My Sweet, Adorable Angel =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 9th, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Maybe start a more private one? I told a close friend I have a blog, but fortunately for me she is more interested in dating than whatever it is I am writing. I think she forgot.
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Oh I’m a private Mommy blogger too! Very much in hiding (except for the hubby…we don’t do secrets)
Love your blog and I think keeping it your private place let’s you be a little bit more honest? That’s the way it is with me:)
Bye for now!
.-= Modernmom´s last blog ..Carpool Conversations =-.
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@trinmom on twitter.
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Nancy I can honestly say I look forward to hearing what you have to say every day. I have also kept my blog private, of sorts. So I’m pretty much free to be uncensored – except that I keep at the back of my mind that this is a smaaalll country and I can easily be identified.
I feel very encouraged to write when people visit regularly and send thoughtful messages. And I never in my wildest dreams thought I would find a community such as this!
@Jane – I have been planning to write a post just this week on that very same topic. I am very surprised at how mom-blogs are singled out!
.-= Mom of Three´s last blog ..Wee Drama =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 9th, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I really enjoy reading your posts too. You are a daily stop for me
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I adore your blog. And I love that you’ve highlighted some of my favorite posts here. Except, I can’t click on the potato salad post!!! I’m always looking for recipes
.-= Momisodes´s last blog ..Pinching inches…and pennies =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 9th, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Fixed the potato salad link! Major oops. Thanks for pointing it ou!
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Blogging is what keeps me sane. Well, as sane as possible for me.
.-= Beth´s last blog ..I need a new name for Barbie Stickers =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 9th, 2009 at 9:27 PM
DITTO!
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It is their loss. I have a hard time explaining to people unfamiliar with blogging what it provides for me. To be honest I had no idea that it would be so interactive and that I would get so much out of it.
.-= Unknown Mami´s last blog ..What Does Marriage Mean to You? =-.
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i had forwarded your post blogging vs selfmarketing to several of my friends…
i liked it very much!
i am glad you are enjoying blogging!
one very very good thing about your blog is the professional look…i am kinda tired of scrappy themes for blogs…
i am sure soon you will get a cool google page rank and tons of subscribers to show off!!
do you twitter?i wanted to follow you.
i will stumble this post for you after this!
.-= shraddha´s last blog ..Awards and a giveaway =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : September 10th, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Hi Shradda!
Thanks for stumbling this post for me! And for the compliment! We are already following each other on Twitter
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I, too, am new to the world of Mommy Blogging… and I like it. I like that I have an outlet for all my anxieties… and I like that people are now scared of my complete and utter ability to single handedly usurp the world. With the help of my miniature human, of course. Some people think I’m crazy for putting our lives out on the Internet for the world to see. I say it’s great for people to get to know their next World Tyrant: me.
Great blog, I enjoy reading it.
-Jen
.-= NathanRising´s last blog ..Reading =-.
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@ifevolution on twitter.
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Welcome to blogging and nice to meet you! It’s really a lot of fun! Glad that you found me
I’m heading over to visit you now too!
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