Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Popularity and Daily Affirmations
Popularity. Do you still seek it?
Isn't there popularity in the blog world? People who come to my mind are Susie Sunshine, Lucinda from Suburban Turmoil, Amalah, Jen Lancaster, MommaK.... the list could go on and on for me. These are blogs that I view to be on the "A" list.
Do I seek that popularity? Well, to be honest. Sure. What blogger doesn't love to come back to his or her blog to see that s/he has 150 comments on a post? I know I could never achieve that status. Does that bother me? Nah.
I love this little niche of readers that I have. I have met people I wouldn't have met IRL. There is Sue from Great Lakes State of Mind. There is Kelly from Pass the Torch. There is Bellezza from Dolce Bellezza. There are a few others ... and I love to read your comments. I love to know that SOMEone is checking my blog, no matter how paltry it may be at times.
Is this is plea for more readership? Heck no. It is my way of saying thanks to my readers, and a way for me to say I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and, doggonit, people like me!
posted by Knitting Maniac at 5:03 PM
I'm a mom of three peeps ... Queen Bee, The Door Man, and the Chandelier Monkey, and wife to Ace, the Helpful Hardware Man. I created this space to get away from the people known as my inlaws, and because life with three kids and a hubby is all Unexplored Territory.
The nine-year-old who seems to be growing older every minute, has an opinion and a comment for everything, and has a true servant's heart.
The seven-year-old who loves the organization of things, will someday be someone's therapist because of his kind soul, and will more than likely be living with us until he is 40 years old.
The five-year-old with the 13-year-old attitude, who has a dictator's personality, asks you to watch her all the time and say "hold on" to keep your attention, and will someday come home on the back of some dude's motorcycle with 10 tatts and a body piercing or two.
The man of the house, the fixer of things, the winner of prizes, and the only person in his family to escape the South.
Nicknames: The Door Man Edition
A shout out to my new renter
Technologically challenged
Where in the BLEEP did my weekend go?
The Pink Diary's Statistics
Only 13 more hours
In 24 hours
TT # 13
Unce, Tice, Free Hundred Times a Mady
Fun with Food
6 Comments:
Oh look. My popularity light just lit up on high. Someone mentioned me by name! I was geeked just to see when people added me to their blogrolls. LOL!
Sure, there is a popularity issue. Well, not so much that for me, but I like to know someone enjoys what I post. Or at least finds it mildly amusing/interesting. Heck, I *eek* even submitted my blog for review at Ask and Ye Shall Receive and I'm a mess over it. What if they hate me? What if my layout doesn't pass muster? Ugh.
But, I will say this, as a running joke between my friends and I...
It's all about the comments.
LOL
Golly! I just feel special all over the place! Thanks sweetie;)
It is about comments, isn't it? We have pretty little blog houses, but are just jabbering on to ourselves if we don't have the interaction afforded in comments.
I read Kailani's post too. I never had a chance at popularity in HS, so never even considered it. But in the blogosphere? Who knows?
What I know for sure is that I'm a freakazoid stat-counter. (Recovering.)
I think that all bloggers in some way care about their "popularity" status. We like to be positively reinforced and appreciated for what we have to say. Great post . . . I like you!
You are popular no matter my friend, everyone that you meet instantly LOVES you. My friends that are new in your life are like "is she coming?" Like they won't be at an event without you. You and your blog make my day EVERYDAY! :)
How is that for a daily affirmation?!
I love you Robin!!!!
Here's the thing: blogging for me is just like my personal life. I'd rather have a real comment, and conversation with a few, than receive trite nothings that I'll never be able to respond to with many. Seriously. How does a person with 150 comments maintain a "friendship" with any one?
And, I value reading your blog, your thoughts and your opinions, as well as your comments on mine.
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