I’ve been doing this journaling thing for almost a year now (can you believe it?!? Today is the start of the twelfth month!) Despite regularly telling myself that I should start engaging with other bloggers, I haven’t done it. The only blog I’ve been reading regularly is Momma Sunshine‘s.
Frankly, I feel awkward about the whole social networking thing. I’m fine here in my own little corner of the world – I almost always have something to talk about and I know that there are a group of people out there who are interested to hear what I have to say. But put me outside on a street corner where everyone is talking and I’m no longer sure.
From the blog www.thedavidwilsonproject.com - click the picture to see his blog, too!
Consequently… even though I blog, I have held myself apart from joining the blogging community. Which is how I used to participate in my walking-around community – I wanted to be a part of it, but didn’t know how, so I didn’t try. I grew up and learned some lessons about being social and now I do okay. Surely I can do the same thing online, right?
Today through a twisty route of clicking links, I ended up at a blog that I really, really like – City Girl. Not only do I like the content, I LOVE how it looks.
After spending quite a while reading at her blog, I followed links to some of her favorite blogs and ended up at another blog that I’m LOVING – Newlyweds On A Budget (the specific post I linked to is absolutely brilliant!)
So now I’ve identified two bloggers whose work I’m really enjoying. Next step – let them know that I like their work (because it’s so much better to say something nice to someone’s face than to wait until they’ve left the room and say it to other people…) 🙂
Today’s miracle – reminding myself that I can make some small steps. I don’t have to eat the entire elephant today. I can just choose a small portion of the upper thigh and leave the rest for another day. Success takes time and diligence. I can do that.
3 comments
Momma Sunshine
December 1, 2011 at 8:37 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I’m honoured to know that you read my blog regularly! You’re so sweet!! You should definitely put yourself out there a little more…I have made some wonderful bloggy friends who have been a great support to me over the last few years. As you said, you’ll get there. 🙂
Leah Carey
December 1, 2011 at 8:40 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks Momma! 🙂 I love your blog, ESPECIALLY now that I’m in a long distance relationship. I’m looking forward to making more bloggy friends. How did you go about reaching out those first few times?
City Girl
December 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thank you for the kind words! There is definitely a wonderful blogging community out there so glad that you’re joining it. Oh, @Sisarina designed my website. I love it, too!