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Before I was a blogger, when I gave my husband, my kids and my home 100% of my attention, I was itching for something else. A creative outlet that would let me make something that was just mine. I dabbled in hobbies – crocheting was a disaster, scrapbooking was laughable, I only made half of the top of a quilt.
And then I found blogging.
I was made to be a blogger. Raised by teachers, surrounded by books and words, a Bachelor’s Degree that basically says yep, you know how to use words to explain your thoughts and ideas. When I found blogging, it was like it had been created for my exact skills.
Technorati was tracking 70 million blogs in 2005, the year I started. That might be the case, but the Mommyblog community was certainly much, much smaller than it is now. My original blogroll had about 18 blogs on it, many of which are still around in some form. If I remember correctly, around 700 bloggers attended the BlogHer 2006 conference.
I think the current blog count is around 110 million, but that’s only the ones Technorati knows about. And I think BlogHer sold 1500 tickets to BlogHer ’10.
I think it’s terrific that so many other people obviously feel the way I do – that they were made to blog. When I talk to other bloggers at conferences and events, they all say a version of the same thing – blogging was the outlet they had been looking for. Blogging lets us be insightful, informative, creative, controversial, confrontational, whatever we need to express.
The women (and men) I have met through blogging are all, with few exceptions, incredibly generous people. Every time a group of bloggers bands together online to help someone else get through a tough time, I feel proud to be part of such an amazing group.
In 12 days I’m getting on a plane and flying to New York City for BlogHer ’10. I am going to spend four days surrounded by people who understand exactly what it is that I do. People who are as passionate about blogging as I am. People who have never met me before but will hug me simply because they’ve read this blog.
There’s nothing else I can imagine doing that would give me that kind of experience. THIS is where I belong.
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Twitter: lucretiapruitt
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Yeah, I’m about to write one of my own of these.
Can’t wait to see you in NY!!
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Twitter: Table4Five
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Me too!
Twitter: dupagekids
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I agree! I have several blogs. It definitely makes you a part of a very cool community! Blogging is my way of connecting to others.
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I’m also dreaming of my own blog like you have because i think that every successful person in contemporary world should have his own blog in order to share his thoughts with the community.
Twitter: Minbani
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I read your blog and know precisely how you feel about blogging
I instantly related!
Sometimes a Mum/Mom needs to feel that there is still some small part in her that isn’t owned/dictated by family needs. She needs to feel that there is somewhere in her world where she doesn’t have to always be diplomatic and a good, honest blog fills that need.
That isn’t to say she can rant and rave (isn’t that what old newspapers are for?) but she can get to express what she would secretly enjoy that doesn’t immediately have to be of benefit to a near and dear one.
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Yeah, blog gives another way for people to express their emotion, communicate and show their opinions which are the the reasons why blog is popular.
Twitter: TheAngelForever
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I am so excited that BlogHer is finally in a location that is close enough for me to go. Can not wait to meet you and the rest of the amazing bloggers that I have been following along for years now.
Blogging is great. My little dancer’s parents love my blog posts about what their children did in class – along with photos!
Twitter: dawniemom
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I cannot WAIT!!!!
Seriously, though – I’ve been blogging publicly since ’06 – but privately before that – and I felt like I’d FINALLY found something that was me. mine. alllll mine LOL
Of course, then I made friends – which made it all that much better – I’ve met some wonderful friends through blogging, and I look forward to finally meeting you!
Twitter: Londonescorts_v
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Sweet article and ideas. We share the same conclusion, at last I’ve found like minded people.
I have written quite a lot of blogs and I agree that it really makes me feel good every time I write something. Blogging lets you express what you feel and share information, ideas or opinions to others. I think blogging really suits those who have passion in writing.
Twitter: Charla healthyhomeblog
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I love blogging, too! I guess it appeals to the teacher in me, although I’ve mostly taught first and second grade.
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You don’t have to tell us that you like blogging, this blog is the real proof of that! You are here since 2006 and you keep on writing! Most of the blogs that started at the same time with yours, now are gone.
Twitter: just2in
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Sweet article and ideas. We share the same conclusion, at last I’ve found like minded people.