tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12320592.post4586716748207757071..comments2023-11-03T01:52:39.194-07:00Comments on Truth Be Told: Some Bluesy ThoughtsHaleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893160520460426467noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12320592.post-8997820540915079392013-07-21T22:21:35.613-07:002013-07-21T22:21:35.613-07:00Ali-
Soooo funny that you remember me drilling hi...Ali-<br /> Soooo funny that you remember me drilling him for info on guns. What a weird kid! I still have that story. I should dig it up and read it sometime. I'm sure it's ridiculous!! Thanks for your kind words!! You've always been such a good friend to me! (even when I was that strange 11 year old!!) <br /><br />Sarah-<br /> True! I have already learned so much from these other blogs. I am on maternity leave and have the extra time when baby girl is napping or busy drooling all over herself- to figure out how to make my blog just that much better..! It's kind of fun and definitely a work in progress. It's usually just a google click away to figure out how to add something!!<br /> I don't really understand sponsoring.. Is it just putting your fav. blog peeps along the side of the blog - for other people to see? Like a picture link? Or, is it how I found you.. I believe one of the ladies did a feature about you on her blog and it linked me to your site. <br /> Thanks for the words-- makes me feel better!!Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02893160520460426467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12320592.post-72106012888895139502013-07-21T12:52:37.902-07:002013-07-21T12:52:37.902-07:00I know exactly what you mean. You're right, it...I know exactly what you mean. You're right, it is like being back in high school and comparing yourself to everyone else. There are so many beautifully designed blogs out there with professional-caliber photography and good writing too. They are simply a pleasure to look and read, you know? And then some of the content - people wearing fabulous clothes, living it up in big, exciting cities. And not only that, but the frequency of their posts! If I allow myself, I can really let that make me feel inadequate in my blogging. When I first got started blogging, I simply wanted a platform for my writing. But then I started reading a bunch of bigger blogs (because those are the easiest to find), and I let that pull me in lots of different directions in terms of what I wanted to do. But I've come to accept and even feel pride in that I'm following my own beat. It IS like high school, after all! On the same token, these other blogs have helped me refine what I want to do with my blog. And someday, I'll get around to implementing those changes! <br /><br />I am a pretty strong believer in sponsoring. I have done it twice and have had great results. And that's how I've found some of my favorite blogs: people who have have ads on bigger sites. Giveaways? I'm on the fence about that one. I've never done it myself. But anyway, I have no doubt that you will build a huge audience. Even if it is freaking hard! :)Sarahhttp://www.baloneybin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12320592.post-43321741981580331022013-07-21T03:58:44.520-07:002013-07-21T03:58:44.520-07:00I remember you as a young girl coming to my house ...I remember you as a young girl coming to my house for the night with your typewriter in tow. You were writing a novel and had many questions for my then boyfriend about guns. You said that you were in the point in your novel that someone had to die. I giggle remembering this because you were so serious! You had a million questions about guns and what type would be best for a murder. Now - if I did not know you so well and were certain that you were a well adjusted kid - I would have been worried. You were already a serious writer - way back then - getting your facts straight for your book. And your novel was good - it was so well written - especially for such a young girl! Haley - you have always been amazing - and your talent always shines through. It would not surprise me at all if one day you made your profession from writing. I am new to blogging and totally don't have a clue what I am doing. For now I am happy just practicing getting my silly thoughts down. I don't know about the links or ads either. I am so sure you will find your way. The world is yours!! Keep on writing - I know you couldn't stop if you tried. xoxo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12320592.post-49088014112507612972013-07-20T21:55:10.108-07:002013-07-20T21:55:10.108-07:00Don't be down! You write amazingly and that is...Don't be down! You write amazingly and that is the point. <br />I read through this entire post and thoroughly enjoyed your writing. It is hard. Blogging is harder than it looks and should be something we're proud of. <br /><br />A blog is like a book. You know how they say never judge a book by the cover?? Well, the same applies for a blog. Its the writing and the photography and the ideas and inspiration that matters right? Not what color your background is or if you have some weird flashy thing that is your mouse......<br /><br />I don't get the whole link up thing either or guest bloggers. Why??? <br />Blogging isn't what it used to be but neither is life - we grow and we adapt. <br /><br />Enjoy your blog for all that it is and have an awesome time with that beer and your little girl! <br /><br />I like your blog and look forward to the next post! <br /><br />Sometimes just one person makes all the difference ;)<br /><br />www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.comJade Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058971746438279217noreply@blogger.com