Category Archives: just because

I have a confession. I am the worst at responding to comments.

It's true, and I'm sure you've noticed it. And after receiving two insanely thoughtful surprises from two incredibly talented blog friends the last two days, it hit me that I've been a real stinkpot lately about being a good blog friend in return.

Why is this? I don't know--I'd chalk it up to my extreme shyness or the fact that I'm forgetful 90% of the time, but either way I hate that I do it. I've met an inordinate amount of people via this blog that could be/probably are my long lost sistas from anotha motha. I've never really seen any other community that's so supportive and uplifting, and I would hope to always contribute to that feeling. You know--pay it forward and all that.

I guess I'm still learning about this whole blog business--including how to come out of my shell and connect with everyone despite the awesome social anxiety I inherited from my dad. (Thanks, Mike. Just kidding. It's all good.)

That being said, I wanted to extend the most enormous thank you possible to every single one of you who offered me congratulations on the new job. That meant the world to me, and I couldn't stop smiling all day. Thank you for supporting me and partying it up with me in my excitement.

And thank you to all of you for the increasingly kind comments I've received lately. I'm so sorry I didn't respond and let it be known that this crazy cat lady is working on it.

Thank you all for making and keeping the blogging world a positive and uplifting place. I promise to always do the same and interact with you on a personal level since that's what blogging is all about. It's not getting followers or sponsors or competition--it's about interacting with stellar people that you wouldn't otherwise meet. That's why I blog. Thank you for reminding me of that lately and for keeping it real with me.

Now get thee to the weekend! I hope you have lazy, lazy plans like I do!