T is for… Terrific Community
I never shut down fully; my mind is constantly on the go, so sitting down to write fiction or a rhyme provides a much-needed escape from reality. Having said that I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the blogging community for embracing my words and me since day one. When I started this blog as a 2014 New Year’s resolution I didn’t know what to expect other than a place to house my words on the World Wide Web. I never imagined that I would become part of something larger than me, and I now have a world of respect for the bloggers that I like to call my virtual family, and their unique craft. If I’m following you it’s intentional because I don’t follow for the sake of following or with the hope of increasing my own readership. Although, I will say I am a numbers whore – I love to see them inflate, and I suspect that will never change. But I digress. As I was saying, I follow you because I look forward to stealing a few moments of time here-and-there in my busy work/life schedule to scroll through my reader and catch your awesome posts! The work you share servers to motivate me in my own writings. Your readership gives me a sense of purpose. Your likes exhilarate me, and your comments provide encouragement, validation and at times criticism, which is exactly the antidote I need to keep pushing forward and improve. This is a terrific community and I’m grateful to be a part of it. I look forward to building new friendships – virtual hugs to each of you.
Sincerely,
Kelly
Exclusive Inflictions 
Virtual hugs… I can relate, I started my blog on a whim after a few friends I shared rhymes with suggested I enter a contest. It was small and I won, so I kept rambling on with the blog. After just over two years, I am still surprised and humbled that anyone would want to read what I write. That being said, I have found so many writers to enjoy, such a varied talent, that I look forward each day to seeing what happened while I slept. Keep writing, you never know what word you send might inspire someone else.
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Appreciate the returned hugs 🙂 and the kind words. Conscious streams of ramble often result in something more profound.
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Hugs are always worthwhile, virtual or not. I also agree that I tend to ramble but at times it makes sense. I have enjoyed your words and I hope to continue finding more gems
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I felt the same way as you when I started out. I was not sure what to expect; I just wanted a place for the never-ending words in my head! Thanks to my virtual friends, I have been able to discover a part of myself that I never knew existed. And I know what you mean about being a numbers whore! At times when I write something really meaningful to me (like “Hidden Hunger” on Wednesday), and I get little in the way of feedback or stats, I feel deflated.
I always look forward to your posts, Kelly! 🙂
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It’s nice to know that you “get it” and I’m not alone in this humbling feeling. Also, I’m glad I went back and read your post. 🙂
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AW Thanks! That’s why we’re here, isn’t it?
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Completely understand where you are coming from 🙂 was/is the same for me too.
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🙂 That was my experience too when I started blogging. If I’m quiet for long periods it’s because my offline life gets overly hectic; but the community here is indeed awesome.
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Indeed and it’s so comforting to share with like minded/spirited people. 🙂 I’ve noticed now that it’s starting to warm up I’m struggling even more find the time to write.
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🙂 Careful, blogging is addictive because of the community. Need to balance it against your off-line friendships. I disagree that online friends are “not real friends” – they are, they take time to comment and engage in conversation, and if you have a crisis sometimes their words can see you through. But still, the amount of time we tend to spend online is somewhat unfair to our physical friends. 😉
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Yes highly addictive… I’ve already found that out. Thanks for the advice, I’ll keep it in mind.
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😀 sorry, free advice – that’s one of my vices. 😉 Not to say that everyone needs or wants to hear it….
Have a beautiful day!
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It is welcomed, thanks you too!
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🙂 You are sweet.
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