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Takin’ Care Of Business
by Leslie
The blogosphere can be a fulfilling place, especially when you have readers like I do.
I appreciate your visits. I adore each and every comment. Well, maybe adore is too weak a word. I love them! I treasure them! I store them in a sparkly pink box deep in my heart and they keep me warm at night.
If you’re not a commenter, that’s cool. That’s fine. Keep reading! But, I really encourage you to comment. Because, well, I’ll just tell you, that comment number? I use it as a measurement of my self-worth. And if that number is too low, I punish myself by repeatedly chanting a phrase from the Latin Requiem mass and hitting myself with a board.* That’s not a guilt trip or anything. I just want you to realize the amazing power you hold at your fingertips.
Truly, there is nothing like the thought of you all, stopping by to check in and maybe even share a little something to brighten my world. Especially on days when I’ve handed out more time outs than I love you’s, cleaned up one too many gross things or am barely able to breath from the tightness of our budget. It helps to take a moment to check in here and find something you’ve said to let me know I’m not alone; that there are other people out there with things to say that are funny or touching or a fresh perspective.
Simply put, I’m grateful that you come here and acknowledge my existence.
I’m not sure there’s a word for what I feel when one of you recognize me in some special way. Like with an award. Like JerseyGirl did.
And that award? She gave it only to me. I wasn’t number 8 or 10 in a long string of recipients, or even an ammended add-on to a formerly published list. It came straight to me. And just me. That made me feel pretty damn good, especially coming from her.
And so, I’d like to pass along to her this award.
I got it from Jenn in Holland, recently. And my blogging bud Toni a while back.
I don’t always pass along awards or memes that I receive. Often, it’s because so many bloggers just don’t care about it. And it’s not a great feeling to give someone a web goodie just to have them chuck it in the virtual trash. But Jerseygirl will appreciate it. And she most certainly deserves it. I can rely on her comments and support here and I look forward to reading her blog each day. The more I get to know her, the more I love her. She ranks at the top of my list of bloggers I’d love to meet in person. She’s hilarious and honest and brilliant. So check out her blog. Or her other blog. You won’t be sorry.
As for the Wonderful Women of the Web Award, I’d like to pass it along to Jenn in Holland. If this woman isn’t reading your blog, you’re missing out. Because Jenn doesn’t just read your blog, she becomes a fan of your blog. I imagine her sitting at her computer, wearing my t-shirt with a giant Leslie’s #1 foam finger, doing back flips and turning cartwheels in support of me. She gets excited about my ideas and efforts and celebrates my success with as much enthusiasm as she would her own. Don’t we all need a friend like that? The amazing thing is, she gives that much to every blog she visits. I guess that’s why, if you’re quiet, you can probably hear a chorus of us singing her praises right now. She leaves thoughtful and encouraging comments everywhere she goes. And I never feel as if she’s doing it just to promote herself. She’s genuine. I feel lucky to know her. Meeting Jenn in Holland face to face is on my list of things to do before I die. And meeting Jenn ranks higher on the list than meeting Oprah Winfrey. She’s that awesome.
So, here’s a big Congratulations and a Thank You To Jerseygirl and Jenn. And a giant hug to the rest of you. C’mon, hug me. I smell good.
*Blatant Monty Python reference.
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You are so right there girl……… no one wants to feel alone. The comments others leave are our backbone, our food for endurance. It means so much to know that someone out there cares enough about you to come & read what you have written, even if it is dribble. Well, I dribble a lot….. Oh ! We’re talking writing here. Sorry, got sidetracked there. I mean I like to write & each comment is precious to me. So just remember….. you’re never alone as long as the computer is around.
Jan
well, I’d better comment if I want to help grow your self-esteem.
Seriously, though, I do understand how you feel about comments - somtimes when someone DOESN’T comment it can feel as if they didn’t like your post - or thought it was boring…..sob…..although I know that isn’t always the reality as there are quite a few blogs I visit regularly and enjoy reading and DON”t comment on much - not sure why - there are others I like to visit and comment on regularly - kinda like a friendly “hello” to a neighbour each day.
Anyway - hello there - I’ve dropped over from Anno’s place.
Well I love your blog and think you certainly deserve these.
Congrats on your award. I know what you mean about passing along awards. I rarely pass them to anyone anymore because people don’t seem to care.
I´ve been close to leaving a comment so many times - but this post now made me finally do it. I´m not a blogger. But I read your blog. And I can´t think of a single post that wasn´t worth reading!!!!!
You know that Monty Python DVD? Well it has the karaoke of the Latin Requiem mass, along with instructions on how to do the board banging. It’s good stuff.
I know exactly how you feel about the comments, I love getting them, I adore comments. I think I may even blog simply for the comments. *gasp*
Congratulations on the awards. You truly deserve them!
Since we are talking religion here, I might as well confess…sometimes I do blog just for the comments! If I told about my everyday life like so many of the blogs I read, people would stay away in droves!! Sometimes I want to stay away in droves!! (sigh) Therefore I put my energy into cuteness and interesting stuff and look for the comments that make me feel I do still have brain cells that can make a connection other than “Stop doing that!”
BTW, agree in spades about your receiving and awarding of the Blog Bling!! Hang in there Darlin’!
Holy
Cow,
Leslie!
My
head
is
swelling
exponentially!
You
rock
completely!
And since the system doesn’t like me posting multiple comments timed closer than 15 seconds, I will give up on my personal drive to make your numbers rise and just comment in long form.
I adore you, you know that. Though I actually don’t have the t-shirt (I really would like one) I DO indeed turn cartwheels over your life and your escapades.
It’s simple to understand why really, I deeply enjoy everything about you. Yup, let’s say it straight up: I love you!
Thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful award. I am so completely blown away by your words. When I die, can you write my eulogy? Seriously, you make me sound like a really, really nice person.
Okay, coming down from cloud nine here.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Mwah!!
What can you say? You are just so darn lovable… and you’re right, you DO smell good!
HUGE HUG!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much. That doesn’t really seem adequate to describe my most loyal non relative reader and one of the best bloggers I know. You are fabulous and wonderful and I really appreciate this (as you knew I would
). Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou.
Oh, did I say thank you?
Thankyouthankyouyouarthebestthankyouthankyouyourockthankyouthankyou.
Ahh - I *just* started a blog (had to since I lurk everyone else’s and find new treasures each day like yours!) so I don’t know the joy of getting comments yet. Sigh. Maybe someday soon. Until then here is my first comment out to you!
I think most bloggers feel that way. Well, except Dooce who doesn’t even NEED comments to know she’s a fierce blogger chick.
I often think I should just shut my blog down but then, you or Karly or another reader will comment and I feel that everything is right with the world again.
And just for the record, I have my Cool Kid tee shirt on RIGHT NOW. Do not make me send you pictures to prove it either!
Love ya girl!
You are a total Wonderful Woman of the Web, Leslie, as is Jenn, and I don’t know Jersey Girl well enough, but have to keep checking her out!
You brighten my day with every post.
And you were brave enough to try the Writing Game. You ROCK!
You do have some pretty awesome commenters it’s true.
Seriously though, this is the one place I visit where the comments are almost as fun to read as the posts…. almost. 
It’s probably because you deserve the love.
I am so happy for you! I am excited to watch the way that the Wonderful Women of the Web award is being passed around, and it clear that you are SO DESERVING! Congrats
Very nice post here…and I get here through Jenn in Holand…but I just lurk most of the time…so here I am, in the open now!
Expect me to be here more often…
Nice to know you….