Blogging Has Its Rewards
Written by Michele T on July 10, 2008 – 4:05 pm -
It does, doesn’t it? Have its rewards, I mean. Sure, it’s not always easy to find the time to blog and we don’t always feel like cranking out a post. Sometimes our blogs go neglected until they’re collecting cyber cobwebs and our faithful readers e-mail and tell us something like: “hey, you haven’t updated in a week/month! When are we going to get a new post?” And so we feel guilty that we’ve let life get in the way of our passion for the blogosphere…
If only there were more hours in the day we could spend loads of time writing blog posts, visiting and commenting on other fantabulous blogs, and even discover new ones we never knew about. But life is busy and hectic and crazy and sometimes it has to come first, regardless.
I know you wonder where all my rambling is going. It’s going somewhere, I promise. 
This Arte Y Pico award, the one you see in this post, was presented to me by Grandy, over at Functional Shmunctional. This lady is amazing. Since the first time I visited her blog, I knew I’d have to return again and again. Her posts are like Pringles–you can’t have just one! I love this lady. She’s brilliant and her posts reflect her colorful personality beautifully. There’s never a dull moment with her and I’m just so honored to have crossed cyber paths with her.
When she presented this award to me, here’s what she had to say:
Michele over at Writing the Cyber Highway ~ This lady can really make you think, and feel. Isn’t that what writers do? Well, Michele will make you put the words into a sentence and push you to get the words written. She is quite a mentor and cheerleader to me. Thank you sweets!
Ah… *wipes tears*
Thanks so much, Grandy! Even as a creative writer, I can’t find the right words to express my gratitude and appreciation. Thanks, blogging buddy. You’ve made my day!
I can pretty much guarantee (if you like hilarious entertainment) that you’ll want to subscribe to her feed. She doesn’t have a lot of confidence in her writing abilities yet, but I personally think she’s quite talented and knows how to captivate her readers. She’ll keep you hanging on every syllable ’till the very end of the post and you just have to jump right in and comment. She responds to every single comment she gets–and they’re usually always in the double digits!
One of the rules is to give this award to five other bloggers. Since I try to keep up with about a gazillion blogs and I’m not quite sure who already has it, feel free to grab it up and post that I gave it to you. Just be sure to come by and leave a link to your post in the comments so I can check it out! And to anyone who has given me an award and I haven’t posted about it, my sincerest apologies. I’m not the best at remembering and posting about these things. But this one grabbed my heart. I knew I had to accept this award because Grandy’s words about me were just so sweet and touching. 
Here’s to awards for writing the cyber highway!
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Posted in Blog News, Blogging, Writing Thoughts | 21 Comments »
July 10th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Aw, blog love
warm and fuzzies! Yes, blogging definitely does have its rewards. Like you, I wish there was more time in the day to spend reading and writing blogs.
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July 10th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Warm and fuzzies is right, Melissa! I love having readers say nice things about me. A lot of times I still don’t have as much confidence as I’d like. It’s so encouraging to me to know that my readers appreciate and love me.
*smiles*
Michele
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July 11th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Michelle,Congrats on the award. I gguwess I will never be trhat creative or humour to even qualify for this one.
That’s my story and you can bet your botton dlooar that I’m sticking to it. Hugs and blessings.
Mike Golchs last blog post..A prayer request.
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July 11th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Ah, you shouldn’t be that hard on yourself, Mike! Feel free to accept this award since you’re one of my readers. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
*smiles*
Michele
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July 11th, 2008 at 6:31 am
“and we don’t always feel like cranking out a post.”
This is true. I have a feeling, even the most passionate bloggers among us aren’t always in the mood to take the time to write a post! A love hate relationship? Maybe.
Bamboo Forests last blog post..Be Embarrassed about Nothing
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July 11th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Hey, Bamboo!
It is true! Sometimes it’s really hard.
I just read and commented on your latest post. #1 was so funny. I just didn’t expect it!
hehehehehe
*smiles*
Michele
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July 12th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
**sniff**
*wiping tears myself*
Thank you for the kind things you’ve said about me, Michele. You are truly awesome, and I have always appreciated your support. You’re right, you’ve had more confidence in me than I’ve had in myself, more often than not.
Grandys last blog post..A Buck Fifty
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July 12th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Aw, *hugs* how sweet! You’re most welcome! You know I’m a big fan of your writing. Your blog is fantabulous – and so are you!
A little secret: it’s readers like you who build up my own confidence and keep me going. I’m not all that confident either, you know.
*smiles*
Michele
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July 12th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Congrats on the award, you deserve it! To me, a blogger’s nightmare isn’t when your readers ask where you’ve been, it’s when you take a break from your blog and no one notices! Eeek!
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July 12th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
@plaidearthworm – Thanks so much. Feel free to take the award, if you’d like. Seriously.
Yeah, that would be sad if my readers never even missed me.
I’m blessed to have special readers, though, who e-mail and say they miss me.
*smiles*
Michele
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July 13th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Michell, I accept this award with gratitude and humility!
as the saying goes iminitation is the sincerest form of flattery.that you for the flattery! Big Time Hugs and Blessings. that’t …….to it!
Mike Golchs last blog post..A prayer request.
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July 13th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Congrats, Mike, and enjoy!
*smiles*
Michele
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July 15th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Congrats! I agree with everything she said.
Isn’t it nice when people respond to you and enjoy your unique voice?
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July 16th, 2008 at 1:58 am
Congrats! “If only there were more hours in the day…” I couldn’t had said it better myself. I wish I could spend more time each day reading and writing blog posts
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July 16th, 2008 at 2:24 am
@Katherine – Yes, it’s so nice when readers are generous with link love and sweet words. Really tugs at the heart!
@Valencia – Thanks! Don’t you wish there were more hours in the day, though? It would be nice!
*smiles*
Michele
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July 16th, 2008 at 2:47 am
Michele, I Have something special for you.come over to tthe wordpress site and get it!I think you will like it. Oh there is one catch you gotta give it away as well!
Mike Golchs last blog post..I just go me a new award!
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July 16th, 2008 at 3:52 am
I am here by way of Mike. Congratulations on BOTH of your awards!
Jen
jennifers last blog post..The Circle….
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July 16th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Michele,
Congratulations on this award from one special lady to another! Grandy described you beautifully and accurately and you described her the same way. Anyone who does not read both your blog and Grandy’s is missing out – big time. And those of us who do read both blogs are enriched with each visit.
Hugs,
Tina
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July 16th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Congratulations, Michele!
If anyone deserves this award, it’s you! So happy to see you receive it! Grandy obviously has fantastic taste in blogs!
<3
Jeanne
P.S. I definitely understand the way life can get in the way of blogging–and commenting. I’ve been having the same problem myself, lately.
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July 17th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Congratulations on your reward!
No matter how indifferent you are (or claim you are) to public opinion, it still gives you warm fuzzies to be recognized.
Of course, if I earn a check, that works for me as far as fuzziness goes.
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Congrats on the award! Nothing feels better then reconition for hard work!
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