You know...I have really been down in the dumps lately with this here blog...I put alot of time and effort in most of my posts....and I haven't felt very "loved" as of late...I am unfortunately a comment whore...lately, they just seem few and far between....except for my loving faithful few bloggy friends..you know who you are...that I can always count on for a kind word or two. I started this blog, as a hobby..."all the cool kids were doing it"....kind of thing. A place for me to look back on...remember the ups/downs of my life...post pictures of my kids, etc..and most of all, to make new friends.
I don't have any of those in my "non-blogging" world....I used to....I had two really close girlfriends and a couple handfuls of regular friends....I met my husband and moved away from all of them several years ago...where I live now...I know no one, except for the people I work with...most of those are men...there are only four women in our office, including me...one is way too young, the other two...they are best buddies...they don't include me...maybe because they just aren't what I look for in a friend...so, I pretty much close myself off to them. Where I work at...I feel like the "red-headed step child"..(no offense to you redheads out there....it's just a figure of speech)...this bothers me...a lot...I have always been part of the "crowd"..so, to speak...here...I just don't fit in. I don't know why...My husband, his family, when I talk to them about it..just say it's a jealousy thing...I am not so sure....I try to not get upset about it...but, it's hard.
Anyway, I have found several close "bloggy friends" in the short time (6 months) that I have been blogging...they never fail to leave a comment, make me smile...When I feel like throwing in the towel...quit this whole blogging thing, I think of them...know they count on me for a laugh..or an update on our favorite shows...I can't do it...I know I would miss it and them a great deal. It is my goal, to one day meet these wonderful ladies and gentlemen.....in the mean time...I sign on every day, hoping that I can post something, anything, that will attract new readers, that will brighten my current readers day...that will draw people out to comment. I read so many other blogs...and some of these bloggers, off of one, miniscule post...get 50, 75, 100 plus comments...and I think to myself...Whoa...how the hell do they do that? They blog about nothing different than me..their day, their kids, their work,etc..just life in general. How do you get on that popularity bandwagon?
Well, this morning...I decided that was not so important to me anymore...Know why?
Because of my "handful" of loving blogging friends...they are always there, that is what is important...you appreciate the loyal friends that you have, quit worrying about the "popularity bandwagon"...
Much to my surprise, I made my Idol post this morning, and immediately got a comment..from my wonderful friend Toni , from A Tale Of Two Kiddies...she said she had something for me over at her place...I thought wow, what could it be...When I thought no one cared weather I blogged or died..haha..Toni felt compelled to bestow a couple of awards upon me...
I love the term.."Sassy"..that describes me to a tee...thank you Toni, you sassy little minx you...I heart you..I truly do you.Thanks for always visiting, just making me feel worthwhile. Hopefully, one of these days..we can meet up and share a glass of wine/Starbucks...our favorites.....
Now...when you receive the love, you share the love....so, I am passing this Sassy Mama award on to Nap , from NapWarden...she is a lover of Idol/DWTS and Lost...she rocks some sassy clothes and is a sassy woman/mama...I adore her too...she never fails to stop by and brighten my day. Keep showing the world your sassy self!
I am also passing this on to the other Dixie from Dixie's Diner..she is about as sassy as any southern woman could possibly be...I know without a doubt that we could tear up the town, if we ever met up. She is a girl after my own heart and if you have never read Dixe's Diner...then you are in for a treat. Girl is hilarious.
Another sassy southern girl, that I swear...is just like me in so many ways, is Daphne , from One Mom In Alabama...she seems reserved..but, I know better...deep beneath her exterior is one sassy mama, just waiting to get out! Show your sassy self, girl!
There are so many more sassy women on my blogroll I would love to bestow this upon..but tradition is, (I think)...that you pass on an award to three people...so, I am going to stop there..
But, Toni also gave this award for the taking, so I'm a takin'...and I want all the women, (guys too~if you want) to grab this bouquet...never say Dixie didn't give you nothin'....here are some flowers to brighten your day...brighten your blog.
I'm serious, ya'll...if you look to the right, see your blog name on my blogroll...these flowers are for you....Yes, Janet...Rachel...Pissy....Monk...Diva...Ajooja....White...Daddio...Bradley...all of ya'll...even if I just didn't call you out...take them, show them off....display them proudly...I just don't give flowers to anybody....
Again, Toni....you rock! You truly made my day....
Love to you all...
Dixie
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