thanks Daisy!
sitting here with my morning cup of echo(dandelion coffee) and thought I would do this me-me tag that the gorgeous daisy got me with!
1. Are you happy/satisfied with your blogs content and look?
yes, pretty much * I do stress over it though - I am sure I am compulsive obsessive.
2.Does your family know about your blog?
yes. they don't read it though - I am quite glad about that cause if they read some of it, they may commit me.
3. Do you feel embarrassed to let your friends know about your blog? Do you consider it a private thing?
My 'real life' friends don't know about it, I can't be bothered trying to explain
4.Did blogging cause any positive changes in your thoughts?
yes - I am exploring my inner self through my blog and that is not what I started for - it was more of a memory journey. at first I tried to be what every one expected me to be - flitting here and there with a lovely life - now? its me - every inch of me.
5. Do you only open the blogs of those who comment on your blog or do you love to go discover more by yourself?
I have my favourites - I try to visit daily. if someone that I don't know takes the time to comment, then I always return the favour - if they take the time to comment the least I can do is go and say hi - sometimes we continue our blogging friendship, sometimes not. But one thing that I have trouble dealing with is the whole commenting thing - if someone has been commenting and then all of a sudden they stop, I worry about what I have done to them. something I am trying to get over. I know it isn't something I have done. You can't be liked by everyone.
6.What does a visitor counter mean to you? Do you like having one on your blog?
I had one, it annoyed the hell out of me for two reasons - one: I had thousands of visits so where the hell were the comments? and two: I had some visitors who have shunned & persecuted me for my beliefs, who said they would never visit but they still were. I felt like slapping them. so I took the counter off, it was making me too angry.
7. Do you try to imagine your fellow bloggers or give them real pictures?
I have a photo of myself up now - but it was taken at my daughters wedding, a good day. believe me, I don't look like that right now. I have pictures of most of my blogging friends in mind - not sure if they really look like I think they do though.
8. Admit it. Do you feel like there is a real benefit to blogging?
yes, I do. I get so much support, advice and wisdom from many women. I would be crazier than I already am without that. Plus it is a real kindred group that I am in. I love each of my blogging friends for who they are. xoxo
9. Do you think that blogger society is isolated from the real world or interaction with events?
sometimes, I think I am in another world when I blog. I guess I could become isolated if I allowed myself to.
10. Does criticism annoy you or do you think it's normal?
I guess it does annoy me. because the word is written and not spoken, so you don't have the benefit of tone. I have been hurt by some criticism as most of my blogging friends know.
11.Do you fear some political blogs and avoid them?
i don't feel fear of the blogs, I read one political blog - although it is not all politics.
I actually fear the fundamental christian blogs - they burnt me at the stake once.
12. Were you shocked by the arrest of some bloggers?
I haven't heard about that, see I am isolated!.
13.What do you think will happen to your blog after you die?
gawd - who knows.
14. What song do you like to hear? What song would you like to link to your blog?
I would probably like a gregorian chant.
15. The next victims?
hmmmm - seeing as I am a rubbish me-me'er - I won't make anyone a 'victim'
1. Are you happy/satisfied with your blogs content and look?
yes, pretty much * I do stress over it though - I am sure I am compulsive obsessive.
2.Does your family know about your blog?
yes. they don't read it though - I am quite glad about that cause if they read some of it, they may commit me.
3. Do you feel embarrassed to let your friends know about your blog? Do you consider it a private thing?
My 'real life' friends don't know about it, I can't be bothered trying to explain
4.Did blogging cause any positive changes in your thoughts?
yes - I am exploring my inner self through my blog and that is not what I started for - it was more of a memory journey. at first I tried to be what every one expected me to be - flitting here and there with a lovely life - now? its me - every inch of me.
5. Do you only open the blogs of those who comment on your blog or do you love to go discover more by yourself?
I have my favourites - I try to visit daily. if someone that I don't know takes the time to comment, then I always return the favour - if they take the time to comment the least I can do is go and say hi - sometimes we continue our blogging friendship, sometimes not. But one thing that I have trouble dealing with is the whole commenting thing - if someone has been commenting and then all of a sudden they stop, I worry about what I have done to them. something I am trying to get over. I know it isn't something I have done. You can't be liked by everyone.
6.What does a visitor counter mean to you? Do you like having one on your blog?
I had one, it annoyed the hell out of me for two reasons - one: I had thousands of visits so where the hell were the comments? and two: I had some visitors who have shunned & persecuted me for my beliefs, who said they would never visit but they still were. I felt like slapping them. so I took the counter off, it was making me too angry.
7. Do you try to imagine your fellow bloggers or give them real pictures?
I have a photo of myself up now - but it was taken at my daughters wedding, a good day. believe me, I don't look like that right now. I have pictures of most of my blogging friends in mind - not sure if they really look like I think they do though.
8. Admit it. Do you feel like there is a real benefit to blogging?
yes, I do. I get so much support, advice and wisdom from many women. I would be crazier than I already am without that. Plus it is a real kindred group that I am in. I love each of my blogging friends for who they are. xoxo
9. Do you think that blogger society is isolated from the real world or interaction with events?
sometimes, I think I am in another world when I blog. I guess I could become isolated if I allowed myself to.
10. Does criticism annoy you or do you think it's normal?
I guess it does annoy me. because the word is written and not spoken, so you don't have the benefit of tone. I have been hurt by some criticism as most of my blogging friends know.
11.Do you fear some political blogs and avoid them?
i don't feel fear of the blogs, I read one political blog - although it is not all politics.
I actually fear the fundamental christian blogs - they burnt me at the stake once.
12. Were you shocked by the arrest of some bloggers?
I haven't heard about that, see I am isolated!.
13.What do you think will happen to your blog after you die?
gawd - who knows.
14. What song do you like to hear? What song would you like to link to your blog?
I would probably like a gregorian chant.
15. The next victims?
hmmmm - seeing as I am a rubbish me-me'er - I won't make anyone a 'victim'
posted by Miss Robyn | 8:47 am
12 Comments:
Loved your answers! Glad you are being you and not worrying about those that love to torment you. They aren't worth your time... Keep on being yourself!
ps Miss Diva had a photo shoot today if you haven't seen it yet. LOL
Glad you did the tag Robyn. xx
I think you did VERY well with this meme...I had never seen this one before and I loved all your answers! Hugs xox
Fascinating! I must tell you that visually speaking, your blog enchants me. I fell in love with it right away, the mixed media element, the writing, the vibrant and interesting colours...low and behold the writing sucked me in too!
They burned me at the stake too once before!
I loved reading all of your answers to this tag Robyn.
It gave me a lot of insight into your experiences in the world of blogging.
I visit your blog everyday.
Sometimes I don't have the time to commment but feel very inspired by how real you are. I think you have a beautiful soul. Fooey on those people at the Fundamental christian blog! You are such a grounded , spiritual person. With lots to offer this world if ours.
A big hug from me to you!
Dotee xoxo
I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience with other bloggers, Robyn. Perhaps I'm just naive, or have been very lucky (or both), but I really think such unkind people are in the minority (at least I hope so!). I'm so glad you've found a kinder, gentler and more supportive group! These glittergirls are the best. I'm so glad I've 'met' you! and I'm so glad you played along on the meme.
I enjoyed reading your answers to this meme. It's a good meme, too. Ok, this right here is why I sometimes don't comment. I'm having all these warm and fuzzy wanna hug ya kind of feelings but all i can say is, "I enjoyed reading your answers." lol
I've been catching some flack (hmmm never have written that word before..wonder if that's right?)over reading True Balance and some of my posts and it bothered me way more than I ever thought it would. It made me think of you and all you've put up with and how here you are..with your beautiful blog and your faery posts. I think you're very, very brave and you encourage me to be brave, too.
ooooo good meme...I may try this one soon if I ever get a chance to sit down and think!
Great answers!! Oh, I love,love your fairy altar, I want one now! So very pretty and I think soothing just looking at it! I am so jealous that you are going to see Doreen Virtue ~ you know I will want to know all the details!! Hugs to you Robyn!
I knew that! Hahaha!
You're as real to me as the woman next door.
Love you, C.
I love your blog. You are so brave when you exposed your beliefs and your good heart. I don't know much about site meters yet, but probably it can be obssesive. I never got comments until I found this group of very nice ladies and now that I get them it feels nice but I don't want to worry anyone about being reciprocal. I want to be your friend for sure, I am flattered with your comments but I am alot more happy when I read your blog and I learn something new. Thank you for blogging.
Oh dear, people were arrested? Good gawd. Loved your answers MS*R! Puts it right out there, doesn't it. Hey, I think we all were burned at stakes! hehe
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