Another thing I LOVE is visiting other people’s blogs. Whenever I get a free moment I grab my computer and start reading. However, as much as I enjoy getting comments I rarely leave them, and I just realized how incredibly unfriendly that is of me. I’m sure other bloggers put as much time, effort, and thought into their blogs as I do into mine, and I’m sure they enjoy getting comments as much as I do.
So, I have decided to give myself a challenge, and I am calling it Share the LOVE. Everyday I get online and enter the blogosphere I will try to visit, read, and leave a comment on at least ten new blogs. I will also try to comment on each of the blogs I read regularly. If I feel like I can comment in a meaningful way, than I will, and I won't just “read and run” anymore.
Now, a note to those who read this blog… please do not feel like this is a statement to get more comments here. It does not bother me in the least if my readers do not comment. I’m just happy you visited, and hope you enjoyed your time on my site. So, THANK YOU for stopping by.
If by chance you have been inspired and would like to Share the LOVE as well, than I would like to encourage you in your own challenge. Please don’t feel like you have to start out by visiting and commenting on ten new blogs each time. Even if you only comment on one new blog a day I’m sure that one person appreciates your words, just like I’m sure you appreciate others leaving comments for you.
If you would like to tell others about this endeavor, I’ve created a little button (because what’s a blog without little buttons) that you are welcome to use on your site. The code is listed below, and will link the button back to this post so that others can find out what Share the LOVE is all about. Or, if you’d like to use the button without the link, just right click to save it, then upload it to whichever photo hosting site you use. All I ask is if you write a post about this personal challenge please include a courtesy link back to this post. THANKS!
17 comments:
i try to do that too. at least once a week, seek out new blogs and comment. i always enjoy meeting new people. thanks for your comment at my place.
Wow, 4 girls in 6 years! My boys are a little farther apart (I had 8years to manage in).
I've been trying to reach out, mostly through WWC, but also when I see a nice post on a page I'm visiting, I try to hop over and if I like what I see, I try to make acomment. Takes time, though... and time with kids is always at a premium! This makes it even more special when someone comments... like you!
I am soooo in:).
Mine is here: http://scrappynhappy.blogspot.com/2008/03/sharing-love.html
I am in too - my personal challenge will be to find at least 5 new blogs a week and comment on them. I am also going to try to do a weekly post of the new blogs I have found so I can share them with others also.
I try to visit new blogs every week as well, and I like to leave comments.. and I like checking out who they are linked to as well, you stumble upon the bestest people on the net dont you think??
I had 3 kids in 3 years and also had a couple of miscarriages in there! the g/fs call me 'fertile myrtle' which would be funny if my name was myrtle! LOL I think I was pregnant or breastfeeding for 7 continuous years.. boy am I glad those days are over...
Lissa
Australia
Love this! I'm share'n the love!
I try to do this already, fail miserably some days, but I try. :) Off to post
Great idea, Amy!
What a great idea!! I'm definately going to steal your idea... and your button! =)
Come & get ur linky love!
http://tinyurl.com/6qcyg3
I'm stealing your button. :)
I know how that is. I love reading blogs, but most of the time, I don't leave comments. :( Well, good luck with your challenge! Sounds like something we should all do alittle more. :)
I have some Linky-Love for you here:
http://scrappynhappy.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-roll.html
I found the link back here at Phyl's and think this is a wonderful idea! I try to leave comments whenever I visit a blog and share 'link-love' often on my own blogs to introduce my blogging buddies to one another in this 'virtual' world ... so I'll happily share your button proudly on each of my blogs sometime soon.
Hugs and blessings,
What a great idea! I'm a new blogger, and even though I have been reading a lot of other blogs lately, I've mostly been lurking. I'm going to try to start showing the love more often!!
I love the photos at the top of your blog. =)
Of course the blog is nice too! I am all about the "linky love" so I would be glad to put your button on my blog.
Very Neat. I've added it to my blog with an explanation. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! What a great idea. Have posted on my blog with link here.
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