So before I attempt to be funny to smooth over yesterday’s drama…well, the words “thank you” just seem too trite to express what I’m feeling. Those people who roll their eyes a bit when they hear the word “blog”? Experiences like I had yesterday are what they don’t understand. I was able to come here and just spew. Just pour out whatever popped into my head and then hit publish.
With no fear. None.
In a world full of silent and not so silent criticism, that’s verging on miraculous. But that’s one of the things about blogging isn’t it? There are over a billion blogs out there, and through trial and error we find the blog authors who appeal to us, or who we connect with. Which means that if someone is reading your blog? They’re doing it because there’s something about you they like and enjoy. That alone is so bolstering to the wounded self-esteem, but add sweet, loving, encouraging comments like the ones I received yesterday and the self-esteem soars.
All too briefly, of course, but still. The memory of that sensation lingers and carries us through other bad times.
So do the laughs, of which I share a few now. These are the search terms that have lead people to my blog in the last two weeks. And yes, Google has a lot to answer for.
friggin - Oh my. It’s true. I’m guilty of using a pretend swear word.
What is a self sustaining ego – definitely not mine, that’s why I blog!
Bulk ob tampons - multiple hits from this one. Don’t know if that makes me more or less inclined to do future product reviews.
how to find joy in housework - is it bad that I giggled at that?
Temporary insanity is fake - aren’t not!
bossy 11 year old daughter - trade you for my four year old.
parent yell too much - maybe they’re ticked off that you’re spending too much time on the computer and have a worrying grasp of basic grammar? Shut the computer off and do your homework,.
learning to live with angry parents - my kids sympathize with you, I’m sure. I like the word learning in there. I don’t know you, but you sound like a good kid. Sniff sniff.
why does my dog chew on my tampon - people really do think Google knows everything, don’t they?
My tampon after wee - Wet and soggy I’d imagine. This is proof positive that the general populace a) is not as bright as we would like to think and b) has far, far too much time on its hands.
Is this the face that launched a thousand ships? - Oh yes. That was me.
Take of my panties to get to my heart - Having never in the whole history of my blog used the word panty or panties, this one completely boggles my mind. And makes me giggle over the searcher’s complete lack of understanding of basic anatomy. The heart is more in the bra area, dear.
Parents always angry at me - hey, there’s another one of the readers I could totally hook you up with…
My life is a lie - I’m going to haul out the too much time on the computer response again. Stop googling and start living!
Pictures of unorganized messy house - you can come over and do a photo shoot if you like. After three weeks of NaNoWriMo I make just about anyone look good.
Hannah Montana advent - Oh no you did not! Not only do they make and sell the horrid things, people WANT to buy them? Gah!
On my way to insanity but I’m laughing at myself - Oh I am so with you on this one. In fact, it’s a big part of the reason why I blog.
Which, admittedly, I haven’t been doing a terribly good job of lately. To those of you (that is, all of you) who haven’t seen me around your blog for a week or two…well, you know I think you’re wonderful, right? I’ll raffle off free copies of my book if I ever finish it. Promise.
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Oh I LOVE the google searces…so much fun.
And I love what you said about blogging. So true. :)
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It’s good thing we have your blog to straighten us out on our anatomy. Especially if I can’t locate my sense of humor…!
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How do you do that? Find out what searches find your blog? I feel like a blog dunce. But it IS very funny. I’d be afraid to know what lands people on mine.
this is actually a depressing subject for me right now. i used to get hundreds of search terms a day. i haven’t checked my stats in a long time, so i checked them a couple days ago to find that i had ZERO search terms and my page rank has gone from a 3 to a 0. How is that even possible?
i love your thoughts on blogging, and the connection to your readers and the comments… dont you ever stop… you’re just too good!
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The blogging community is amazing, isn’t it?
Hon, if you didn’t feel comfortable there, then don’t go again. There’s no point in getting stressed and depressed over a PLAYDATE. We all like you. And I KNOW, deep down, you KNOW you’re an awesome person. Print out every good comment you have, and keep it in your purse for those times you start to doubt yourself…
your bra might be where your heart is, but your panty-area is where it’ll start pounding…. how’s that for TMI
Whoa whoa whoa! I didn’t check over the weekend and I missed the last post. Apologies and condolences for the funk - and for my belatedness. *I* think you’re awesome, and awkward female situations are the consequence of … being female. Comes with the territory.
P.S. I’m with Steph - how do you own the internet like that?!
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The google searches had me laughing ’till I cried, and yesterday my heart was aching with you. And we’ve never even met.
And THIS is why I blog.
Thanks!
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These are awesome! I’ve seen other people posting about the searches that brought people to their blogs. How does one find this info out? I’m dying to know!
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Glad to see you happy again:) !!
Ooh! Ooh! I’m first in line for the raffle tickets! (see my hand being urgently thrust up through the mass of humanity . . .)
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Those are soooo funny. I rarely get interesting google hits
Oh. Mygosh. “The heart is more in the bra area”—-HAHAHAHAHA I seriously think I peed myself a little bit when I read that. You kill me!
Not sure which I love more, the Googled phrases or your response to each. So funny.
And I’m sorry you had such an awkward time the other day. It’s not fair that our high school moments must flare in our face when we least expect it and think we are past it! (((hugs)))
Wow! People sure have a lot of questions about tampons huh?
Bwahahahahah!
Loved your responses–but how do you do a search to see what phrases people used to go to your blog? (Hmm. Maybe it’s better that I don’t know . . .)
Lol, people search the funniest things. So far nothing to funny has led people to my blog, but then again, I set up Google Analytics less than a month ago, so we’ll see what happens over time.
You must write way more about tampons than any of us realizes.
I don’t know if that’s a good thing, or a bad thing. (???)
This was hilarious! I’m in sore need of some smiles right now, and I loved this!
The tampon wee thing? So weird.
Snort, I love you babes, and I am so sorry you’ve been struggling. I am catching up backwards so I’ve yet to read that post but I will read it next,
Can I just say though, in the UK ‘friggin’ = rude word and kind of swearing. Email if you wish for enlightenment. x ;D