Confession is good for the soul, right? Right?! Well, I am going to confess something right now and it's really rather embarrassing because you're going to think, "What a dork!" Or has that word gone out of circulation? I don't keep up much on groovy sayings since "Far out!" and every sentence starting with "Man..." went by the wayside.You who've been around here a long time know how I get...frustrated, I guess you'd call it...about the small amount of comments my posts usually generate. How I'll mumble and grumble about feeling like I'm sitting here writing to the four walls. Mostly in jest, tho, because as I've also said, this blog is mostly for me and my grandboys...the journal of our journey together thru life. So if no one feels too compelled to say anything, that's ok. Fine. Not a prob.
So...(cringe, blush, squirm)...I'm going to embarrass the living daylights out of myself here, confessing what I'm going to confess...
I went back to WOW a little while ago to see if Sandy or Pam might've written an update on how things went on this week's 'maiden voyage' of their new blog. Very well, it seems. And then I scrolled down to my BON day and saw a few more comments had been left since I'd come by the other day. So.... (squeeze eyes shut)....I....um....printed each and every one of them.
The last words I'd ever use in describing myself would be as narcissitic or as an egoist. I am just as unsure of myself as the next person is in any given situation.
But...ohhhhhhhhhhh! If I could ever, ever tell each and every person who commented on WOW and on my blog entries what their words of kindness and encouragement mean to me...I don't have the words for that many emotions. I don't.
Copying those comments off doesn't mean I'll sit here and pour over them and gloat and think,
"Oh, man, I'm the greatest!" No, no, no. They'll be put away in my grandmother's desk drawer for the days when I feel like the crummiest writer in the world, for the days when I wonder, "Why do I even bother?" For the days when I come here so tired and frazzled my brain is running on fumes. When I need a little bit of encouragement to know that on my day of glory as a BON, these people really liked me! They really, really liked me! (Even Sally Field has her moments of self-doubt, too, so I am in good company.)
Thank you...all of you...from the bottom of my heart.
10 told me what they're thinking:
Sounds like a great thing for you to do for yourself! I'm glad you were given such a wonderful gift through comments. I'm not sure I'd print any of my own, but I'm sure I'd save them for the same reasons!
Very good post! I took a class about 4 years ago that was a 4 month process for my self-growth. On the last day of the class everyone wrote everyone 1 note about what they thought of that person. I confess that I read those notes every now and then to remember how God made me special. Thank you for your post. :)
Ha! Yep I too get so excited when there are comments & doubtful when there aren't any. And don't let anyone tell you they don't care how many followers they have, we all care! Keep it up, you are fun to read!
Its such a delight when people take the time to leave a comment when they've enjoyed a post. Even more so when someone *ahem hint hint* sends a personal email to say thanks :)
Well I'm going to give you another reason to smile and keep in mind that you're a great writer .. left you a small shout out on my blog whilst introducing WOW to my readers.
Do drop by :)
I feel the same way!! I hate it when I don't get any comments. I just want to know what people think, I want the acknowledgment.
Sometimes it's just a matter of getting your writing in front of the right audience. I'm so glad that WOW helped with that. We did receive lots of nice comments about how much other bloggers enjoyed your posts. And don't be embarassed, we all need some words of praise and encouragement every now and then.
Thanks so much for being involved in WOW during our first week! You did receive many nice comments. No surprise to Pam and me.
I totally understand how you feel. I say I'm writing for myself and don't really expect comments so why after I've posted a piece I particularly like (can't I stop at that?) do I check for comments the whole day?
We all like to be appreciated. Thanks again.
I know the feeling. Sometimes it seems that the blogs with the most comments are the ones with the most giveaways and advertisements, right? I decided a while ago just to write what I feel, believe in my ability, and trust that the readers will follow. I am so grateful to have found a network like WOW.
And, not to make you blush, but I think you're fantastic!
I LOVE encouraging comments. Sometimes I'm tempted to be puffed up by them (so there's definitely a negative), but they're such a blessing.
Oh Kris, I am so glad the right readers are finding you. I have really enjoyed your blog and your writing thus far!
You can look forward to my silly comments to come.
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