tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post5297670098166025790..comments2024-03-28T06:00:03.501-07:00Comments on Just Breathe: I VALUE YOUR OPINIONDebby@Just Breathehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-23179273512851491822010-02-10T10:17:40.076-08:002010-02-10T10:17:40.076-08:00Well, I follow those blogs that interest me or tha...Well, I follow those blogs that interest me or that I feel I have something in common with or connect with. I used to comment on every single post and will sometimes do so when I have the time but sometimes it simply isn't possible. I only email back comments once in awhile and not every time b/c that takes up a lot of time there! If I have someone new come to my blog I will visit their blog and comment. If their blog interests me then I will follow if not then I don't. I don't follow everyone who follows me either. Really, what I try to do is just write for me and give the little updates of our family. I've gained a small network of blogging friends and we stay pretty connected and I'm happy with that little group.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-50388922339307119642010-02-09T19:50:02.167-08:002010-02-09T19:50:02.167-08:00ha! i wasn't going to comment but felt like i ...ha! i wasn't going to comment but felt like i wanted to say a couple of things.<br /><br />i agree that it's hard to keep up with it all and hard to know who you should read and who you can let go.<br /><br />i wouldn't presume to tell you how to do it. i'll just tell you what i did. i had to prioritize my life when it became evident that i was spending too much time in blogland. i now limit my time which means that i had to limit the blogs i read.<br /><br />i chose (and continue to choose) the ones that i really enjoy reading and/or the ones that i have formed deeper relationships with. and even then, i may not read them every day.<br /><br />i found that if i visit a blog every couple or few days, i can keep up with everyone i want to read. i've given up trying to do it perfectly. i do what i can and when i can do it. i give myself grace and it makes it all (posting and commenting) more enjoyable.<br /><br />i hope you find the balance you're looking for, even if my blog is one that you have to give up on. and if it is, i'll still check in here every couple of days because i enjoy reading what you write....https://www.blogger.com/profile/02410214795470767158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-70222210945723381832010-02-08T20:21:23.273-08:002010-02-08T20:21:23.273-08:00i gotta agree with Cherie!
there have been a few ...i gotta agree with Cherie!<br /><br />there have been a few blogs that I commented on quite a few times...and really loved the content..and they NEVER ever comment back..it does hurt sometimes because I feel like I was saying "hello" to them and they just ignored me...but I try not to let it bother me..and it usually does not! <br /><br />each person just has to find a happy medium! so they can enjoy Life AND Blogging!<br /><br />great post!kado!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06376884479035290738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-83332423974324347222010-02-08T18:59:05.763-08:002010-02-08T18:59:05.763-08:00We've definitely talked about how blogging can...We've definitely talked about how blogging can be all-consuming. I try to catch up with everyone when I can but it's not easy. I enjoy reading comments and try to respond to each one.<br /><br />I do follow a lot of people and have started to rethink that. Originally I thought that if I was one of many, many followers that my comment wasn't even going to be read but I have found differently. Maybe it has something to do with trying to say something real about the post rather than something trite. I don't comment on every post because sometimes I don't have anything to say.<br /><br />And I agree with you about people who don't have a reply to address. Is it about privacy? It's easy enough to set up an email account just for that purpose. I really like to acknowledge comments and they made it hard to find them.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462135507379897869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-43611359432629921422010-02-08T12:50:00.226-08:002010-02-08T12:50:00.226-08:00hopefully - yougot something figured out. I follow...hopefully - yougot something figured out. I follow tons of blogs but only comment on halfish of them. and i don't follow everyone that follows me. i just don't have the time.Brandy@YDKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362084419708971995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-55783431412104848742010-02-08T12:49:56.304-08:002010-02-08T12:49:56.304-08:00hopefully - yougot something figured out. I follow...hopefully - yougot something figured out. I follow tons of blogs but only comment on halfish of them. and i don't follow everyone that follows me. i just don't have the time.Brandy@YDKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362084419708971995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-5237842345543051912010-02-08T12:10:25.878-08:002010-02-08T12:10:25.878-08:00hopefully - yougot something figured out. I follow...hopefully - yougot something figured out. I follow tons of blogs but only comment on halfish of them. and i don't follow everyone that follows me. i just don't have the time.Brandy@YDKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362084419708971995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-11385747212105703552010-02-08T07:05:35.851-08:002010-02-08T07:05:35.851-08:00I don't know how you do it! I have 5 or 6 blo...I don't know how you do it! I have 5 or 6 blogs that I keep up with daily, then the rest I visit on occasion. I know there are a lot more that I'd love to get to know, but I know I wouldn't be able to keep up.Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874806511167194233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-10506426091502063822010-02-07T21:36:00.830-08:002010-02-07T21:36:00.830-08:00I try to follow everyone that follows me but this ...I try to follow everyone that follows me but this whole blog thing has been wonderful for me. I didn't have a lot of support when I had my miscarriages. Also the move to Nevada was something we needed to do job wise but at the same time I miss OHIO and family and friends. It's hard sometimes to keep up w / 4 kids but at the same time I need to blog just for me. Getting those feelings out and if I get a comment or not I'm still happy.<br />I enjoy it and I try to blog daily but if I don't it's not a big deal.<br />I enjoy your blog alot too and all the wonderful comments you leave on mine. :)<br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698815527301107339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-35093261923492457922010-02-07T19:30:03.504-08:002010-02-07T19:30:03.504-08:00Great topic! I just read other comments to see wha...Great topic! I just read other comments to see what others are saying.<br /><br />For me, I just get to whoever I can get to. If there are some I didn't get to one day, I try to get to the others the next day or two.<br /><br />I comment on blogs where they haven't left me a comment all the time. I love reading blogs, plain and simple. <br /><br />I wouldn't worry about it too much. People are always going to come back to you. You are an interesting blogger who has a lot to say and write about. <br /><br />Hope that helps :-)CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697762495151569561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-5956968407492819422010-02-07T18:47:49.793-08:002010-02-07T18:47:49.793-08:00I agree 100% with Deborah Ann. That is exactly the...I agree 100% with Deborah Ann. That is exactly the way I feel :) This is a great post, and also something I've been trying to manage as well. I don't want this blogging thing to become too consuming.Crystal Escobarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477802676099792677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-46925443681719020172010-02-07T17:31:04.043-08:002010-02-07T17:31:04.043-08:00I can't keep up like I used. I can't comme...I can't keep up like I used. I can't comment on everything and that makes me sad but yet this weekend? Migraines over took my days, I didn't read until now. FB games aren't helping they are a time suck I shouldn't be into at all!kyootyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001748005643667487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-54717042465357932322010-02-07T17:12:34.240-08:002010-02-07T17:12:34.240-08:00I've never had a lot of followers or a lot of ...I've never had a lot of followers or a lot of comments- I think the most I had was on my Moments of Pause blog which was 17. I know I get a lot of hits on that blog and have been contacted by some and I recently learned that many hospitals in Michigan (where I live) are giving it out to people but still I don't have the followers or the comments and I don't quite know why.<br /><br />I started following most people who follow that blog. The comments bring me back to their blogs faster and I get to my dashboard as much as I can but with four kids at home and now back to work (and starting a blog for my third grade students) my time is definitely more limited. I do comment on everything I read though. I don't understand why more people do- when you read something you usually are moved in one way or another... I would say just go with the flow... I can't imagine keeping up with 600 people! I don't think I've found that many blogs...<br />(I am getting long winded now..) But I do appreciate when you comment since most of my friends don't comment on there only in person- I wish they'd leave a real comment.<br />I know I am long winded in this comment- but I also turned both of my blogs into hard cover books which has me posting more on my family blog.<br />Thanks for always reading though!!<br />Hugs-<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451958236636719292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-3476988585453095472010-02-07T14:44:12.296-08:002010-02-07T14:44:12.296-08:00I spend an easy 8 hours a day on the computer read...I spend an easy 8 hours a day on the computer reading and commenting. I have just made SO many friends online that I truly care what they're writing about! Can I visit them every single day? Sometimes, but not always. <br /><br />I have a hard time not following new blogs when they follow me back. <br /><br />My dearest friends always get priority, but I have an always growing group of friends and the relationship part of blogging is my biggest reward in doing this.<br /><br />There are days when I just know I need to be off the computer and I do it. I don't want to burn out. <br /><br />When I make that major move across the country this summer, I will probably be taking a long time off to get it done and adjust to my new home.<br /><br />I can't reply to every comment I receive, but I have all of them sent to my email and I read them immediately when they come in. <br /><br />I hope you find your balance!!!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-33514989954249100612010-02-07T13:46:44.164-08:002010-02-07T13:46:44.164-08:00I think this is an area that every one of us have ...I think this is an area that every one of us have to ask the Lord to lead us in. And, I think the answer from the Lord will be different for each person. But I have found that what works for me is to blog only when I feel as if I have something on my heart that I want to get out or record. I do not try to blog just for the sake of getting something published for the day. And I set aside time each day to visit my wonderful blogging friends. I give myself an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. And sometimes if I am sitting in the evening, watching tv with my family, I will visit a few of my blogging friends then. It keeps it fun for me and not an obligation or a chore. That is how I have been lead to handle it but I do not think that it would work out for everyone's lifestyle or schedule. I pray that the Lord leads you to your perfect timeline too. :)<br />Another thing is that I do not answer everyone's comment unless they ask a question. That would take a lot more time. And I follow some people who I like their blog and would like to get to know them better but if I visit a dozen times or so and get no reply at all, which really is rude and amazing to me, then i just go on to find some others to befriend. It is not worth my time to have a one sided relationship. And that is what I love about blogging, the relationships. I just love it!!christy rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576305610780918375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-64121853617878387502010-02-07T12:31:44.293-08:002010-02-07T12:31:44.293-08:00Yes, it can be overwhelming..but I do love it. I ...Yes, it can be overwhelming..but I do love it. I blog daily for me..OK, for my sister Kathy as well (she calls me when I'm late!) But, I really do blog for me..and for my history I guess. I don't journal although I've treid, I no longer scrapbook, so I feel this is the scrapbook of my life. I've also felt my world get a bit bigger - visiting 'friends' from Australia, Ireland, England and many other places, so I feel I am learning and growing at the same time. I love the ideas, the crafts, the art that I see and if my word of encouragement can somehow make someone happy, well, that's great as well. Also, I don't really take time away from anything, I do this while Hubby watches TV right next to me. It's my vice and I enjoy is. I think it's just a matter of choices..Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230264141748182037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-78125874090677595232010-02-07T12:25:52.910-08:002010-02-07T12:25:52.910-08:00Lots of questions. For me, blogging has to be fun,...Lots of questions. For me, blogging has to be fun, number one. I don't mean every post I like to read has to be in good cheer or humorous. Some posts are showing a blogger is hurting deeply. I just have some sorts of blogs that I am interested in more than others. I don't want to get the blogging to a place that there are so many rules and regulations (real or imagined) that it isn't enjoyable. I read some blogs regularly. If I am into the subject I comment. If I don't want to leave a comment I don't. I hope every person feels that same way about my posts. Comment if you want to and don't if you don't want to. No hard feelings and no obligations.<br />I hope you get more comfortable with which blogs to read and when and which to comment on. Some days I don't feel like blogging, so I don't. Of course the reader fills up but if I have to pass on to the next post then so be it. This is a good post and we all have these issues to deal with and have to deal with them in our individual ways. We care about the other bloggers and want the best for them all but must take care of ourselves.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-65685102247056511162010-02-07T11:35:09.550-08:002010-02-07T11:35:09.550-08:00Well, here's the way I do it. my 'regular...Well, here's the way I do it. my 'regulars' I always read...but, I may not always comment. And, I may not always answer if they leave a comment. I figure if we are regular readerw, we have established a sort of relationship, and they will not be offended if they do not hear from me every time!<br /><br />Second, I have a list of other blogs that I like to read...probably 200 names. I usually do a few a day...maybe making it all the way around in a week or a week and a half. These people do not know me, and I do not usually comment on their blog unless it is something I feel very deeply about.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699862913139313405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-33021612233004095772010-02-07T11:08:39.919-08:002010-02-07T11:08:39.919-08:00I found you at Technobabe, you caugrht my attentio...I found you at Technobabe, you caugrht my attention with the word menopause, I love mine. Then i skim through your profile she the word SHANOWAEN or whatever. Read a few lines of your post. hehehe<br />And promise to come back... later:)jozienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212900310477832041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-21252940598304059502010-02-07T07:38:07.997-08:002010-02-07T07:38:07.997-08:00I love blogging, I like reading and doing my own a...I love blogging, I like reading and doing my own as well but with working full time, having a daughter and a husband to look after I have had to cut back...way back! Sure I have neglected my blog and I don't get as many commenters as I did before but I feel better about it. I just blog when I get a spare moment. I try not to let it consume my thoughts anymore. I do miss it some days but on the days that I am productive and I wouldn't have been if I were blogging then I feel a sense of accomplishment. I try to catch up if I have missed a few days but sometimes I just start fresh and go from the day that I am reading. I also don't read every single blog in my reader every single day. I have my favorites that I try and read more regularly but if I get to them I do and if I don't then I don't. I don't know if this helps any but good luck!Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612376271533554603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-19646118403423171132010-02-06T22:30:14.505-08:002010-02-06T22:30:14.505-08:00Debby you're so kind and are always thinking o...Debby you're so kind and are always thinking of others!<br /><br />I do the same with my regular readers that I comment on to each day, if I miss a day I catch up on those ones. I try to stop by a few news ones each day, and catch up on a few in reader but it's so hard. <br /><br />I'm the same you follow I follow, you comment I comment. Love it just wish I had more time in the day ;).<br /><br />Much love my dear!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-55132034869780240062010-02-06T22:28:23.685-08:002010-02-06T22:28:23.685-08:00Wow you have a lot of comments. I just read blogs ...Wow you have a lot of comments. I just read blogs periodically. I want to keep up with some of the blogs more often, but it is a lot of work. It can be overwhelming. I just read when I have time and if I miss a few post here and there its no big deal. I try to leave comments when i do read a blog though. You cant let it consume you though. I know it easily can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-6774606084777735902010-02-06T20:41:38.277-08:002010-02-06T20:41:38.277-08:00Great post Debby. You've brought up some great...Great post Debby. You've brought up some great questions and concerns that I struggle with every day.<br /><br />I love to blog. I love to see what's going on in the lives of the bloggers that follow me and who I follow.<br /><br />BUT... I also love my life too. If I don't get out there and live my real life with the people who I truly love, I just won't have anything to blog about!<br /><br />I really don't have any rhyme or reason how I go about reading and commenting. Sometimes I just check my reader and see who's currently posting something and I'll check in with them, sometimes I'll find a tweet that sends me to someone's blog and sometimes I wonder how somebody is doing who I haven't seen in a bit and make a conscious effort to check in with them. <br /><br />Although I would love to check in with everyone everyday, there is just no possible way I could do that. I never expect someone to check in with me every day either. If they do, it's definitely an added bonus and I love to hear from them. But I certainly don't expect it. <br /><br />That comment post got a bit rambling. Hope it made some sense. <br /><br />Anyway... wanted to thank you for coming by and entering my Piggy Paint Giveaway AND for twittering!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904565419263482091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-80644072033279678282010-02-06T18:34:42.208-08:002010-02-06T18:34:42.208-08:00Debby...I have no answers. I try to keep in conta...Debby...I have no answers. I try to keep in contact with my followers, but with watching my Grandboys during the week I don't get to it everyday.<br />You have such a kind and caring heart, that you just love everyone...we your followers are blessed to know you!!!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-83031060041539373362010-02-06T18:32:14.679-08:002010-02-06T18:32:14.679-08:00I feel overwhelmed at times too but have made so m...I feel overwhelmed at times too but have made so many awesome friendships from blogging. I try to comment whenever I can and I do try to respond to everyone who comments on mine. Courtesy thing. SarahNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.com