When I first started blogging, someone asked me… “Don’t you think blogging is a little self-centered? Writing about yourself EVERY DAY?”
At first, I sort of agreed. Why should anyone care what I do every day, what I eat, what I think?
But then I thought about it. That’s NOT why I started blogging. It wasn’t to relay the little things I did everyday or discuss my every thought, because I thought I was awesome. I started blogging to share my passions, discuss my ideas, become part of an amazing community and most of all learn from others “Share, Discuss, Community, Learn” – those words sound like the opposite of self-centered to me.
Blogging is such an amazing outlet. Reading my favorite blogs feels like watching my favorite show on TV. It’s so comforting. I laugh, I smile, sometimes I get sad – but I always find it interesting and informative and I feel like I really get to know someone. And I have been lucky enough to meet lots of wonderful people through blogging in “real life”, which is just amazing (and I have plans to meet another this week!). We have a community of some amazing women (and a few guys 
) out there and (sounnnds suuper cheesy but…) I feel lucky to be a part of it! 
Heather awarded me the Sunshine Award the other day, which definitely put a smile on my face. So, thanks Heather!
The sunshine award is awarded to bloggers whose positivity and creativity inspire others in the blog world.
I do read a lot of blogs and I find them all creative, inspiring and unique in their own ways – I wouldn’t read em if I didn’t. 
So I just wanted to mention a few in particular that really deserve some SUNSHINE!
- Ohh May
- Heather Eats Almond Butter
- Live Well Fit
- Shedding It
- Peas and Thank-You
- How Sweet It Is
- Chocolate-Covered Katie
There are so many more that I’ve only just discovered and I can’t wait to keep reading! I love learning about new people and “getting to know them” through the blog world.
Getting to Know You…
With all that said, I want to get to know more of the people who read here! If you read here and haven’t ever commented, or have just stumbled upon my little blog… I want to meet you! Or, if you have commented, or even if I know you in “real life” I want to know more!
So let’s play a fun game where you answer these fun questions!
- What’s your name? Any stories behind it/fun things about it?
- Where are you from?
- What actor/actress would you want to play YOU in a movie?
- Would you ever go bungee jumping or skydiving?
- Do you have a blog? Please leave the link so I can check it out! If not, list one of your favorite blogs.
I’ll start it off:
- Janna. I was named after my great-grandmother, my name means “Flourishing” and even though it’s pretty easy to pronounce (like Jenna with an “a”) I get called Yanna, Jenna, Jayna,…and so many other things allll the time
- Winnipeg, Canada
- I get told I resemble Anne Hathaway on what feels like a weekly basis, so I guess I’d pick her!
- As cool as I think it would be, probably not. I’m not adventurous enough/am super afraid of heights!
- YEP – this one right here
See, answering questions is fun! I look forward to getting to know YOU!!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 am
When I started a blog, that was my biggest personal concern. While I love to read blogs, how could I personally be so self-centered as to think anyone would want to read what I had to write? I reminded myself that, like you, I wasn’t blogging for people to read (well, of course I was, who am I kidding) but mostly I was blogging to make myself happy, and that’s made all the difference. Becoming a part of the blog community was NOT something I counted on or even considered as a possibility at all, thank goodness I’ve seen the error of my ways!
1- My name is Ilana, but I go by La on my blog. La was a nickname granted to me by my friend, shortened from my baby brother’s mispronounciation of my first name (he called me “La-La”), but also based on the fact that I was a singer. In real life, people mispronounce my name like they get paid for it – Lana, Alaina, Illiana, I just go with it.
2- I’m from New York City! Born in Cali raised in New York.
3- Ideally, I’ll take Angelina Jolie even though she’s getting old, haha, but I don’t look much like her.
4- I am TERRIFIED of heights. That said, I would consider sky diving. NEVER bungee jumping, the cord thing scares the bejezus outta me! I’m into conquering my fears but I have my limits!
5- I do! http://lovelala.blogspot.com
Have a great day!
XO, La
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February 23rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
1. Kenzie– I’m a junior! My dad’s name is Kenneth.
2. Connecticut–but I currently live in DC and love it.
3. Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, or Drew Barrymore–They all have great personalities…and great hair!
4. I’d love to! I’ve wanting to since I was about 12. Just say when!
5. http://healthypurpose.blogspot.com I’m still a small fish in the blogging world but I love it. i use it for educating myself, staying motivated at adopting my raw/vegan lifestyle and learning from others.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
1. My name’s Katie. Everyone assumes my “real” name is Katherine, but my birth certificate just says Katie. I’m named after my great-grandmother.
2. I’m from York, PA, which is right near the PA/MD line. I currently live in Baltimore.
3. I’d probably pick Reese Witherspoon. She just seems like fun!
4. I absolutely never would. I am not daring like that at all. My husband would in a heartbeat though!
5. YES! Health for the Whole Self – http://www.healthforthewholeself.com
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February 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
My name is Heather and I’m from Lubbock, Texas! Go Red Raiders! I’d love it if Charlize Theron would play me in a movie
I don’t think I would skydive OR bungee jump (I’m a chicken). My blog is http://www.heathersdish.com, and my purpose is to inspire other people and myself to live the healthiest life possible!
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February 23rd, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I totally agree with you about blogging. It’s so much sharing and community and I’m blown away all the time by the great relationships I’ve gained since blogging.
1. Diana-I think I’m named this because my parent couldn’t agree on another name. I’m cool with that.
2.I’m from Kansas City, MO. I like it but want to live somewhere much warmer!
3.Definitely Drew Barrymore….she could play me to the T.
4. I don’t know. Definitely scary but I’m not going to say I’ll never do it.
5.heck yeah! http://frontyardfoodie.com/
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February 23rd, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Great post! I love learning more about the people behind the blog so to speak
1. Lisa. My Mum is a big Elvis Presly fan so after he named his daughter “Lisa” this one was really a no brainer
2. Canberra, Australia
3. I love Kate Hudson
4. I’ve been skydiving (loved it!) but I don’t think I am brave enough to go bungy jumping.
5. sure do! http://www.bakebikeblog.com
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February 23rd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Nice to meet you, Yanna!
1) My name is JH. It is a combination of the first letter of my first and last names. I made it up all by myself.
2) Vermont…and yes, we ARE a state!
3) Beyonce is going to play me in a movie because I already played her in a movie…it’s just fair.
4) Bungy Jumping so I could have 1,000′s of feet of water to break my fall.
5) COMING SOON! A comedy site featuring a collection of all new sitcoms, podcasts, skits, and tales that make you cringe just a little bit. http://www.seaturtlerodeo.com
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February 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Hehe nice to meet you!
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http://www.chewandtell.wordpress.com
1. My name’s Cassie! Apparantly my Mom saw a little girl on TV named Cassandra, (Cassie for short. My actual name is Cassandra) who was battling cancer. She was inspired.
2. The Maritimes, CANADA!
3. Oh gee..I don’t know very many! And none really look like me..how about Keira Knightly?
4. I’m the sort of person who likes to have their day..planned, with two feet on the ground. I’m not very good at “spontaneous” or exciting things. I can’t see myself doing that, but maybe a good push (so to speak) is all i’d need!
5. Sure do! It’s BRAND NEW
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February 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Fun questions!
1. My name is Patricia, named after my mom, nothing too fancy there.
2. I’m from Texas but currently living in the sunny state of Florida
3. Liv Tyler would be someone I’d like to play me in a movie but it would probably be recast with Animal from the Muppets
4. I might go skydiving one day but only if I was strapped to the instructor!
5. My blog is Big Fork and Spoon http://bigforkandspoon.blogspot.com/ and I just started it up a couple of months ago. It was originally intended to be just for my family to keep up to date on whats brewing in my kitchen but I’m really liking the blogging community and sharing ideas and recipes.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 8:41 pm
I’m too tired to answer the questions, but I think it is hilarious that you get told Anne Hathaway because I hear it almost every single day! Maybe more when I had bangs too, but still all the time. Last week I heard Alanis Morisette TWICE — random since I hadn’t heard it before! And in high school, I got Carly Pope, from Popular!
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February 23rd, 2010 at 11:22 pm
1.) My name is Emily. My parents named me after Bronte and Dickinson.
2.) I’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio also known as the “mistake by the lake”. Nice, huh?
3.) I think I’d pick Zooey Dechanel to play me in a movie. I like her quirkiness.
4.)If I had to pick, Sky Diving, although I’m not one for heights.
5.)The soon-to-launch seaturtlerodeo.com!!!!
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