De-Lurking
I have a list of around 50 blogs that I read on a regluar basis. On that list are around 10 of people I have never met in real life, but I found their blog, found it interesting and kept reading. After reading one of them for several months, I finally commented, and she emailed me back personally. I was impressed! I have continued to read her blog and continue to comment when there is something I have to say. It was kinda cool to make that connection.
I know many who read my blog and write with them in mind. Some are college friends (grete, samantha, suzie); some from high school (tammy). I know I have lots of family (angela, jay) who read and several life long friends (alley, jill), there are also some friends who I met randomly (janelle, katie) who follow along on my ramblings…but I certainly couldn’t name 131 people who read this on a regular basis.
Why I am thinking of 131?? Well, the last month or so, I have been watching the stats on my blog and I just figured out I am averaging 131 hits per day. I had over well over 4000 hits in the last 31 days.
So, this is my proposal…if you are lurking…which means you are in the 131 readers, who are not in the listed categories above, or have never commented on my blog, then reveal yourself now!! Some of the people I listed above are some of the coolest people you will ever hang out with on a blog. Plus, if you leave a comment, we might just get to know each other and that could be kinda fun too!
I have seen some fun blogs that offer prizes for de-lurking. I’m not gonna do that, but I will try to answer anyone who decides to respond.
I hope each of you has a blessed weekend!
I’ll bite
I’ve been reading since Alley put your link on her blog. I have also been reading the blogs that you have on your list, which has lead me to other blogs. It’s super fun to be a blog lurker!
Comment by Kristin — 12 October 2008 @ 2:53 pm
…but, kirsten, you already know that Jill, Alley & I are awsome!
Comment by angela — 12 October 2008 @ 5:46 pm
Of course, but now I get to bask in the awesomeness…
Comment by Kristin — 12 October 2008 @ 7:15 pm
i have to confess also……when i’m really bored at work some days, i’ll check my regular blogs several times in the hopes that something new has been posted to entertain me. it works sometimes. so, i might be some of those 131 hits a day.
Comment by alley — 12 October 2008 @ 8:12 pm
I’m always reading, but I think you know about my blog, too.
Comment by Karen — 14 October 2008 @ 10:36 am
An individual who once roomed with you, me, and LJ says to tell you she is also a lurker, but wishes to keep her status as such.
She said I could write that, though.
Comment by grete — 15 October 2008 @ 4:09 pm
Welcome Kristin! I admit to having read your blog on a number of occasions too!
MN, thanks for reading!
Comment by autumninengland — 19 October 2008 @ 9:00 am
Autumn, I read your blog on a regular basis through a link from Jay’s blog. I grew up with your mom and Jay. Ask your mom about our flute playing days! I’m so glad to see them re-connected and so happy. I enjoy seeing what you and your sister have been going through growing up in another country and now coming to live in the U.S. I just got married on Saturday and am in Hawaii on my honeymoon and just happened to check the internet as I’m searching for helicopter trips for us to take.
Good luck with your trip back “home” and dual citizenship, and then to Costa Rica.
Comment by Stacie Landgren Moncrief — 22 October 2008 @ 3:29 pm