If you are a blogger, you are also most likely a reader.
You don't blog just for other individuals to read your posts, but you also enjoy reading what other bloggers have written.
I often scour the internet looking for new and interesting blogs to read. And, if I especially like a blogger/blog that I have found, I will go through the old posts in that blog and read them as well.
Here are a couple of great blogs that I love reading:
>Good Youngman Brown - If you have never checked out his blog, he is absolutely hilarious. I have went through most of his old posts because I am that in love {serious stalker status} with his blog. I cannot wait for him to post something new because it usually means I am in for a laugh! {Kidding about the stalking [sorta], but really he is funny, so go check out his blog!}
>Mrs. Monologues - Another great blogger where you can usually find a laugh {you know, in case you lost yours!}. Not only is she funny, but she's snarky {her words, not mine} and she has some great tips as well for bloggers!
>Keeping up with the Pickles - [I mean, really, does this need an explanation?!] I found Mrs. Pickles during this blog hop {A to Z Challenge}, and oh, how glad I am that I did! I mean I loved the name before I ever got to the blog, and now I thoroughly enjoy reading her blog.
So, if you need some new blogs to read, and you have not checked out these three, please go do so now, and show them some love!
{Don't forget to swing by my About Me post, and ask me some questions.}
Check out my previous A to Z Challenge blog posts:
Blogging: G is for Giveaways
Blogging: H = Headline
Blogging: I is for Images
Blogging: J = Journal
Blogging: K is for Keep
Blogging: L = Link-ups {Blog hops}
Blogging: M is for Money
Blogging: N = New
Blogging: O is for Organized
Blogging: P = Public or Private
Blogging: Q is for Quest
Monday, April 23, 2012
Blogging: Q is for Quest
What is your quest for your blog?
What mission did you set out on, and did you accomplish what you wanted?
Are you done with your journey or just getting started?
Everyone who writes a blog has a reason they are blogging. Whether you blog to help others {such as a health/fitness blog} or blog for yourself, you are on a quest.
Tell me about your blogging quest!
{Don't forget to swing by my About Me post, and ask me some questions.}
Check out my previous A to Z Challenge blog posts:
Blogging: G is for Giveaways
Blogging: H = Headline
Blogging: I is for Images
Blogging: J = Journal
Blogging: K is for Keep
Blogging: L = Link-ups {Blog hops}
Blogging: M is for Money
Blogging: N = New
Blogging: O is for Organized
Blogging: P = Public or Private
What mission did you set out on, and did you accomplish what you wanted?
Are you done with your journey or just getting started?
Everyone who writes a blog has a reason they are blogging. Whether you blog to help others {such as a health/fitness blog} or blog for yourself, you are on a quest.
Tell me about your blogging quest!
{Don't forget to swing by my About Me post, and ask me some questions.}
Check out my previous A to Z Challenge blog posts:
Blogging: G is for Giveaways
Blogging: H = Headline
Blogging: I is for Images
Blogging: J = Journal
Blogging: K is for Keep
Blogging: L = Link-ups {Blog hops}
Blogging: M is for Money
Blogging: N = New
Blogging: O is for Organized
Blogging: P = Public or Private
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Smart Arses
I started reading I am the Messenger, by Markus Zusak, today, and within the first few pages I found a quote that I love and is oh so true!
"All my friends seem to be smart arses. Don't ask me why. Like many things, it is what it is," (p. 7).
This describes my family and friends so well. We all pick around and make jokes, but we all love each other.
~~~
{You see, I love animals very much. I would never hurt or harm an animal unless it was dangerous. BUT, some animals seem to have a death wish. I like to say that some of them try to commit "suicide by Kayla." Yep! As I am driving along, many animals dash out in front of me, or just sit in the middle of the road. So far in the past 6 months or so, a deer, a couple of rabbits, several squirrels and birds, a goose, and even some dogs and cats have blatantly jumped out in the road in front of my car. Unfortunately, not all of them were as lucky as the goose!}
This describes my family and friends so well. We all pick around and make jokes, but we all love each other.
~~~
In other news...
Today, as I was leaving my mom's work place {after eating lunch with her}, a goose ran out in front of me! It quickly turned around and waddled back off the road, but when it got back into the grass, it turned around and looked at me like I was an idiot! {What a dumb arse!}
{You see, I love animals very much. I would never hurt or harm an animal unless it was dangerous. BUT, some animals seem to have a death wish. I like to say that some of them try to commit "suicide by Kayla." Yep! As I am driving along, many animals dash out in front of me, or just sit in the middle of the road. So far in the past 6 months or so, a deer, a couple of rabbits, several squirrels and birds, a goose, and even some dogs and cats have blatantly jumped out in the road in front of my car. Unfortunately, not all of them were as lucky as the goose!}
~~~
{Don't forget to swing by my About Me post, and ask me some questions.}
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Blogging: P = Public or Private
Is your blog public or private?
Public blogs can be viewed and read by anyone on the internet, anywhere in the world.
{There are two types of private blogs.}
You can set your blog to private and allow selected readers access to the blog. By doing this, only the readers you have selected will be able to read the blog.
You can also set your blog to private so that you are the only one who is able to view it. By doing this, you can write whatever {just as in a diary or journal} and no one will be able to see it.
Many individuals have their blogs set to public so that anyone can read what they have posted, but sometimes it may be necessary to set your blog to private. If an individual is posting personal information, they may only want close friends or family to read their blog. Other individuals may need to set their blog to private because of their career.
Check out my previous A to Z Challenge blog posts:
Blogging: H = Headline
Blogging: I is for Images
Blogging: J = Journal
Blogging: K is for Keep
Blogging: L = Link-ups {Blog hops}
Blogging: M is for Money
Blogging: N = New
Blogging: O is for Organized
{Don't forget to swing by my About Me post, and ask me some questions.}
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
My {About Me} Page
I have seriously been meaning to post an about me page for quite some time, but I have not done it yet.
One of the main reasons I have not posted it is because I do not know what my readers/followers want to know about me. I don't want my {about me} page to be a boring autobiography, full of information that my readers don't need or care to know.
That is where you {all my wonderful readers and followers} come in!
What do you want to know about me?
Feel free to ask me any question {well almost any}, and I will answer it!
Please post your question as a comment, and I will add it to my {about me} page, along with the answer!
One of the main reasons I have not posted it is because I do not know what my readers/followers want to know about me. I don't want my {about me} page to be a boring autobiography, full of information that my readers don't need or care to know.
That is where you {all my wonderful readers and followers} come in!
What do you want to know about me?
Feel free to ask me any question {well almost any}, and I will answer it!
Please post your question as a comment, and I will add it to my {about me} page, along with the answer!
Blogging: O is for Organized
Among many other things, your blog should be organized.
An organized blog will make it easier for you, your readers, and your followers to find information.
Organizing your blog is very simple. Make sure your layout is user friendly. Important information should be in the top of the sidebars, such as a way that your blog can be followed. In addition, your blog archive should be easy to locate.
{You can also have labels posted on your blog, so that your readers can search through your blog posts that way!}
Another easy way to organize the information on your blog is the top tab {page} bar. You can create different pages for the different types of content on your blog {home - blog posts, about me, contact, etc.}.
Blogging: G is for GiveawaysAn organized blog will make it easier for you, your readers, and your followers to find information.
Organizing your blog is very simple. Make sure your layout is user friendly. Important information should be in the top of the sidebars, such as a way that your blog can be followed. In addition, your blog archive should be easy to locate.
{You can also have labels posted on your blog, so that your readers can search through your blog posts that way!}
Another easy way to organize the information on your blog is the top tab {page} bar. You can create different pages for the different types of content on your blog {home - blog posts, about me, contact, etc.}.
Check out my previous A to Z Challenge blog posts:
Blogging: H = Headline
Blogging: I is for Images
Blogging: J = Journal
Blogging: K is for Keep
Blogging: L = Link-ups {Blog hops}
Blogging: M is for Money
Blogging: N = New
Blogging: N = New
New as in fresh, original, different!
When you write a blog post, it needs to be something new. Something that no one has written about {your life, perhaps}, or something that has been written about, but with a new perspective and outlook.
Not only does your content need to be new and different, your whole blog needs to be original. Your personal style needs to shine through your blog posts, your blog layout, template, design, and blog name.
So, next time you write a blog post, redesign your template or layout, or change your blog name, remember - your readers want something original and different {as I am sure you do too}!
When you write a blog post, it needs to be something new. Something that no one has written about {your life, perhaps}, or something that has been written about, but with a new perspective and outlook.
Not only does your content need to be new and different, your whole blog needs to be original. Your personal style needs to shine through your blog posts, your blog layout, template, design, and blog name.
So, next time you write a blog post, redesign your template or layout, or change your blog name, remember - your readers want something original and different {as I am sure you do too}!
Check out my previous A to Z Challenge blog posts:
Blogging: G is for GiveawaysBlogging: H = Headline
Blogging: I is for Images
Blogging: J = Journal
Blogging: K is for Keep
Blogging: L = Link-ups {Blog hops}
Blogging: M is for Money
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