Sunday, October 17, 2010

Getting to Know You

Hi friends!!  All THREE HUNDRED of you!

After a fun, but tiring, weekend in South Carolina (more on that tomorrow), I was delighted to see that I've crossed the 300 mark on blog followers tonight!

NEVER did I imagine this blog would be read by so many people, OR (more importantly) that I would cherish the community and friendships I have in the blogosphere like I do!  Seriously, I say this a lot; but, blogging has become one of my very favorite hobbies.  It is SUCH a blessing to be able to share my life with friends all over the world through my writing.  THANK YOU!!!

To celebrate this landmark date, I'm going to shush for a little bit and take some time for "Getting to Know You". After all, it's not really much of a friendship if you guys do all the listening, right?

So... here goes!  (Even if you aren't a follower - heck, especially if you aren't a follower - PLEASE take a few minutes to respond to my little "reader survey.")





























Thank YOU!

Plus, if you have any questions for me.... now's your chance to leave them in the comments section below and I will answer them later this week!  Have at it!
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25 comments:

  1. BrookeOctober 17, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    hi e. we have a mutual friend and college. i went to clemson and was involved in crusade with lindsey (you know, one of the 12 and mother to that cutie pie adelaide). anyways, i found your blog through her blog. and i thought i'd quite lurking. if you want to visit my blog its www.theedgings.blogspot.com but no pressure.

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  2. Andrea W.October 17, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Hi E. It wouldn't let me leave a comment on the blog question. My blog is http://eastcoastcalling.blogspot.com

    Love your blog!

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  3. mollyMAKESOctober 17, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    I have enjoyed reading for blog for the past couple of weeks! I'm from South Carolina and have relocated to NY with my new husband! Love reading about your time at Clemson (both my parents went there!), decorating your beautiful home, and about married life!

    Would love for you to visit my blog!

    www.sweetcarolinabride.blogspot.com

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  4. MelissaOctober 17, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    my blog is http://www.melissavenable.blogspot.com

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  5. teacher girlOctober 17, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    HI! I love your blog, I love the bachelor of the week {& wish one of the guys would be willing to move out to california;)}, love all your traveling adventures, & that you're a great teacher. {since that's what I'm studying to become}. I have a little blog, but don't expect much...considering I have less than 1/10 of your following...but I just love your positive attitude & fun adventures so I wanted to say hi...from your fan Katie @ http://katie-themoralofthestory.blogspot.com/

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  6. staceyOctober 17, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    well hello! I found your blog a whopping 2 days ago or something, through the kelly's korner office tour. I love your blog and am now a reader, sooo.. nice to meet you! :)

    my blog is http://www.delightfulgrace.blogspot.com

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  7. ErikaOctober 17, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Ummm...how cool is that little survey thing?!! How did you make it?

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  8. MeghanOctober 17, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    http://mycrazyhappylifeblog.blogspot.com/

    Just started it back up because Roanoke is FULL of fun stuff and I just HAD to share it with people... and my facebook status updates are too short to fit everything I want to say. :)

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  9. CrystalOctober 17, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Fun survey! My blog is http://endlessvine.blogspot.com

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  10. julieOctober 17, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Love your blog!! My blog is
    http://juliesummer09.blogspot.com/

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  11. AnonymousOctober 18, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Gosh. I never comment, but here I go. I did participate in one mid-week laughs though. haha Here's my blog.

    http://sloandefyinggravity.wordpress.com/

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  12. Emily, Timeless PaperOctober 18, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I never comment either. Great survey! Here's my blog:

    http://www.timelesspaper.com/blog

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  13. kimberly @ craftylandOctober 18, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    i joined when i saw your "30 before 30" list.. you inspired me to give some thought toward what my 30 before 30 list would look like! i've been enjoying your blog ever since :)

    kimberly.

    kimberlyscraftyland.blogspot.com

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  14. KatieOctober 18, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    What a great idea for a reader survey!

    wordsbykatie.blogspot.com

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  15. ChloeOctober 18, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Hi! I couldn't comment on the blog question... So here's my link!
    http://mynewlifeasahousewife.blogspot.com
    I'm also a teacher, and am about to marry my best friend on November 12! My pet is not a Golden Retriever (maybe in the future... I LOVE Golden Retrievers!! They are my favorite!), but a ferret!
    You can read more about me on my blog.

    Loved this survey!!
    I LOVE your blog!

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  16. KLMOctober 18, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    That was a fun survey! Congrats on hitting 300 followers!

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  17. JessicaOctober 18, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Fun survey! So I know of you through a friend - she had linked up your blog so I jumped on over and followed! I really enjoy reading, and hearing about things going on at home (Roanoke/Salem native here!), even if it is just your home, I feel like I relate!

    You've been over to my blog before, since I did the Facebook poem... but just in case: http://sandjmackaro.blogpost.com

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  18. gillian luceOctober 18, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    I am actually good friends with Amanda McCrowell and through her blog (http://amccrowell.blogspot.com/) started following yours! My "new" blog spot is http://gillianluce.blogspot.com/ Keeping posting! Love all the posts about your lovely dog (and Pet Pads Unleashed winner) Addy! :)

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  19. AllieOctober 18, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    I found your Blog through Shelley Winterer's, and have enjoyed reading your stories!

    http://allie-marie-h.blogspot.com/

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  20. ShelleyOctober 18, 2010 at 4:32 PM

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  21. StephanieinSuburbiaOctober 18, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Yay! Glad to know there are 299 other smarties out there to follow you!

    http://stephanieinsuburbia.blogspot.com/

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  22. Laura HOctober 18, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    My blog is www.lifessimplethoughts.blogspot.com and keep up the family stories! I love them :)

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  23. MichelleOctober 19, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    You seem very familiar to me. Maybe I have seen you before?

    For the question about your favorite character, I wanted to select all of them but that wasn't an option.

    See you in 23 days for CARRIE!!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    I found your blog through another that I read, and I've really enjoyed reading about you and your family. :) So glad I can "follow" along!

    Meghan
    Former Teacher - Phoenix

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  25. AmandaOctober 28, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    I found your blog through Erika. And you inspired me to start a 30 before 30!

    thatsamoore.blogspot.com

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Your comments are what makes this thing fun! I LOVE to hear from you and do my best to respond to everyone! THANK YOU!