Thanks to my Readers...

I just wanted to say that thanks to the comments left on my last post I just polished off a pint of chocolate ice cream. At first it just sounded like a really great idea and then when more people mentioned how they were off for some chocolate ice cream I decided to look into my freezer - which was happily housing a pint of Dutch Chocolate ice-cream. Yes it was completely enjoyable and I have all of you to thank for that. This is why comments are powerful things. :)

Comments are like Dessert

And I'm beginning to think that maybe it's time for me to rethink that philosophy. Honestly it's the truth - for me at least to the point that here is what I do...

When I get on the computer I take care of all other internet concerns first - checking email, checking in with the designer whose creative team I'm on, taking care of online business etc. After I've taken care of everything I need to do online I head over to Blogger and login to my account. Once I'm logged in and looking at the screen wherein I manage my blog I scroll down to see if there are any new posts on the blogs that I follow. (All but one are family and friend blogs - I love to see how people are doing even though so distant. If you read my blog and have one that you wouldn't mind letting me follow let me know so I can start reading yours too!) I will then go through and read other peoples posts, which is like a dessert appetizer for me - it gets me ready for my favorite part of internet time. (Those whose posts I read please don't be offended reading your posts is my second favorite part of internet time.)

After reading others posts I will go in and read any comments left on my blog since I was last on or since I last posted. I love getting the feedback or thoughts of those who read about my day to day life. I just love the small connection formed over a few sentences. Most times they make me smile, sometimes I sigh (I'll admit that I'm hopelessly pathetic) other times I honestly burst out laughing. Lately I've enjoyed some extra variety in the comments and it's really nice as it has shown me readers I didn't even realize I had. Cue warm and fuzzy feelings all around my heart...seriously though it's just nice to know that even though I don't have time to call and talk to everybody that in some small way we are still communicating.

Anyhow I'm beginning to wonder if I should rethink this because sometimes there are comments on my blog that require me to go back to the commentator's blog to comment back. So I'm beginning to think that maybe I should be reading comments first then other peoples' posts, so I can streamline my comments. As much as I know I should do it I don't think that I will. I just love savoring comments too much. Thanks to all those who continue to indulge my favorite Internet joy.