Well, today marks the 5th month that I have been writing on Blogster. As with most newbies, I suppose, I came into blogging with a lot of hesitation, and no list of friends. There was much anticipation for something excitingly fun and educational to happen, but also a sinking feeling that I'd be afraid to write or speak up, or that nobody would want to read my stuff.
Now, in a relatively short amount of time, I feel very comfortable here. I have been able to post some fun, almost silly posts, as well as some informative ones. I learned that I am not too shy to comment, even if I don't agree with something or I don't fully understand the message. But, most of all, I have met a hell of a lot of good people here, people I am now pleased to call my friends.
I decided to take a look back to my very first post, the entry that I knew might not even be noticed, let alone read. Anyone who did read it, of course, would have been a total stranger at that time, so you can understand some of the uneasiness I was feeling when I hit that "publish post" button. But, I did click on it and here is what appeared...
WHY NOT?
Here is a new blogging site for me to enjoy, but I've only been a member for about 5 minutes. So, I don't really know anyone, don't really know what subjects to pursue, nor have I gathered up any friends yet. But I guess I have to start somewhere! So, why not get started by writing this stuff and then see where it will go from here!
**********Yep, that was the whole entire thing. Pretty bad, huh? But, you know, there were people who read it and made me feel so welcome when they left comments saying hello and welcome. Those were my first friends and I thank them for their hospitality and for giving me the spark I needed to continue. And, now, I will agree with the very first comment Martin wrote when he warned me that I would become addicted!
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One does become addicted before he even realizes it. I know I did.
You're right. I was already addicted before the first month was over, but I didn't have a clue.
Where's our 'help' group when we need it???? LOL
I love your blogs (even when you differ on subjects with me) and glad you found blogster.
Wonder if you would have stayed if you came to blogster 2-3 weeks ago?!?!? :O)
I would have been so confused, I might have given up! lol But, with nothing earlier to compare it to, I might have gotten along just fine. Who knows! All I know is that I am happy that I came in when I did because it all worked out just fine. Me, disagree with you? Who could imagine such a thing! lol In spite of all that, I love your blogs, too.
I feel so lucky that you decided to enjoy our online community. You have really helped enrich it. I definitely look forward to the emails that let me know you have posted a blog or that you have commented on one of mine. It may have only been 5 months, but I feel like I have known you forever!
AJ
LOL LOL LOL! I am NOT laughing at you or your comment! I'm laughing at ME!!! Here I am talking about being on here for 5 months, so you might think I would have a little experience by now, wouldn't you? But, yet, I still can't get the "reply" function squared away in my head! Once again, I have messed up by NOT replying correctly, so you will have to look below if you want to see what I wrote.
Oh, I've grown on you that much, huh? Well, if it means anything to you, it feels like I've known you right along, too. We just seem to get along that way, don't we? I look forward to more and more posting and commenting, and to our continuing friendship.
Don't worry. I make that mistake too! We really definitely seem to click!
AJ
Dont know who linked me to your site anymore, but I am glad he (probably it was Martin or AJ) did it. Thx for being a friend Donna!
Thank YOU for being my friend! The link-up certainly worked because I felt the friendship right from the start.
Your Post a great one at that,has given me hope Donna.I'm glad I came here to Blogster at Bigrichard's telling me do it,just do it,come and join.I too have met a lot of nice folks here and like reading all the posts.I still feel so new here.But I am getting addicted..Oh and Donna I've gotten to meet you,who's become a good friend.. Thanks.. :-)
It is fun being here in Blogster, isn't it? And, if you don't think you're addicted to it yet, then it just hasn't hit you yet. lol Yeah, there are some good people here and you are definitely one of them. I'm glad we became friends here, too. And, in case Richard remains "not here", I want to thank him for getting you started in here.
Sweet!!! Thank You Donna...
LOL's,Oh Yes,the Ghost is still here,
Don't you catch him tip toeing around in here once and a while..
Yeah, he's actually tip-toeing around now! lol He thinks we don't notice, but he should know not to under-estimate us women! lol
He should know better by now,you think!?!?