Comments on: (Sometimes it’s not) All About Me http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/ Sat, 19 May 2012 03:22:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: 2009 Bests – The final chapter « Zebra Sounds http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-4781 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:52:16 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-4781 [...] Social web moment. The prompt asks about meeting someone in real life you only knew online. I did that this year, when I met the amazingly talented, funny, lovely Jane Bretl, who I had only known online before. I blogged about the meeting. So did she. From mine, you can get to hers. Click here. [...]

]]> By: Estrella Azul http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3098 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:58:52 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3098 I missed having an internet connection yesterday…

I loved your post! You’re always so sweet writing about (not always all about) yourself.
I for one haven’t met 99% of my blogroll, but I’d very much like to.
It’s definitely an amazing opportunity to meet people you connect with instantly, exchange e-mails, etc.

My reasons for starting my blog was that at that moment in time I felt like telling someone what was on my mind and writing came easily. Also i was thinking how fewer people judge via blog than in real life.
I didn’t use my blog for a while after that first time, but it is a place where I can show off my experiments, share my opinion, view, tips, etc. on different topics, and I just can’t imagine my life without my blog, even if it’s not as popular as most people’s.
Also, the part I love most is that through the bloggy world I found many bloggy friends, many blogs, posts that inspired me and I started writing short stories.
Totally unexpectedly, never knew I had it in me…
Sure I’m not half as good as I can be, but I’ll get there.

I’ll always be grateful for this to everyone who has inspired me, including you!

]]> By: judy http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3094 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:59:08 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3094 Bobby, You delight me! I heard that voice, too… It said, “You can be the Zebra Blogger.”

Lake, I’m definitely happy that YOU blog. The adoring sensation is mutual. Now, stop playing around and go write a zombie love story!

Jane, Wish a few more of your events were in my neck of the woods. Love your blog though. Every writer should read it.

]]> By: Jane Friedman http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3093 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:35:31 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3093 I think one of the most inspiring things that I’ve seen since I started working at Writer’s Digest (and hosting the events in particular) is watching how they spark the interaction, growth, and relationships of writers. I can’t imagine anything better.

]]> By: Lake http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3092 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:24:52 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3092 “We were able to start in the middle of a conversation already in progress.” What a beautiful way to put it. Blogging does give us a voice and a platform and the opportunity to be heard and connect. Great post.

Thank you, Judy, for the endorsement! I truly appreciate it. Coming from a writer I adore it really made my day / week / month! Thank You!

]]> By: BOBBY http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3088 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:20:33 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3088 reasons for starting a blog….

I heard a whispering voice calling out to me a I walked through my corn field saying, “if you blog it he will come”

or

“Blog, James Blog”

or

So I can wear my new t-shirt that says ,”I blog, therefore I am”

I guess I din’t get my fill on the last Caption This!

]]> By: judy http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3087 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:06:04 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3087 Belle, It’s a good bloggy voice you have there! Need to add you to my Talking Books blog.

Karen, Aw shucks! Ten bucks, really? I’m so in!

]]> By: karen from mentor http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3086 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:52:05 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3086 I feel so proud of both of you today….

Loved that Jane left out the coffee spilling and Judy spilled the story about it…. I think that pretty much sums it up….. the small and the big in social interactions…..And the funny thing? If it had been Jane who spilled the coffee the roles would have been reversed. Judy would have kept it to herself and Jane would have spilled it in a charming self deprecating way.

Both of you have such warmth. You’re both always a pleasure to read.
What’s next? The *Judy and Jane tour America* road show?

I’d pay $10 to see that…..

You guys ROCK!!!

Group hug?

Karen :0)

]]> By: Belle http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3085 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:31 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3085 I have had several blogs. The current one is a keeper, because it’s where I finally found my “blog voice”, and it’s never hard to write posts there. But even with my past blogs, I had a lot of fun meeting new people, and I think now that’s the part I really enjoy about blogging. That, and having an audience for everything I write :)

]]> By: judy http://zebrasounds.net/2009/09/21/sometimes-its-not-all-about-me/#comment-3084 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:44:26 +0000 http://zebrasounds.net/?p=3916#comment-3084 Linda, I happily accept the title of alter-ego! And try not to think about how much smarter your decision likely is. ;-)

Jane, Don’t get me started on the WordPress gods. *Lifts fist in bloggy rage*

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