What is it with bloggy addiction? It's like being drawn back to a drug, "I just have to know..." even if you don't care that day. Much.

This is so true and I just started blogging (for "journaling") a few weeks ago. I feel like I need to take my camera everywhere with me now. Should I seek therapy already?

I have managed (so far) to stay away sitemeters and giveaways.

Anna, looks like you are heading for trouble--as long as you manage to stay away sitemeters, you might be okay. Heather, all I can say is, at least it's an addiction that won't make a girl gain weight. There's always that.

Just for what it's worth --
the Iphone idea is extremely boffo.

Amen. I have felt the same way. I was totally depressed a few weeks ago and I can root the cause directly to blogs that make me feel like a loser in my own life. Blast those blogs! But, I can't stay away....I tried a give away too. The first one was a hit, but based off of my personal pain over the prom. I gave away a $15 Itunes card. The second one was to get people to be more "green" in their life. I had a basket of green products to pass on. Crickets. No Response. Go figure.

Anyway, today I actually put your blog up on another site. They were looking for new books to read and I mentioned your up and coming one, because I think it looks fun and we sisters need to support each other. Just so you know, it was this site http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/. She is a fellow LDS woman blogger. It wasn't some weird, nasty blog.

Aggie--should I use your real name? Do I know your real name? I too become miserable or ecstatic over something as, well anything simple having to do with my blog. I know it's not right but I can't help it! And Russell Clan--I like your new ID. Barb did you learn how to use the comment function? Because, if you did, you are the only one of your sisters who have (except for me--obsessive commentor that I am). I am glad you like the IPhone idea. I wonder how much they cost?

Oh, and Aggie, how could I forget? Thank you SO much for referring me to that site. I really do appreciate it so much! It saves me time from referring myself everywhere and I look less like a loser that way. That's a always a good thing. :)

This post is so funny because it is absolutely true. Blogs can be wonderful and awful at the same time. I love that I get 75 to 80 hits a day until I realize they are people googling "scriptures for funerals" and really have no desire to read my blog.

Very very funny. I almost woke my sleeping spouse laughing as I read! It is so true. With the internet we now have a chance for immediate validation, and we want it now, NOW I SAY!

Kazzy, love it! It's so me . ..

Heidi, I will have you know that late last night I installed sitemeter onto my blog. Should I reserve my room at the asylum now or wait a couple of weeks???

You are so funny! I do like to read anything and everything that you write. I only wish that the talent was in the genes and there was even a remote possibility that I might have the recessive gene somewhere. (sigh! I also wish I were thin and that aint gonna happen in this lie either)
Roxanne

Kazzy, oh yes, it will take a couple of weeks. The disease will have to stew and bubble for a while . . .but since you have chosen to be one of my followers, I would have to say that some kid of insanity has already taken place. Roxanne! You are a good writer! Debbie says so . . .and I think it is interesting that you used the word "lie" instead of "life" when talking about being thing--this is some kind of Fruedian slip which means something, don't you think?

And look! I used the word "thing" instead of "thing"--what the heck does that mean?

Should I feel guilty that I introduced you to blogging? I should start paying for therapy. We all have our ups and downs. I haven't put a sitemeter on mine yet. I think maybe I won't. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by blogging. Like I owe it to everyone else, even though I don't comment all the time, but soak up everyone's world. I'm thinking of giving myself a limited amount of time each day do blog/read blogs. I might feel more in control! Only time will tell.

I don't think I am the right one to ask about Sitemeter. I mean, when someone is addicted, they aren't exactly objective, ya know? I think limiting yourself to a certain amount of time a day is good. As long as my blog gets in there. Ha ha! P.s. Don't feel guilty, I'm having a ball and that's what counts, right? No? Yes? Maybe?

Heidi - First off, what a funny, and unfortunately accurate satire post on blogging! Secondly, congrats on the book.

That's all. I just stumbled onto your blog and though I'd say hello.

Aww who am I kidding. I was Googling hand made sachets made of French lavender encased in fabric from antique Victorian baby dresses complete with antique scorch marks, and somehow your site came up first on the list.

So sue me.

;)

Take care, and best of luck with your writing career.

AJ--thank you! All I can say, it takes an obsessed blogger to know one. Mostly, you made me laugh so hard milk would have been coming out of my nose (had I been drinking any--but you got that, didn't you?)

There's a post just like this at Navel Gazing at Its Finest. You should check it out. (Although it lacks the clever bit about the seedy motel, and seeking revenge on Sitemeter!) :)

Scary, but true...

Oh dear! I hope I didn't unintentionally rip her off. This is so autobiographical, you have no idea!

Well, except for the drive to the coast, the seedy motel, taking down sitemeter, etc. etc. That part wasn't autobiographical. :)

Brilliant and very realistic post! :) Too funny.

Thank you so much! A little too realistic but Sitemeter and I have put it all behind us now . . .