And I must say I’m a little overwhelmed. I now have more than 1 comment on my blog. In fact, I have three. (And none of them are even pity comments from my husband). This is truly a red-letter day for sweet mama entropy! And it also makes me think.
When I set up my blog, I was nicely asked if I wanted to receive email notifications of new comments. I debated this option. On the one hand, it would be nice to now. But on the other hand, did I want to fill up my inbox with “another comment received” messages. So far, as evidenced by my mini-victory-dance first paragraph, the latter would not have been a problem.
For those of you who are curious, I did not opt for email notification. However, I’m seriously beginning to rethink that decision. Here’s why…
Every day I log onto my blog - to post yes - but also to check if I have comments. In fact, I usually “comment-check” my site multiple times a day. What can I say? I crave validation. From complete strangers. Ah, the mystery of the blog. The problem with this, as evidenced by my mini-victory-dance first paragraph, is that I haven’t been getting a whole lot of validation. What I do get (multiple times a day) is the realization that my thoughts really are being cast out into the middle of nowhere and seem only to be collecting cyber dust. To make matters worse, I have dial-up, which means I have to wait (forever) to load my page and establish this fact.
Therefore you will please excuse my aforementioned mini-victory-dance first paragraph. Because it really is a big deal that Kathryn and Alissa cared enough to post comments to my little site. Thank you, girls. You’ve made my day!
In return, I will share with you my dream. I have a dream that one day (provided I ever turn this option on in the first place), I will have an inbox full of “another comment received” messages. That one day, I will be forced to turn off the email notifications of new comments option for my blog. That the validation I receive from friends and complete strangers alike will inundate my new message folder. That is my dream. And wouldn’t that be a great day? So thanks again, girls. You’ve gotten me three comments closer to my dream.
2 comments:
I am so excited about your blog!!! I love that I get this little window into your life, it's hard being so far away from you. I love you so much and I'm glad that your my big sis! You are truely amazing! You are raising two adorable/bright little boys. Love you lots and miss you more!
Definitely turn on the option. Sometimes people go back and comment on a post that's months old. You'd never know they commented if you didn't have notification turned on. Seriously, it's worth it.
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