Monday, October 01, 2007

Perfectly Flawed

To me, the most precious reward of blogging is the sense of community it provides. I can interact with witty, funny, caring people thousands of miles away and share the commonalities of experience or learn about lives I might never come to understand if it weren't for the blogosphere. Through blogging I've discovered fellow political geeks, lovers of books and partners in crime. While reading blogs, I've laughed, I've cried (it's better than Cats), and I've learned that no matter how different or ridiculous we might feel at times there are others out there who are brave enough to let you know that you aren't alone.

"Overall, I thought I’d left alot of that fear-driven, decision making behind me. But as I look at my life, I realize I’ve deluded myself. The painful, ugly truth is that I’ve been too scared of rejection and failure to seize opportunities."

These are the words written by Lisa.

I was lucky enough to get to spend time with Lisa this summer at BlogHer after months of reading her blog Midwestern Mommy. Lisa is the kind of person you like immediately. She has a warm smile and such a comfortable sense about her. She didn't have to expose her inner self-doubt, but because she was brave enough to do so I feel a deeper connection to her and a little less alone in the world.

And my community grows.

As a way to thank Lisa, I nominated her post "Just Call Me Chicken" for a September Perfect Post Award.

For the list of all of this month's nominees, head on over to Petroville or Suburban Turmoil.

PS--I'd like to also thank the kick-ass J. over at Absolutely Bananas for nominating me this month. She'll probably never know how much I really appreciated the nod.

19 Deserve Mamma's Love:

Anonymous said...

YOU are a wonderful girl, and so is dear Lisa. And you 2 write so well, have hearts of gold, and deserve every nod you get.

And I only wish you didn't move AWAY FROM ME! lol

One day, my girl, we'll laugh over drinkypoos.

xoxo

dawn224 said...

It was better than Cats... I'm so glad someone else remembers that!

Paige Jennifer said...

There is definitely something to be said for stripped bare honesty. It makes one very generous person vulnerable so others can feel less alone.

Unknown said...

if it ain't real, i don't read it.

Unknown said...

Excellent. That is a nice post and well deserving.

Unknown said...

Oh, and congratulations!!!

Anonymous said...

Very cool!! Great choice!!

Lawyer Mama said...

Great choice! I just went over & read it.

Your PP award was also well deserved. That was a touching and honest post you wrote & I find myself thinking of it often.

kris said...

I hope not ALL of your blogger friends are thousands of miles away. :)

And nothing, NOTHING is better than Cats. Let's just get that straight.

Gunfighter said...

Yeah... some of your blogger friends were on the same street as your office two hours ago!

Maureen said...

Congrats and well deserved...

Anonymous said...

Isn't this community wonderful?

BOSSY said...

It is a cool ass community. That's 'cool-ass', not cool, ass. sigh.

Marie Green said...

The post you were rewarded for WAS perfect. And raw and true.

You rock.

Ms. Skywalker said...

Um, you're awesome.

Hasn't anyone told you that before? Like on a daily/hourly basis?

Queen of the Mayhem said...

If you recommend her....I HAVE to go and read!


I heart you MAMMA! You are one of my all time faves! :)

Anonymous said...

Excellent choice!

And you deserve to be recognized as well. Rock on, Mamma!

Anonymous said...

You deserve it! You rock, sister. You truly do.

Terri@SteelMagnolia said...

I haven't met a blogger that I didn't like...
(maybe except for the one right before me... hum....)

I love the blogging world...
it helps so much.