It's a good feeling. For whatever reason, finding out my brother was a regular reader was a big touchstone for me as well. We talk about things and he has started conversations with, "Hey- I read about ____ on the blog...what's going on with that? You made a good point." It's odd how this message board to strangers/the universe can make you closer to the people you've know forever.
tokissthecook | Homepage | 02.10.08 - 11:54 pm | #

this is a great post. i think you're a fantastic writer and i can't wait to keep reading more of your stuff. i also want to give a shout out to what the ex posted on her guestblogger post a few days ago that had your wisdom on it. wow, did that speak to me. I just turned 24 and you really put things in perspective. i was really inspired.
Kayleigh | Homepage | 02.11.08 - 12:18 am | #

Are you trying to make us all vulnerable so we'll come support Chicago bloggers Saturday night? ha, I kid. You've been a great find - keep living an interesting life and I'm sure your readers will continue to come back.
Nilsa S. | Homepage | 02.11.08 - 7:14 am | #

No no, thank you. It is a joy to read.
Dutchess of Kickball | Homepage | 02.11.08 - 7:55 am | #

We should probably thank you for sharing so much with us. I love the way you write. You always seem to have put so much thought into every word. It's easy to get a sense of your sincerity.
Jenn | Homepage | 02.11.08 - 9:05 am | #

you're welcome. thank you for opening yourself up and writing.

p.s. it always catches me by surprise when people i know actually read my blog and bring it up. this of course leads to the rare occurrence of me blushing and then i get even more embarrassed.
shanti | Homepage | 02.11.08 - 10:25 am | #

tktc - so true. it seems to be happening a bit more lately, which i'm just gonna take as a good sign.

kayleigh - my gosh, thanks. that's very nice of you to say, and i'm glad my little sidenote on the 24th year was a fun read it's tough to guestblog!

nilsa - you're onto my plan!! jk

dutchess - as much fun as kickball...i doubt!

jenn - i'm sure i've said it before, but i love your blog and the way you write, so we're even.

shanti - i know, it can really catch you off guard sometimes. when you literally had no idea, or cant' imagine how they found it. it makes it fun though.
d | Homepage | 02.11.08 - 12:10 pm | #

and I'd like to thank you for keeping things interesting. that's why I always read here.

so, thank you.
Deutlich | Homepage | 02.11.08 - 4:30 pm | #

deut - i always read you too. you're way more interesting
d | Homepage | 02.12.08 - 9:01 am | #