As I approach another blogging anniversary this summer, I’ve had considerable time to contemplate how writing has changed my life. Am I addicted to blogging? Yes. Do I regret it? No. My only regret is that I didn’t discover this wonderful, creative outlet for self expression years ago. I’m loving the blogger lifestyle, and here’s why:
* I have high hopes that I when I sell my book, I’ll earn enough money to give my husband what he has always dreamed of having: a yard gnome farm.
* I’ve learned to get creative with my cooking. A meal should only take five minutes to prepare, so that I don’t miss a moment of blogging. My family has learned to like peanut butter and canned sardines on a bagel. Microwaved.
* Blogging has become such an addiction, I might need to invent a “bloggerette patch” to wear on my upper arm. Watch for it in an upcoming infomercial.
* Termites could chew my wood frame home down to kindling for a S’mores bonfire and I’d still be laughing about it on my blog.
* I pimp myself out for new blog followers by promising tickets to the senior citizens paintball tournament (extra points for hitting the colostomy bag).
* It’s true I have to deal with Irritable Spouse Syndrome, but I’ve cured this disease by buying all the premium channels on cable, including and Llama Lovers and Goats Gone Wild.
* I’ve been known to write down blog post ideas on gum wrappers, sanitary pads, bar receipts and toilet paper in the ladies’ room. That’s what I call true dedication.
* I’ve made a lot of new friends in the blogosphere. We share virtual cups of coffee, donuts and margaritas…so much so, that along with my virtual hangovers, I gain virtual weight. Next week, I’ll start my virtual diet.
* I get inspired while I blog and come up with some creative ideas, such as the “toilo-chair.” Pee and blog simultaneously without missing a word for a bathroom break.
* I’m thrilled as long as my page view numbers remain higher than the numbers in the mating cycle of a beer-bellied sloth…or the albino tree frogs in Tunisia.
* I have carpal tunnel funnel cake syndrome. Every time I blog, I crave funnel cakes.
There are plenty of jars of peanut butter and canned sardines in my pantry, so here’s to another year of blogging. Cheers!
Glad you are doing what you do. You bring a welcome breath of positive energy to my online experience.
Ditto, my friend. Your posts always bring a smile to my face. I love your humor!!!
As a fellow blogging addict who has just passed another writing milestone, congratulations and welcome to BA, Bloggers Anonymous.
I’m pulling up a chair right beside you at the meetings…..
You’ve just made me realize that I am also addicted to blogging! If something bad happens I always say “Well, at least I can blog about it.”
I also have been known to write ideas on napkins. I make all kinds of notes in my phone when the idea hits and I even take a notepad to the pool so I can write things down.
And my spouse also has Irritable Spouse Syndrome. He’s quickly learned not to get in between a woman and her blogging.
I know you’re book just came out and I’m so proud of you! Here’s to hoping the hubby gets the gnome farm. 🙂
I knew there was a reason why I loved you so much—-You ARE just like me! The book isn’t out quite yet—a few more weeks of final edits and then I’ll be splashing it all over the place.
Thanks for a chuckle today! I was needing a good one. 🙂
Glad you liked it—and you just made my day as well! 🙂
And long may you run, Marcia!
Awwww…thank you so much, Suzette!
Stopping by from the Blogging Collective on FB! I too would like a garden gnome farm! please sell enough books for me too! 🙂 You are too funny!
Thanks, Laura! Come visit me and we’ll go yard gnome shopping!
I would like to volunteer to be the Beer-bellied sloth if you ever make this blog post into a movie!
You got the part! 🙂
Congratulations and you have become one of my must read blogs!
Here’s a toast with our virtual margarita’s. I will meet you tomorrow for our virtual workout.
Thanks, Kathy! Happy to meet you over a margarita. I’m thinking we can take our virtual drinks to our virtual workout!
Blog schmog! I want the funnel cake!
If you find one, take me with you!
Congratulations to the funniest lady I “virtually” know! Hope you never quit, life just wouldn’t be the same without snorting my sweet tea through my nose every morning!
You are FABULOUS and SWEET! Thank you for the love and support, Rena!
You’re my blogging hero! I’m new, but I hope to someday wear the bloggerette patch. The new joke in our house is “uh oh, mom’s gonna blog about this”!
My kids say the same—you just have to get crafty and go into stealth mode to pick up tidbits of conversations….
Forget the virtual margarita. I want a real one, damn it!
You never fail to crack me up my friend. It’s been a blast getting to know you and read all the shenanigans that go on in your world.
See what you have to look forward to when you get older? LOL!
Oh I’m already there. Things get quite interesting and crazy around my place.
I believe you—I’ve seen your blog, LOL! And I LOVE IT!
A yard gnome farm? Your husby’s sights are set high! Along with our virtual diet, can we do virtual sit-ups and jogging?
You betcha! And then we’ll lose virtual weight!
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia…you rock! I’m so glad you enjoy blogging as much as you do, because we absolutely adore your writing! I feel like I have a friend in Florida, my dear! Love your sense of humor, your crazy-fun family and even your adorable pug-children. Can’t wait for the book to come out. July of 2014? When? Who is publishing? Gotta’ get me more Marcia! You really brighten my days, stuck here at the old computer trying to make something great happen with my studies. Keep up the great work, Marcia, we love you!
And I love you too, Dawn! You have been such an awesome supporter of my craziness. The book should be released by early August. I’m still in editing hell but we are into the last stretch, so it won’t be too much longer, my friend. Thanks for asking! MWHAAA! XO
I hear the only cure for the Hub syndrome is to force him into an equally all encompassing hobby/job.
I’m thinking he needs to start his OWN blog!
Laughter really is the best medicine. It’s the common connect bewteen us and I love that it’s your focus.
Thanks, Carol! My family has been very patient with me. They don’t always understand but they accept that this is very important to me and they’ve become very supportive.
I have that same “husband” syndrome!
You’re a busy writer too, so I’m not surprised, LOL!
You know I love your blog Marcia… I thought I was dedicated… I’m no where near you but I have been known to stop and email myself an idea from my smart phone… 🙂
That’s actually a GREAT idea, Launna! I’m going to try that!