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Ten Signs You’re a Real Blogger

1. Your username sounds like your real name. To you. 2. Friends will reach you faster through a comment than email. 3. Readers start showing up in your dreams. 4. Your sweetheart quotes you from your posts. “It’s not aBoUT you, k?” 5. The dish pile has become part of the furniture. 6. You know…

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1. Your username sounds like your real name. To you.
2. Friends will reach you faster through a comment than email.
3. Readers start showing up in your dreams.
4. Your sweetheart quotes you from your posts. “It’s not aBoUT you, k?”
5. The dish pile has become part of the furniture.
6. You know you’ll organize that drawer. You will. Someday.
7. You get real crabby the days you don’t get to touch your beloved blog.
8. You’ll spot the seed of a post on the dirt and gravel, catch the scent a mile away.
9. Your six-year-old says, “I love your blog.”
10. You will stop blogging over your dead body.
Are you for real?

192 responses to “Ten Signs You’re a Real Blogger”

  1. Teela Hart Avatar
    Teela Hart

    10 out of 10, hmmm, I must be a blogger. Great post.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Ha HA!! Woo hee, you gO, girl!

      Reply
      1. Teela Hart Avatar
        Teela Hart

        I would go, but my blog won’t let me. 😉

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Yeah, I can make out the Holistic Seal of Certification on your forehead.

      3. Teela Hart Avatar
        Teela Hart

        LOL…..

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        *Still laughing*

        That’s right. You’re stuck. A lifetime member of this club.

      5. Teela Hart Avatar
        Teela Hart

        Can I at least wear bangs to cover it up? 🙂

      6. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Grin. Yeah. I mean, I’m a girl, you know? I get it.

      7. Teela Hart Avatar
        Teela Hart

        I’ll wear the Wholistic Seal with pride.
        I’m Certified you know. 😉

      8. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Amen.

        *Bow*

    2. maureenc Avatar
      maureenc

      First up, let me thank you for visiting KenMaursCorner and leaving comment!
      Second of all (smiles) a few years back I remember reblogging “You don’t have to blog every day”
      Sure I tried, but the pangs of withdrawal were too severe!
      So many of your TEN SIGNS I can relate to,especially the way the seeds of a new posting bedevil me every which way.
      I have a lot of reading to catch up with in your blog!

      Reply
      1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Hi Maureen, ha ha withdrawal. That’s great. That’ll count for two of the 10 ten signs. Visit was my pleasure and thanks so much for the follow. It’s a great bunch here. Make yourself at home.

        Diana

      2. Teela Hart Avatar
        Teela Hart

        I sure know the feeling. Thanks for reading my blog and I enjoy yours as well.
        It is hard NOT to post every day.
        Teela

  2. SirenaTales Avatar
    SirenaTales

    Well done, Diana–especially love the self-deprecating humor. I don’t meet all 10, but number 7 and a few others are strong enough to make up for the shortfall, I hope. Thanks for the insight and inspiration. xo

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Oh, the crabbiness more than makes up for it, C. You’re in.

      He he.

      Reply
  3. Writing to Freedom Avatar
    Writing to Freedom

    I only got 4. Does that mean I fail and have to give up my blog? What do you think teach? 😛

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      There’s hope! I just told SirenaT no. 7 more than makes up for it. If your temper tantrum is fierce enough and you leave the dishes for two days, you get to keep blogging. And of course The Wayfarer is reasonable. The sweetheart and kid are swappable for others. You can put them on credit. You got a year.

      Reply
      1. Writing to Freedom Avatar
        Writing to Freedom

        I’m going to file a complaint. Your test is highly slanted for families. As a single I object! I want an A or I take your to the ethics committee. 😛

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        O hoah! BrAD? Is that you? Contentious…tsk tsk. Going up against the (Grammar) Mafia. Godmother did say you can swap family for friends — aNd she gave you a whole year. Appeals Committee would take note of her graciousness.

        B+.

        A- when you can bring me a friend who says, “I love your blog.”

        That was the Wayfarer’s influence. She’s such a softy, knowing you could procure that w/o a hitch.

      3. Writing to Freedom Avatar
        Writing to Freedom

        Thanks teacher Wayfarer, I guess you’re just a big softie under that coarse exterior. 🙂 I’ll bring you an apple!

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Sigh. You found me out.

        Organic, please. Conventional’s sprayed. Fuji or Honey Crisp.

        Thanks.

      5. Writing to Freedom Avatar
        Writing to Freedom

        LOL, picky, picky,

  4. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I just started checking out blogs a few months ago and am considering starting my own. I am chagrinned (yes, I looked it up and it can be spelled with either one or two n’s) to find that I already meet 5 of your criteria. Help! I’m morphing into a blogger! Feels kinda like a werewolf in the process of changing. Is there a cure before it’s too late?

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Paul, I had observed that you in fact had morphed ahead of your denial. Looks like you’re helplessly catching up to the admission that

      you HAVE been
      ONE of us.

      You would cheat yourself and us to keep your pile of dishes under consistent control and your house from the aplomb of a writer lost in his next post.

      You can even start with the amazing comment you last left me on education. Grab a chunk of it and put it up as a post.

      on your very own
      blog.

      I want 10% when you’re a rich, famous blogger, for the encouragement.

      HW

      Reply
  5. vicbriggs Avatar
    vicbriggs

    Hilarious and so true 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      He he But I’ll still bet your dishes are a bit tamer than mine. I could do a whole post on them.

      Reply
      1. vicbriggs Avatar
        vicbriggs

        Dishwasher does it 😉

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Mine sucks. (Came with the house.) If I used the poor excuse of a washer, I’d have to redo the stacks by hand.

        Hence the drama in the kitchen…

      3. vicbriggs Avatar
        vicbriggs

        That would rather defeat the purpose of it I suppose. Perhaps a change is in order, so that we may have the privilege of reading your posts more often once you are freed from the dish-debacle. 🙂

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        I had no choice but to change last year. Long gone has been the insistence on subduing the pile by nightfall, that I can approach my sink unstressed in the morning. I’ve snubbed the dishes, cursed them for reproducing so shamelessly, finally just ignored them.

        ‘S how I’ve managed to blog a whole year LOL. Thx for the sweet word, V.

        I envy you your cooperative dishwasher.

      5. vicbriggs Avatar
        vicbriggs

        I only hope it continues to cooperate 😉 and very happy that you have been blogging, even if it is at the expense of a dish or two. Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend, Diana.

      6. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Very sweet.

        I did catch the note you left on HR to encourage thAt blogger; you mentioned the sun’s been missing in your corner of the universe. I hope you’ve parted the curtains since, felt more of her rays. Xx

      7. vicbriggs Avatar
        vicbriggs

        Thank you, Diana. We all have our cloudy days (or weeks, as the case may be). I am doing my best to draw the curtains. The light is feeble, but it is there nonetheless, and perhaps it will grow stronger. I certainly hope so.

      8. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        V, this may bring in some light:

        I just realized, from a vague tug of memory,

        that I dreamt of you last night.

        LOL!!

      9. vicbriggs Avatar
        vicbriggs

        How very topical, given the list above and I have to admit that I am flattered 🙂 Have you read of my dream-OM? It is strange where our dream selves will take us.

      10. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        If you don’t mean the interview from last year, send me the link. =)

      11. vicbriggs Avatar
        vicbriggs

        No, it is quite a different post. 🙂 Here it is: http://shardsofsilence.wordpress.com/2013/11/17/harsh-dreams/

  6. Jet Avatar
    Jet

    Reblogged this on My Red Shades.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Thanks, Jet. =)

      Reply
  7. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Haha! Good one!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      As always, came right out of my life.

      Reply
  8. D.A. Lavoie Avatar
    D.A. Lavoie

    Oh yes…and I find alot of me in there! So, I must be a real blogger! Have a great Friday, Delvi.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Good! =)

      Reply
  9. 2l2phant Avatar
    2l2phant

    Reblogged this on 2l2phant and commented:
    Oh, yes!!!! 😉

    Reply
  10. Elisha Avatar
    Elisha

    love this list!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Which one is most you? =)

      Reply
      1. Elisha Avatar
        Elisha

        #7 and #10 and the laundry and dishes and cooking have decreased dramatically since blogging!

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Yah. I was JuSt thinking about the laundry and cooking, too. :/

        Thank God for understanding mates.

  11. cravesadventure Avatar
    cravesadventure

    I can relate to #1, #7 and #10:) Great Post!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Aahhh, you managed the weightiest….
      Whew, I can call you a real blogger.

      Reply
  12. vwoods1212 Avatar
    vwoods1212

    LOL. I don’t know about some of those points; dreaming and writing etc. I lay me down to rest and rest I shall. VW

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      *Whisper. That is wise! Wish I had it together like that. Please keep this our secret*

      Reply
      1. vwoods1212 Avatar
        vwoods1212

        lol. You are so funny. VW

  13. datjob Avatar
    datjob

    Good one!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Which describes you?

      Reply
      1. datjob Avatar
        datjob

        None yet, I am a newbie, less than a month old, as you can see from my blog.

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        You might chk out my miniseries on successful blogging from early Jan. New and veteran bloggers had a lot to say. Let me know if anything hits home. =)

        http://holisticwayfarer.com/2014/01/05/how-to-succeed-as-a-blogger-but-this-may-not-work-for-you-part-1/

        Hope it’s useful.

      3. datjob Avatar
        datjob

        Thank you HW!

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        =) Anytime. I’m here for my readers as I am for myself.

      5. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Thx for the follow and welcome to this special group.

      6. datjob Avatar
        datjob

        Thank you for the “like”!

  14. misfit120 Avatar
    misfit120

    You have a camera in my house don’t you.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Aww, shooot. I’m found out. In all fairness, it was my husband. The same ones we have up (really).

      Reply
    2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      I don’t feel so bad about my dishes seeing yours.

      Reply
  15. cardamone5 Avatar
    cardamone5

    10 out of 10 for me. I’m sunk! But at least there are comrades like you with whom to commiserate over unwashed dishes!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      I seriously can do a post on the dishes. Eiffel Tower in California.

      *High 5*

      Reply
    2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      10 out of 10 is impressive.

      =)

      (You know we Korean-Americans dig 100% on tests.)

      Reply
  16. evelyneholingue Avatar
    evelyneholingue

    Except for #9 because my kids are older than six, it’s ME. Thank you for being right on.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      You get a waiver on 9, then.
      *Nod* Welcome to the club. =)

      Reply
  17. hemmingplay Avatar
    hemmingplay

    Guilty, except for #3 and #5. Not yet, anyway.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      At least you’re honest. For us to really seep into your subconscious and prove it in your dreams you need to spend some more time with megabloggers (which I’m not) or Yoda. And really, hOW do you stay so together? I can’t wait ’til you’re fielding over a 100 comments and swimming in 150 likes on a post. Tell me how the dishes do then.

      =)

      Reply
  18. chrismcmullen Avatar
    chrismcmullen

    Maybe #11 is: You’re reading this blog right now. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Awwwwwww!!
      Geeee.

      I’m working on a sequel, actually. Might not put it out for a good, long while. If I use this, I’ll cite ya.

      *Ugh. SO Sweet!*

      Reply
  19. thelostkerryman Avatar
    thelostkerryman

    * you look for “follow” buttons everywhere…even on restaurant menus

    * you write posts about bizzare places in hopes you get a response form that bizzare place

    *you become the world’s leading authority on something you made up and becomes a dictobloginary type of word

    *you can name the blogger, origin or ethnicity, and eating habits of your favorite bloggers but cannot figure out what to feed your own children

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      He he. I almost did say something about the word “follow”. But wanted to keep it to 10.

      I can see a lot of bloggers do the last on your list. =)

      Reply
  20. Little Miss Menopause Avatar
    Little Miss Menopause

    This was great! All of them struck so many chords, I feel like a guitar. I had a little panic attack earlier when i went to someone I normally follow and their entire blog was gone and it said, “WordPress suspended this account.” I didn’t know that could happen! Why? That would send me into a tizzy. Great post!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      I’ve seen that many times. Why did that send you spinning?

      Reply
      1. Little Miss Menopause Avatar
        Little Miss Menopause

        I’ve only been blogging since Jan 1 and this was the first I have seen of that. Why would they do that? She was like this nice grandma blogger with pretty poetry and stuff.When I did a little research on it, I read that you don’t get any of your material back?? I have been writing directly in the WordPress text box and not saving my blogs any other way. It never occurred to me they could all just vanish?

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Yeah I know. You reminded me I should back up these posts. My sweat and blood. I’m not well versed on suspensions except that there are guidelines you shouldn’t break. Like on stuff you promote, esp where money’s concerned.

        Bah.

      3. Little Miss Menopause Avatar
        Little Miss Menopause

        Hmmm, how do we back up our posts? I am so out of it. I just type away and that’s it.

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        I mean just in your own files. Anywhere you’d like. Even email ’em to yourself and keep a folder. I got lax on that.

  21. pattisj Avatar
    pattisj

    I’m well on my way then! Love #5!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      lol You can speed things up by delaying the laundry another day.

      Reply
  22. Jeff | Planet Bell Avatar
    Jeff | Planet Bell

    It looks like I might be halfway there. I did have a dream about stats the other day.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Oh, you’re more than halfway. StAts sunk deep into your subconscious. There’s a blogger if I ever saw one.

      When do you think you can get the RACE answers to me, Jeff? =) You won’t be up at bat for a while but I wanted to plug you into the queue.

      Reply
  23. Y. Prior Avatar
    Y. Prior

    om my goodness was this super fun!!! loved them all – but especially number 9!!! Laughing – thanks for that. ~y.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      LOL My Little Man threw me in for a loop. I hadn’t realized he was listening to all those talks about the blog with Daddy. So I read him some of my poetry off the blog. He drew a smile and said, “I love it.”

      !!

      Reply
      1. Y. Prior Avatar
        Y. Prior

        hi 0- and thanks for the reply- and you know, I was going to write a post about those five words “I really enjoy your blog” – because I think it is one of the nicest things to hear – such a compliment – 🙂
        and your top ten list was such good list. Ha!

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Go ahead and do your post — and let me know when you it’s up. =) Thx for the support.

  24. Mabel Kwong Avatar
    Mabel Kwong

    I found this post very amusing and I think it is so true for many who blog. 6, 7, 8 and 10 apply to me. So I don’t think I’m a Real Blogger as of yet..getting there! I check my blog once a day at around the same time each day, check if anyone has liked or said anything on my blog, and check out other bloggers’ posts as well. Sometimes I get so caught up in reading and commenting on others’ posts that I forget about mine! I can’t check my blog at work as we’re not allowed to use the internet for personal purposes. I don’t really like looking at my blog on my smartphone. So on the plus side, this means everyday I have something to look forward to 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Well, you’re more than on your way, Mabel. You’ve staked your life, ya know? (#10) And most take a long time to get down the art of drafting posts. 😉

      I don’t use any hand gadgets to blog, either. And I know you’re not the only one to look fwd to your blog. It’s lovely. =)

      When do you think you’ll get the RACE answers to me? You won’t feature right away but I’d like to plug you into the queue.

      Reply
      1. Mabel Kwong Avatar
        Mabel Kwong

        I’m one who drafts my posts. Decide what to write and plan it on Saturday and finish up a draft by Sunday. Monday is scheduling and picture-imaging day. I know there are some bloggers out there who just write one draft and up it goes…and they read well and everything. It’s amazing.

        I was thinking about RACE today as I was doing some boring stuff at work today. Should get a head start in a couple of days and get it to you by end of next week i.e Friday? 🙂

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        NO problem. Can even take a bit longer. Just wanted an idea, Mabel. And I totally get it. I write in like fashion. =)

      3. Mabel Kwong Avatar
        Mabel Kwong

        Thanks, Diana. Am looking forward to writing up my responses. Last night after I replied your comment, I went to bed. Dreamt I had lunch with one of my blog readers. So that’s number 3 off the list too 🙂

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        lol! Well that seals it. A certified blogger.

  25. Lee-Anne Avatar
    Lee-Anne

    LOLOL! Not quite there but hopeful 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      *Cross fingers*
      Stare really hard at your list of followers just before bed and WILL yourself to dream of them.

      Reply
      1. Lee-Anne Avatar
        Lee-Anne

        Haha…don’t have many followers but they’re quality not quantity. 🙂

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Just one will do. 😉
        And over time you’ll have both quality and quantity.

      3. Lee-Anne Avatar
        Lee-Anne

        Thanks, that would be nice 😉

  26. Jenni Avatar
    Jenni

    Oh my HOW did you know about the dishes – they’ve been there so long I’m considering charging rent.

    Wonderful post and good to hear from you.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      I can do a post just on my dishes. Bc my dishwasher sucks. Which poses a bit of a problem…

      Good to hear from me? I just posted my Race, Part 3 earlier this wk. =)

      But knowing you, you’re being kind.

      Reply
      1. Jenni Avatar
        Jenni

        I saw and read and am pondering – there is a lot to think about and your life has been both wonderful and complex and I felt that your “Race” posts deserved a little more than my usual flippancy.

        It wasn’t lack of interest or lack of reading them it was more that I feel a life deserves more than a throwaway line designed for cheap laugh – it deserves more than rhinestones.

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        You are
        amazing,
        Jenni.

        You really don’t need to spend such time and thought in response. Your wanting to is more than enough. Oh dear, to be blessed as I am.

        And I would never throw away any of your lines. (I know how you meant that. Just extending it literally.) LOL Can always use a laugh.

        =)

        Love,
        Diana

  27. praw27 Avatar
    praw27

    Not sure I meet all 10, but I have programmed my cellphone not to ring until I am sure I will have time to read all my “favorite” bloggers and perhaps do a little writing! I think that makes up for it! LOL

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Sounds like dedication, to me.
      You’re in.

      =)

      Reply
  28. georgettesullins Avatar
    georgettesullins

    Change #10 to “I will only stop blogging when the computer is on the moving truck.” hmmm…change that to “I will only stop blogging when the beloved desktop is safely stowed on the back seat of my car and secured with a seat belt.” I announced I would be leaving for a while since we’re moving…and I’m hopelessly still here.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Sorry to hear, G. :/ But look at you. You’re here! Such dedication. I’ll leave 10 as is. Extenuating circumstances allowed. You’re a bona fide blogger in my book.

      Hope you move without too much drama. =)

      HW

      Reply
  29. jagritjain Avatar
    jagritjain

    Reading this post left my mind wondering that am I only one who uses blog as a personal diary. None of the signs seem true in my case ( except that I too only think of organizing my drawer LOL)

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Many blogs are diaries. I chose not to go there because I didn’t think people would be interested enough for me to go on about my day-to-day. But clearly, thousands of bloggers don’t think like me. =)

      I elaborate here. Let me know if it makes you think about your own blogging:

      http://holisticwayfarer.com/2014/01/13/how-to-succeed-as-a-blogger-lighting-dynamite-part-2/

      Reply
      1. jagritjain Avatar
        jagritjain

        Well, thank you. I know it feels really nice to be good blogger but I don’t actually want to be. I don’t even tell people that I blog. It just use it to release my emotional energy whenever I feel low or emotional.
        Hope you are dong fine. By the way , I was just curious to know is that you in your DP. If it is the case, then I must tell you that you are quite beautiful.

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        I simply encourage bloggers (because that’s what we are if we have an active, public blog) to be themselves, to be aware as to why they are out here and stay happy doing what they’re doing. The fact is, if a readership didn’t matter, wouldn’t people just journal on their computer or hardbound diary? Why go to the trouble of running a blog if you don’t care that anyone takes a look? I’m glad to hear you’re content with what you have. That’s the point. Most bloggers want to grow – which is why they’re here.

        Don’t know what DP stands for but you’re kind. The flower in the hair is indeed the photo of me. Thanks. =) And thanks for the support of this blog.
        I don’t take it for granted.

        HW

  30. Wendell A. Brown Avatar
    Wendell A. Brown

    Well, very interesting posting, you did make my morning brighter with the laughter and smiles your words gave birth to today! You always give us something to really think about and ponder! Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      =) Thanks, W.

      Reply
  31. diahannreyes Avatar
    diahannreyes

    🙂 Even before this list, Diana, I had no doubt you were a real blogger :). Short, sweet, and packed with truth this one.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      “I had no doubt you were a real blogger :)”

      Ha ha ha ha thanks, D.
      You just seem too together to let your place go, no matter how much your readership grew.

      😉

      Reply
      1. diahannreyes Avatar
        diahannreyes

        LOL- not at all. Let’s just say I like to exist in a nest of organized chaos. It’s when everything is too together that I can’t find anything.

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Hmm….all sounds like code for I-know-where-to-find-stuff-in-the-mess. You sound just imperfect enough to stay my friend.

      3. diahannreyes Avatar
        diahannreyes

        LOL.

  32. piratebobcat Avatar
    piratebobcat

    Ha! I don’t know why people even bother to email me any more. I’ve gotten so bad about responding (or even reading them).

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      You mean nonblogging friends, right?

      Reply
      1. piratebobcat Avatar
        piratebobcat

        Haha, naturally. Of course I read yours!!!

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Ha ha. I forgot ’bout mine.

      3. piratebobcat Avatar
        piratebobcat

        Wow, no I don’t feel important anymore. 😉

      4. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Ha ha.

        “Get over your bad self. It’s not aBouT you.”

        He he

      5. piratebobcat Avatar
        piratebobcat

        Haha. I see what you did there. Way to bring it back to you.

  33. stacilys Avatar
    stacilys

    Hahahahaha. Oh wow, I think I’m a real blogger then Diana. And I have actually dreamed that I met one of my bloggers. In my dream I was like, ‘wow, what are you doing here?’ I walked right past him and then looked back. He recognized me and I him. He came to my office with me and then to my house. I didn’t really understand that totally because I don’t have an office and I have no idea where I was. Wasn’t a place I’d ever been before.
    Hahahahaha.
    Great list, thanks.
    =)

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      I know it was rated PG but does Husband know about the dream? LOL

      And yeah, you’re a real blogger. Congratulations for the authentication.
      lol

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        stacilys

        HAHAHAHAHA! I don’t remember if I told him or not. I probably did because it was so off the wall. And yes, definitely PG.

  34. hhh4u Avatar
    hhh4u

    Number 3 is too funny!

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Yep. Several, too.

      Reply
  35. 45spin Avatar
    45spin

    How did you you know about OUR dreams.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      ^^

      *Looks up at ceiling*

      Reply
      1. 45spin Avatar
        45spin

        Looking at the ceiling is easy, looking in someones eyes seems to be the hard part these days.

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        =)

        Touché.

        Have to add, though, that this was the first time I looked up like that. With every post and interaction, I have looked straight at my readers.

        😉

  36. Curt Mekemson Avatar
    Curt Mekemson

    Number 8, that’s mine. I go somewhere and immediately begin analyzing it as blog material. I found breathing, growling dinosaurs with beady eyes that followed me around on Wednesday. Could I just enjoy them? No. I immediately pulled out my camera. You’ll meet them next week. –Curt

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      *Grin* My boy LoVeS dinosaurs.

      “Could I just enjoy them? No.”
      Which is why we can.

      A ReaL BloGGer y’are, Curt.

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        Curt Mekemson

        Then your boy shall have dragons! –Curt

  37. atempleton Avatar
    atempleton

    Yes, to all of them, but particularly #5, #7, and #10!

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      You’ve not left me feeling alone for the unkempt pile I call my house.

      You’re in.

      Reply
  38. LAMarcom Avatar
    LAMarcom

    ‘Your sweetheart quotes from your posts. “It’s not aBoUT you, k?”

    Oh yeah to this one.
    Probably most of the others as well.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      =) What line did she quote off yours?

      Reply
  39. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    Well, at least a few things stick with me. I am a real blogger.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      It’s settled then.

      Ha ha

      Reply
  40. tsizzles Avatar
    tsizzles

    Well I can relate to most of the others except number 4 since I don’t have a sweetheart, at least, not yet. Number 7 is one that resonates deep within me because it always so nice to have put something together, categorize it, tag it and finally the moment of truth: Publish! Any time where any opportunity for that is missed, especially when you have the time, man, it is really sad.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Snatch scrap paper and pen, for one thing. Scrawl those ideas into permanence. You might not get to them right away but you haven’t lost…

      Reply
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        tsizzles

        That’s true. It’s only that laziness takes the best of me when it comes to transferring to the blog. It seems as though there’s no other way. Having the ideas is better than nothing. Will get to it 🙂

  41. Sherri Avatar
    Sherri

    All I can say is ‘oh yeah baby’ 😉 (Except in my case, I don’t have a six-year old but my 21 year-old daughter telling me, ‘Mom, you’re obsessed with your blog’! Ha! That’s rich coming from her, ha ha!!) 🙂

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      You’re absolutely allowed to swap out the 6-yr-old for an older kid. =) It’s the affirmation from our “little” ones that certifies us a bona fide blogger.

      Besides, it’s been obvious you’re a REAL blogger, S.

      😉

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      1. Sherri Avatar
        Sherri

        Ha Ha 😉

  42. obzervashunal Avatar
    obzervashunal

    Lol! Really like this one. I’ll be pondering just how much of this is me for the next week!

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      =) Get back to me.

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      1. obzervashunal Avatar
        obzervashunal

        …will do!

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  44. psychosomaticallyinlove Avatar
    psychosomaticallyinlove

    He he. I’m not a start blogger by far but still totally feel most of your 10 points. lol. Nice and funny read. Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Don’t quite understand “start blogger” but thanks for the hearty support and follow. =) Welcome to the holistic journey. *wink*

      HW

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  45. Jean Avatar
    Jean

    Ok, I was stunned when my 5 year old niece said to me shyily, “I want to blog when I’m 14.” I think her mother told her she couldn’t do until then. (Probably Internet fears of creeps online.)

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      OMG! WoW.

      Reply
  46. quirkywritingcorner Avatar
    quirkywritingcorner

    Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented:
    I’ve often been asked if I’m for real. My apologies for missing Friday. It’s been a rough week. Maybe I’m not as close to being a real blogger as I thought.
    I fit right in with #’s 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8. #10–I’ll guess you’ll when that happens, but hopefully not anytime soon. As far as #9 goes, I’d be tickled if any of my kids or even my husband said they loved my blog.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Thanks. =) I am sure you are on your way. 😉 And I appreciate the follow.

      Reply
  47. quirkywritingcorner Avatar
    quirkywritingcorner

    I’m close to being a real blogger. I fit right in with #’s 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8. #10–I’ll guess you’ll when that happens, but hopefully not anytime soon. As far as #9 goes, I’d be tickled if any of my kids or even my husband said they loved my blog. I love your sense of humor and decided to follow yours.

    Reply
  48. leahlarkin Avatar
    leahlarkin

    Guess I am not a real blogger…but a fun read. Thanks for liking my blog.

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      Oh dear, I never meant to be discouraging LOL. Leah, so much of life happens off the grid, yes? We don’t always fit the mold or ride the belly of the bell curve. Your site is just lovely. =) I quite like how you start your Swiss Slopes post. Keep up the great writing and photography. Thank you for the visit.

      HW

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  49. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    I guess I am real. I have a kitchen, but only because it came with the house.

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    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      “only because it came with the house.” LOL Welcome to the Club of smoke-coming-out-of-my-head-I’m-always-feeling-behind bloggers. Thanks for the follow. From the looks of your first comment (which did come through, and I mean how interesting it is) you look to fit it perfectly among the thoughtful readers here, Beth. =)

      Reply
  50. Charles Williams Avatar
    Charles Williams

    Aww, Used to think I was a real blogger…now I know, my dish pile cannot become a part of the furniture, I am done for! 🙁

    Reply
    1. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
      Holistic Wayfarer

      *Gotta learn to let GO* The day you send me a pic of your dishes that stack like my Eiffel Tower in the sink, I will stamp you Holistic-Certified as a blogger.

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      1. Charles Williams Avatar
        Charles Williams

        Ironically, friends came over to my room and we had lunch together but the dishes are yet to be done [covers face] but I am here enjoying the flattery of you words…Guess I would be certified Holistic Follower!

      2. Holistic Wayfarer Avatar
        Holistic Wayfarer

        Ha ha. Ok, that instance helps qualify you. LOL.

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