Katelyn Brooke

closet blog reader

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28 Sep

I’ve been blogging and reading blogs for over two years now.  The truth is, I’ve spent way more time reading blogs in that period of time than writing my own blog.  I have almost 100 blogs in my Google Reader and I know that doesn’t even come close to the number of blogs I have read loyally at some point or another.

The point of this post is that I had an epiphany a couple of days ago.  I realized that I read all these blogs, and the bloggers don’t even know.  I probably comment on a couple of blogs a week.  That’s it.  Not only is that creepy and weird to think about, but it’s counter productive.  I want to be a part of a community of bloggers.  That’s part of the reason I blog.

Source: etsy.com via Kate on Pinterest

So if you’re here because I commented on your blog recently, welcome.  I’ve probably been reading forever and I have no idea how I got there (unless I said otherwise!)  Leave a comment, I would love to know you were here.

And for everyone else, I would love to hear that you were here too.  So leave a comment because if you have a blog, I want to read it!

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  1. melissa blake says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Hey! I just found your blog, and I know what you mean. It seems like I can never keep up with all the blogs I read! Would love for you to check out my blog as well…

    http://www.melissabxoxo.blogspot.com

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  2. melissa blake says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:05 am

    LOVE your blog!

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  3. Kinga says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Hi Kate. Thanks for your comment on my blog yesterday…it made my day and I definitely share your enthusiasm about reading blogs. There are so many it's hard to keep up with every single one but the sense of community is incredible and the fact that perfect strangers will support one another makes it all worthwhile. Best wishes and I will be following along…

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  4. EnchantedHoneyBee says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Just stumbled on your page and I'm a new follower. Hope you will follow back. I'm now taking about an hour a day to look over some blogs and comment. I think it's nice to get comments.

    “Ive been blogging and reading blogs for over two years now. The truth is, I've spent way more time reading blogs in that period of time than writing my own blog. “

    This relates to me so much. I know how you feel. I have blogs but sometimes I feel like.. “why aren't people commenting it?” But I know some people are looking at it. It's tough out there in the internet world, just don't give up.

    Blog because you love it :) You gotta have a pinterest if you don't already have one. It's pretty addicting! Especially for bloggers! Have a lovely day Kate.

    ~ Jasmine

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  5. shelby@honeysuckle says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Just stumbled upon your blog and I know how much I appreciate comments, so I thought I'd leave one. Hope you'll stop on over & follow my blog! p.s. I did a DIY version of the hello sign you have pictured, check it out: http://honeysuckleblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/you-had-me-at-hello.html

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  6. BeckyJo606 says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    I've been reading for awhile…I have no idea how I've found your blog though! :) I enjoy reading your posts! :)

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  7. Stephanie says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Thanks for following my blog! :) I'm a followers of yours too!

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  8. Halina says

    September 29, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Lovely to meet you and your blog! I can tell (right away) your one of those conscious bloggers like myself. I want to comment on all my commenters, and then visit their blogs and put a comment over there, and then visit blogging communities to get in touch with more bloggers like myself. It just gets too much at time!

    Luckily I don't follow 100 blogs, so I'm adding your blog to my blogger list :) Thank you for stopping by mine!

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  9. Krystina says

    September 30, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Just made my way here from 20sb… I know what you mean! I feel like I'm not quite as active and a little more of a creeper than I'd like to be. It is about community and it's good to be reminded of that every now and again!
    Your blog seems so lovely and I'm definitely excited to follow and come by more often. :) Looking forward to snooping around!
    *Krystina
    http://www.cupahotchocolate.blogspot.com

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  10. Katie says

    October 3, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I am *such* a blog reader and have an awful time at commenting.

    I think my downfall is that I can sneakily read in my reader at work but bringing up something with a cute header and lots of pictures send the red flag “i'm not working!!!”

    Ha but I have been trying to be better about commenting and especially commenting back on bloggers who comment on mine :)

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  11. whitney says

    October 10, 2011 at 7:49 am

    Hi! I found you via 'the rest is still unwritten' and I am glad I found you!

    i love finding new blogs to read. and knowing that you are in va makes it so much cooler!! [me too!]

    hope you enjoyed your weekend. i loved the recipes that you posted! i just need to pick up a crock pot…

    whit
    cheeriosandbeer.blogspot.com

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  12. Melody says

    December 31, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Hi there! I just happened upon your blog randomly and read this post! I noticed your 2011 recap post and then read so many others that I like. Just wanted to let you know I was here. I hope to read even more in the New Year!

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  13. Alysa Passage says

    January 7, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I can be the same way…just strolling through people's blogs, but not commenting all that often. This is a good reminder. :)

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  14. jennaandcalder says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    I just came across your blog and I have to admit I am a closet blog reader too! So i thought i'd step out and comment :) feel free to check mine out! (and leave a comment ;) )

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  15. Lexi says

    June 12, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    I wish I had the time to comment on everyone's blogs! Not only is it a great way to say hi and show support, but it's a great way to meet other bloggers! #NeedMoreHoursInADay
    ♡ Lexi
    FASHION: Glitter & Pearls
    WEDDINGS: Glitter Weddings

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