tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post6609535199722099944..comments2023-12-28T09:32:32.680-06:00Comments on Good Day, Regular People: Soap Box TimeAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-88896093657842755062013-04-16T15:32:50.537-05:002013-04-16T15:32:50.537-05:00This is a great reminder. It's funny how we a...This is a great reminder. It's funny how we are so quick to encourage others and on the flip side not ourselves.Audreyhttp://cilealashes.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-26981890656204191892013-04-16T13:03:34.114-05:002013-04-16T13:03:34.114-05:00When you're right, you're right.
Time to...When you're right, you're right. <br /><br />Time to get off my ass, shake off my fears and submit something. Martahttp://ohmymarta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-62767437008349514282013-04-15T17:14:12.337-05:002013-04-15T17:14:12.337-05:00You, lovely lady, are a good soul. You, lovely lady, are a good soul. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-1702874434505188152013-04-15T15:42:53.863-05:002013-04-15T15:42:53.863-05:00I already told people I would kick their butts.I already told people I would kick their butts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-6253508065584121882013-04-14T19:30:48.447-05:002013-04-14T19:30:48.447-05:00I'm trying. I'm really trying. To lift eve...I'm trying. I'm really trying. To lift everyone up, let them know that it matters not "who" you are in regard to VOTY (or anything else.) We are all somebodies; our worth is not determined by recognition unless we let it be. Yes, it feels good as hell to hear your name called, to see your name on a screen. But, you'll have to at least submit something first. So, go. Do it. And let yourself KNOW that you're worthy.Arnebyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445670708629187950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-45935493738444537882013-04-14T18:08:54.950-05:002013-04-14T18:08:54.950-05:00Ummm, K, I put a few funny ones up. Who knows. It ...Ummm, K, I put a few funny ones up. Who knows. It would be nice to have more exposure in my little box. Mrs. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547957015150000116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-78363758247306210022013-04-14T10:57:58.248-05:002013-04-14T10:57:58.248-05:00Thanks for saying this. It's such a great poi...Thanks for saying this. It's such a great point. I have told several very new bloggers about it, and they were absolutely terrified of the idea of putting themselves out there. (Which is kind of ironic since you are actually BLOGGING.) I think it's so hard for women, even ones confident enough in their voices to blog, to ask for recognition. Many of us were not raised that way and need a little nudge to change our thinking!Jessica Smockhttp://www.schoolofsmock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-78236248919928901322013-04-14T10:10:43.049-05:002013-04-14T10:10:43.049-05:00Thanks for the encouragement. I'm so out of th...Thanks for the encouragement. I'm so out of the loop, I didn't even know about this. Now to decide what to submit...Jen Andersonhttp://www.fashionablylatetotheparty.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-17982640523554334152013-04-14T01:42:28.480-05:002013-04-14T01:42:28.480-05:00You are a good person.
I hope people tell you tha...You are a good person.<br /><br />I hope people tell you that enough. You are the kind of woman that makes writers feel good about themselves, who makes them feel that they have a solid support network, and who, as a result, coaxes out those small voices who need to be heard. Because that's how strong your voice is: you feel like a whole committee unto yourself.<br /><br />The blogosphere is better for having you in it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-29055848923455633042013-04-13T19:40:40.507-05:002013-04-13T19:40:40.507-05:00LOVE THAT. Guess, I better jump on that :)LOVE THAT. Guess, I better jump on that :)Kyla @ Mommys Weirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266962465223972168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-49062789394397023602013-04-13T18:33:20.548-05:002013-04-13T18:33:20.548-05:00Thanks for the reminder. I've been meaning to ...Thanks for the reminder. I've been meaning to submit, but I just get so busy doing other things ... You Tube. Anyway, I just nominated myself. I even voted for myself too. Is that allowed? <br /><br />Oh and to all the folks who don't think it's worth nominating themselves ... If you think your writing is good enough to post online for all the world to see, your writing is good enough for Blogher Voices. So get to nominating. And if your post doesn't get picked, I guess the folks at the Blogher conference will be missing out on hearing some pretty awesome stuff written by you this year. It's their loss really. It certainly won't make you any less of a rock star. Just saying... Lovelynhttp://nebulousmooch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-12302597814149864752013-04-13T13:42:36.938-05:002013-04-13T13:42:36.938-05:00Well, when you put it that way, I guess I should j...Well, when you put it that way, I guess I should just put on my big girl underpants and do it already. (As I am watching my 7 yr old edit a story she is submitting to a writing contest and knowing she is so proud of her work). <br /><br />Thanks for the kick in the a$$!Erin Janda Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229345691660629985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-31503407622788622292013-04-13T13:39:50.320-05:002013-04-13T13:39:50.320-05:00BlogHer is not interested in letting me into their...BlogHer is not interested in letting me into their club and I am not sure which is better, to keep trying or walk away not feeling dejected. Yeah, I might need that finger wagging!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-72677341928618915572013-04-13T11:24:30.911-05:002013-04-13T11:24:30.911-05:00I'm one of those that was thinking that I wasn...I'm one of those that was thinking that I wasn't good enough. That it was a popularity contest. That I would never be chosen. <br /><br />I did - kind of reluctantly - nominate two of my posts in different categories. And now I'm kind of crossing my fingers that I will be chosen. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612926604575095219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-69382580826924122492013-04-13T09:06:01.395-05:002013-04-13T09:06:01.395-05:00I finally did it. I nominated myself for one.
So t...I finally did it. I nominated myself for one.<br />So thank you.<br />(although I did it before you had to wag your finger at me!!)<br /><br />love you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214914707096410664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-86633098003151635722013-04-13T08:31:11.906-05:002013-04-13T08:31:11.906-05:00No need to be. I nominated myself my first year bl...No need to be. I nominated myself my first year blogging and became Community Keynote Voice of the Year/Humor. Not bragging, just telling. There you go.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-27253902721116431792013-04-13T08:29:52.742-05:002013-04-13T08:29:52.742-05:00I wonder if they'll have an erotica category e...I wonder if they'll have an erotica category ever. Good question to tweet out, right? Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-34870188832272193252013-04-13T08:29:24.700-05:002013-04-13T08:29:24.700-05:00ha! you make me smile, B. xoha! you make me smile, B. xoAlexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-62785107793180687892013-04-13T08:29:09.813-05:002013-04-13T08:29:09.813-05:00Makes no sense, right? I mean we encourage others,...Makes no sense, right? I mean we encourage others, why not ourselves? Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-16107027240332193092013-04-13T08:09:36.598-05:002013-04-13T08:09:36.598-05:00It's the ugliest part of a woman: insecurity a...It's the ugliest part of a woman: insecurity and lack of self-confidence.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980186321981090019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-57387417725528323542013-04-13T07:38:37.575-05:002013-04-13T07:38:37.575-05:00smiles.
some good finger wagging.smiles.<br />some good finger wagging.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-83276235775620096832013-04-13T07:05:10.466-05:002013-04-13T07:05:10.466-05:00I have lots of things I think would fit. But I can...I have lots of things I think would fit. But I cannot participate because I have adult content on my blog. SouthernAngelhttp://singedwingangelspad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-50276632180034160802013-04-13T02:25:54.712-05:002013-04-13T02:25:54.712-05:00I agree with you, I was disappointed when I saw th...I agree with you, I was disappointed when I saw the kind of tweets you mentioned. That it was a popularity thing, and that because they're "small potatoes", they couldn't possibly be recognized. Which made me sad. VOTY is the one thing out there which is truly about the writing, and beautiful writing can be found anywhere, big and small blogs. <br /><br />I nominated myself this year, and I'm not ashamed or embarrassed. xoAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174981423633745590noreply@blogger.com