I find it amazing that I sit day in and day out writing on my computer doing this thing called blogging.
Many in my life don’t exactly get what it is that I do here. They know I write, but the intricacy that goes into blogging, not many know this unless you too are a blogger.
This is where Facebook and support groups come into play to help ease the blogger’s needs, doubts or just to be able to relate to others in a similar boat as yourself.
I have been blessed and shared on here many times over just how blessed by all the wonderful amazing brilliant people I have had the pleasure of getting to know through blogging and becoming friends with.
A side note, I am a huge Beatle fan and this week more then ever with them celebrating the 50th anniversary of the performance on the Ed Sullivan Show (yes I watched the CBS special on Sunday night), I have been listening to their music non-stop. So, I think it is fitting that as I was writing this post I kept coming back to titling this “With a Little Help From My Friends”.
But back to the issue at hand, most of these bloggers/writer, I have never laid eyes on in a real life setting. Yet, it is amazing to me how I have friends (and I say friends, because I do very much consider my blogging/writing friends, just that — friends) all over the globe.
And then again every once in awhile, I find bloggers practically in my own backyard.
One such blogger is Kathy from My dishwasher’s possessed, who lives literally about 20 minutes away from me.
Kathy and I got to know each other through a shared and mutual Facebook group, which I must admit I consider like a second home to me. I may not always comment on every post, but I definitely am a lurker and add to the conversation when I can and my time permits.
But Kathy has always been so kind to me and our friendship has developed over the course of the time I have gotten to know her through this group.
I admit I was truly honored and humbled, when Kathy contacted me to help her transfer her blog from Blogger to WordPress, as well entrusted me with the new design for her new self-hosted blog.
Even more honored was I, when Kathy told me she wanted to introduce her blog for the first post with an interview of me.
So, please head over to Kathy’s new digs here now and read the interview that she crafted for her inaugural post with me.
And to Kathy, you better believe when the Polar Vortex, as well as the snow-maggedeon leaves our neck of the woods, we are going to have to meet in person after all we have shared so far, I think it only fitting that we get to meet.
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katbiggie says
Kathy is such a great person! I'm so glad to have gotten to know her better too. And her blog looks fabulous! The debut post was lovely!
Janine Huldie says
I couldn't agree more Alexa about Kathy and was just so happy, as well as honored to have been able to work with Kathy on this. Truly was my absolute pleasure π
kathyradigan says
Thanks so much!! Janine did an amazing job, I hope one day all three of can meet up in person!! xo
Janine Huldie says
I would truly love that and seriously Kathy totally my pleasure Kathy. And once this snow and cold is out of here, I am really do hope we can meet each other in person!! π
Rosey says
I hope you do get to meet up after the cold takes a hike. And I hope it's fast because I really want the cold to take a hike. π
Happy Wednesday, Janine!!
Janine Huldie says
I hope so too on both account Rosey, because the cold has been nothing short of miserable and so with you on this, as well as I hope to definitely meet Kathy very soon!! π
Sandy_Ramsey says
Kathy is not only a great blogger, she is a smart one! No better choice for making the switch in my humble opinion! I'm headed over to see what's happening…
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you for saying that Sandy and truly appreciate your kind words and friendship always, too!! π
massholemommy says
I just had a very long (2 hour) conversation with someone yesterday about blogging and what it's all about. Some people don't get it.
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Janine Huldie says
Robin, I have had similar conversations and same here, many just don’t sadly get it.
mamarabia says
Kathy's got a great blog. I'm glad you two were able to team up and work together!
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Janine Huldie says
Rabia, I totally agree Kathy has a wonderful blog and definitely was so very happy to work with her on this π
kathyradigan says
Thanks so much!! Ixoxo
ashleyinnc says
Cannot wait to read it! We are SO EXCITED! Love both of you so much! :)-Ashley
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Janine Huldie says
Ashley, I can honestly say that I love both you and Lisa, too as much!! And thank you always for being a friend indeed!! π
kathyradigan says
Love you both too!! xoxoxo
Billybuc says
I would be a lonely old writer in Olympia posting random musings in my diary if it were not for my friends online. The encouragement and support have been beyond my wildest dreams…and I thank you, Janine, from the bottom of this old heart.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, you said it quite perfectly and how I feel I would be many days with you and all my friends here online. And please know as always how much I do value you and your friendship, too. Huge thank you too!! π
Amanda Love says
It's awesome when you make friends and find out that they're right in your back yard. So far I have yet to meet any of the other bloggers i've connected with but I do think of them all as my friends. I actually speak to them so much more than I do with my other friends lately. Right Janine? π Have a great day today!
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Janine Huldie says
I love that you and I talk a ton on messenger and maybe someday you will return to NY ad we can meet, too!! Enjoy you day now also Amanda π
Lanaya says
I am super jealous that you get to meet another blogger! I want you to meet ME! DAMMIT!!!
No, in all seriousness that is awesome that you are only 20 minutes away from her.
xoxo
Lanaya
Janine Huldie says
Trust me, I so would love to meet you, too. And I promise it will happen, but between your new work schedule, our kids and that we live on opposite sides of the country, we are at a disadvantage right now on this for sure. Love you too though xoxo!! π
dishofdailylife says
How cool is that that you live so close to Kathy. I enjoy her blog too, but I definitely don't get over there often enough. I am going today though. Hopefully one of these days I will get to meet you too…we really aren't that far!
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Janine Huldie says
We truly aren't and I know Tamara was taking about this, too. So, I definitely think once the warmer gets nicer we have to try to organize something π
Sarah says
Beatles' reference! Score! That's what made me click over here and the first couple of sentences made me stay to read the rest of the post. I found your blog just now while perusing around other blogs I follow and clicking "similar blogs" repeatedly. I'm a little jelly you have a blogging friend nearby. Or, a blogging friend period really. I'm just now getting my feet wet in all this.
I added a link to this post in my post today. I'm doing something a little different today and focusing on finding new blogs to follow, enjoying what I'm reading and finding more "community" in all this, I guess so your post just hit it on the head for me today!
Janine Huldie says
I am so happy my post hit it on the head today for you and seriously you made me smile with your lovely comment, because this is truly what blogging is about. So I hope you will follow me and I will also follow you now, because I am always looking for new blogs to discover, read and follow π
tamaralikecamera says
Ok, I'm a little envious that she gets to live close to you, and you to her! I'm heading over to read.
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Janine Huldie says
Trust me, I wish you too lived closer and we do so need to meet soon, too!! π
day-with-kt.com says
Can't wait to go over and read – I love to find new blogs and I have a feeling you have just given me another great one to add to my feed.
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Janine Huldie says
Yay and definitely think you will love Kathy as much as I do, Kim!! π
Lisa @ Golden Spoons says
Agree that only other bloggers can't rule understand blogging. My husband doesn't get that you another bloggers are my friends even though I have never met you. It is a unique relationship, for sure! And, you did a great job on Kathy's site – it looks awesome!
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Janine Huldie says
Neither can mine Lisa and trust me no matter how much I have tried to explain, he still doesn't totally get it. And thank you so much Lisa. Very glad to be friends with you, too!! π
spiritedlife says
You do such beautiful work! I'm so glad that your friends call on you! A true testament to your skill and kindness.
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kathyradigan says
Janine I can not thank you enough for sharing your talents with me and making my site look sooooo great!! I totally adore you and loved working with you! I knew you were an amazing blogger and friend but you are so professional and know so much about so many aspects of blogging that I always knew I was in great hands!!!!! xoxo
Janine Huldie says
Kathy, you know that I totally adore you too and was so happy working with you on this. I truly do feel like I was blessed to get to work with you on your site and hope we get to meet and work on more in the future together now!! π xoxo!!
tiffani says
I Can't believe you ladies haven't met in person, you must schedule that. How fun! xoxo tiffani
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Tiffani and hope very soon to do this indeed now!! π xoxo!!
Rita Abitabile says
Janine – For all you are and all you have accomplished being a blogger and with your J9 Designs, I am very proud of you. You are loved and admired by your family, friends and blogger friends. Love you always, Mom PS. I know how much work and effort you put into all of this.
Janine Huldie says
Thank you mom from the bottom of my heart. Seriously, I just can't say that enough and love you, too!! π
Kristi Campbell says
Oh I love Kathy and was once on the Dishwasher Possessed so a MUST check-out for me. Heading there now. And I know what you mean about considering blogging/writing friends as real friends. It's so true and amazing how close we all get!
Janine Huldie says
I remember you doing that and funny when I was organizing posts for Kathy's category menu, I saw it again!! π
another jennifer says
The site looks great. And I just love the name of Kathy's blog. Congrats to you both!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks again Jennifer and truly appreciate all your kind words π
Chris Carter says
I read and LOVED Kathy's post about you Janine!!! I am so so grateful for you and your friendship, I can't thank you enough for always ALWAYS being there for me!! You are a constant in this blogosphere with EVERYONE!!! If there was an award for most LOVED bloggers- it would be given to YOU!!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Chris, seriously I am totally blushing right now and cannot thank you enough in words this morning for all your kind and lovely words here about me today. Just a huge thank you and hugs, too!! π
plutrell says
So much fun here…thanks for sharing it all on the Thursday blog hop!!
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Janine Huldie says
Totally my pleasure and love how much fun I do have here all week long! Thanks again for stopping by and hosting, too π
Justin Knight says
You gotta have friends that's for sure! Thanks for being a great blogging pal!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you too Justin and so happy we are blogging friends!! π
Nellie says
What a sweet story! This really just warmed me up on this very cold day. π I am headed over to meet Kathy now. I am so excited that you have created such a bond with someone that is so local to you. Love it!! π
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Janine Huldie says
I know it freezing and just miserable weather again here today and truly hope you are indeed staying warm. So glad to share this and glad you over headed also over to Kathy today, too!! π
Katherines Corner says
I adore Kathy, we have been long time bloggy friends. I am so happy you two are friends because I adore you too!!! How fortunate that you are close to each other.Luckyyyyyyyyyy.Thank you for helping to make the Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop so much fun. Big Hugs ♥
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Janine Huldie says
Katie, I love that you two are also friends. And seriously, I hope you know how much I adore you, too!! Thank you as always for being such a wonderful friend and also for hosting each week, too!! Hugs right back at you <3
Galaxia says
I love meeting people through blogging π What a great blog you have here, I'm following now! ♥
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you for following and very happy to have you here with us now!! π
Brittnei Washington says
I need to head over and check that out! Speaking of which. I have a fun project to talk to you about that I know you will love! I've been just waiting on getting the details as to when I can begin set up by the owner π So cool you've met someone who is like 20 minutes from you! I have 2 bloggers near me and I still haven't met them! Lanaya is one of them! π
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Janine Huldie says
Oh the project sounds intriguing and can't wait to hear more about it. I am seriously hope to meet you, Lanaya and few other someday soon now, too π