Here is the part that I like! I get to see a map of anybody that reads my blog. Sometimes when I sit here and write, I think "Is anybody there, Does anybody care? Does anybody see what I see" (Actually that is from the musical 1776, but I thought it was appropriate.) So it's nice to see that people have stopped by to check up on us crazies in the Mid-West.
Tonight I looked at my super cool map and I have realized that I have a following of strangers around the district of Columbia, and about a dozen people in the state of Utah know me. I have also learned that my blog has gone global... (not really just a couple people outside of the US, but "Going Global" sounds much better.)
So here is my new problem... I want to know who these people are! Someone in Germany stumbled onto my blog and I want to say Gutentag! (that's German right?) Then I see someone in Dallas has come by "Jen's Blog-o-Fun" and I don't know anybody in Dallas, But I'd like too!
I can see how some might find strangers reading their blog a little Freaky... but anyone who knows me knows I am a little Freaky. I admit I've read strangers blogs and I've enjoyed it, but then again... I am a little strange.
So am I alone? Does anybody else read stranger's blogs?? And have you ever left a message on a strangers blog?
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lol, you crack me up Jen! I actually do read strangers blogs sometimes....its kinda fun. And I also have one of those people tracker things on my blog....and people from china, and africa, and south america started showing up and it started freaking me out. Thats why I put my blog on private. I don't know those people, and there are some really weird people out there. It would be sooo easy for someone to find out exactly where we live and do who knows what. So anyways, yeah, it can be a little freaky sometimes. Personally, I would rather be safe than sorry. And besides, my blog is for family and friends, not for strangers across the world.
I think I count as one of the half dozen in Utah "strangers". Not for long though, so if you start seeing Ohio strangers...that would be me again. Thanks for blogging so that I have something to check during nap time! Hope you guys are doing well. See you in May
Lynnsey Kimball
Lynnsey, You don't count as a stranger. In fact,I tried to leave a comment on your blog yesterday, but I couldn't because I'm not a member and it wanted me to sign up or something and I'm just too lazy for anything like that.
Hey Jen- I'm in Utah right now, so that's why another Utah person may show up right now. ALSO, you are a link on my blog. SO, my family members in Utah and perhaps North Carolina can check your blog out. let me know if you'd like me to remove you from my list. I don't want to because I have you listed as "favorite" and why would I want to remove a favorite item from my blog?
No Ali, you don't have to remove me. I actually think it's funny. I have now found 4 out of 5 of my original college roommates, from blog hopping. So I really don't mind. Plus maybe I'll get some German Christmas presents out of this deal!
Jen
Oh Jen, how I've missed you!!! You are hilarious!! I definitely look at other peoples blogs..usually the friends of a friend, you know what I mean? I haven't ever left a comment on a strangers blog though...not yet atleast!
I read strangers' blogs; that's how I've gotten to know you so well! And you even read my blog too. And your Utah fan base may grow because I tell all my friends to read your blog because it is so funny. Well, not all my friends, but I told my friend Stefanie yesterday to go see your talent show video. A lot of my friends have gone private because of strangers looking at their blog. I need to add a tracker and see what happens. My friend had a stranger tell her she's been reading her blog and has decided she likes her. Hmmmm. Anyways, congrats on going global!
Yes, No, No.
Hellooooo? How else are your children going to become famous??!!
I will admit to semi stalking total strangers. Sometimes looking at other blogs is....well, it's kind of like reading US Weekley...exciting at first, and then you feel all hungover from "wasting the days."
I hope someone out there is fascinated with my life, though I highly doubt it.
You know, you are a clever girl...you could really toy with these strangers through your blog. Kind of like the celebs are doing with the papparazzo!
Hmmmmmmm.....
Can't say I've ever looked at a stranger's blog - don't know how to find anyone else's but your's and Meg's and that's only because Meg sent me the e-mail with her address and you were linked - now you are on my favorite sites. I have shared your blog with a few of my friends so they can enjoy your humor and the pictures of people I love! You all look great. Hope to see you in the near future either here or there! Love you all and miss you. Gram
Of course I look at strangers blogs, but no comments yet. And where do you get the tracker??? My friend Joy gets over 1000 hits a day from people she has no idea who they are!!!!
I don't even have a blog,maybe, someday when I grow up,you could show me how.
Love,
Mom
I am probably one of the ones from D.C. . . Lauren Stromberg (now Funk) here, and I stumbled upon your blog from Amanda, Denae and Aimee's blogs. So ya, count me in as a blog stalker from afar!!!
Hello from Utah. I found your fun family blogspot through a mutual friend a couple weeks ago when I was in St. Louis visiting my family. Congradulations on such a beautiful family! I am glad that you all are doing well.
-Alana Titus (Jarvis)
Hi Jen,
I'm one of the Pennsylvania "strangers". I found your blog via Kim and Rich. Do you remember me? I was your roommate for like 4 months -- Carrie Gilstrap. Anyway, I totally copied your blog and put a map on mine.
Just so you are aware, one of the strangers in Utah is Lisa Weaver...you know, married to Sam Weaver, Jennifer Edwards twin. You get the idea. Now you know.
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