Comments

I'm not sure why but comments matter to me. Some days I'm like, "whatever, who cares" and other days I'm like, "I'm never blogging again because nobody likes me!" and in the end the truth is the same, I appreciate comments.

I'm actually not completely sure why. Do I have some need to feel popular? Am I that pathetic?
Or is it just validation? Sometimes I feel like I'm having a one-sided conversation, and when I'm having one of those I usually just stop talking (doesn't everyone?) But then again, I am only writing a blog post, not sitting down to chat with anyone. What can I expect?

Maybe it's because I generally comment on people's blogs. For me it's a way to say "hey, I'm glad you're here and I care about you." Right?

Sometimes I've posted something and thought, "people will like this!" and then really it's only my two aunts who do- haha! I guess I don't really know what any of you like, except photos of June. ;)

In the end I want to thank those of you who DO comment. I consider you my audience. And no, I don't need everyone to comment on EVERY post but the occasional "hey, I'm still here and care about you" comment has been appreciated.

Here are the people I  know read this and a little shout out to you:

My aunts. Especially you aunt Annette! You're my most faithful reader and commenter. Thanks for making me feel special and interesting.

And Rachelle- you always get around to reading my blog and commenting on it- so thanks! And you comment on just about every post and I really do love that.

And Shellie, sometimes you come here too and I appreciate it.

Also, I think that you, uncle Hans, read this too occasionally. Thanks for the comments you've left before to let me know.

Grandma and Grandpa. I know you are reading this but you don't comment because you don't know how. But you have emailed me before about it or commented to my face. I always know you read it. :)

Mom and Dad and Erin. Of course you read it and occasionally comment. So thank you. ;)

Buck, darling. Half the time I make you read a post before it's even posted. :) Even then sometimes you will come on and comment to make me feel better. haha

My in laws- (Well, my brother law is a follower but I don't actually think he's ever looked much, which is fine, what can you expect from a busy guy? My sister in law doesn't really read any blogs so that's understandable.) But Jan and maybe Dennis, if you still read my blog :) thanks for commenting on facebook when you really like a post. ;)

Carrie, of course you read this and you have gotten better at commenting so thanks and good job and keep up the feel-good work. ;)

Audrey, Kathryn, and Amy nicole- my wonderful friends from Hawaii. (well, Kathryn was long before that but that's when we really became close) I always love reading your blogs and I appreciate that you read mine and comment like you do. :) Especially you Amy- you usually make your way to my blog (and get blasted with a billion new posts) but you comment on nearly every single one. haha- thanks!

Dayna, sometimes you leave the "anonymous" comment but sign your name at the bottom. I'm always happy when I see that and remember that you read this too!

Jodi and Rebecca- my Kuyrs. I know that you are always there. :) Shat shnorhakalutyun. ksharunakek comment-el-u im blog-i medg And Leah, you're in the tropics but you say you will read this so just in case- I love you!

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And... that's who I can think of! I know there are a couple of you who come here sometimes but I'm not sure how often so I didn't mention it. So just so you know, you are all the ones who I think of when I'm posting, you're my family and friends. Thanks for the support and letting me know that you know I'm here in my little corner of the world.

If you're reading this and you were not mentioned it's because I have no idea you read this blog. But- I would LOVE to know.

And if ever you see a lonely comment-less post, don't be shy. Help a sister out and encourage me to keep writing or photographing.