220 Followers?! Really? I'm seriously surprised. Google Analytics tells me in addition to that I have about 300 hits a day. That's a lot of people! I started a blog after reading some that I really liked, but never imagined people would want to read mine. Ha!
My most popular posts (comments and views) tend to be the ones where I am whining about something. I'm VERY glad yall are into that :) Whining I can do.
So I'm curious. Why do you follow this blog? Is it the travel? The politics? Because you feel sorry for me? Because I made you?
There are also people who don't follow and look at pages of blog without letting me know you are here (*Cough* Palmdale, CA *cough*). I want to know why you are here too!
So, it's time for a carnival! Wooo Hooo! This carnival will have 2 (very important) parts.
1. Leave a comment. Let me know why you read. What do you like to see? What do you want to read more of? What do you want to see less of? (And don't say pictures of me. Too bad. You get those. Ha!) And for those I don't know- let me know who you are!
2. Add a link to YOUR blog to the MckLinky. Choose a post that says the most about you. What makes your blog, you? Introduce yourself! Give all of us a chance to follow you too! (Even if I already read your blog- give everyone the chance to see it!)
Come out of your reader. Stop hiding. Link yourself! On your mark. Get set. Go!
79 comments:
I love reading your blog because it is about adventure. Good or Bad you always seem to tell it like it is and aren't afraid to let us see the real you. Not to mention I am addicted after you reccomended American Soldiers, just got my copy in the mail yesterday and looking forward to finishing my other book so I can read it!
I have my blog, His Military Wife (http://hismilitarywife.blogspot.com) and I am trying to do the same thing. Right now I only have 30 followers but I am new to the blogging community! I love to read and am severely devoted to my Hubby! I have 3 kids and am in this world to make a difference even if it is one blog at a time, LOL! I just like to have a good time and I love to write!
Haha, I stumbled onto your blog while looking for a countdown/ticker to how many days until my husband is home (he's in the Army). Let me tell you, it is still a very long time since he just joined not too long ago! I am trying to read from your first post, but it is taking me a while since you've had such an eventful time since you have started the blog. I stay because your personality and your trips! Reading back a few months, seeing you call people out, I was wondering if you'd put me on blast too, and sure enough, there I am! "Palmdale, CA" Don't worry, after I catch up I will stop coming on so much that you think I'm a crazy stalker :p And I also apologize because I may or may not close my laptop without x'ing you out, to save my spot, probably making your tracker show you that I was here for 48+ hours. I promise you I wasn't here THAT long, I do have a life =)
i read it because you make me. and i like seeing what a cushioned life airforce wives have... ;) hahhahaha
I came to your blog while looking up other military spouses that blog in Germany. I read you because you do some interesting things I will never be able to afford to do. I love your travels and the way you post is very inviting.
Um ... because you crack me up! Plain and simple. And because you get random people sent to you via google too ... here's one for you that I got recently ... Who said lilly cole was frumpy?
How in the world does that end you up at me??? :)
I think two days into school and I'm already losing my mind!
I enjoy reading your blog because I love the way your write (and you pick great subjects) - it's expressive, funny, informative and real. I also like your politics, though weirdly that's probably the bit if I had to choose I'd ask for less of (though more of everything is better!). Just because I can't get away from it at work or in the media and besides, your travel stories and photos are awesome, and the blogs about everyday life are even better.
I am a recent follower and less recent lurker. Born and bred Aussie, I'm about to pack up my life here in my sunburnt country and move to the US to be with my military guy. I am absolutely ridiculously (and sometimes hilariously) terrified by this. Mostly because I'm so disorganised. And partly because I am so not cut out to be a milspouse - which is why I stalk blogs like yours to gather intelligence and pretend as best I can. My blog is mclinkied... absolutely no one reads it, which is fair enough since I'm about as interesting as dry toast most days.
Thanks for the fun carnival!
I love your stories about being a military wife...it's something I can relate to! Plus, I love/hate the fact that you are living in Europe. Maybe someday we will have that chance!
I love to read it because I like the way you write :)
I come to your blog because I like the excitement. Reading your words sometimes makes me feel like I am there expieriencing it with you. You say exactly what is on your mind, no matter what. Your pictures are great, trips make me want to travel. And that "American Heroes" blog you wrote... I'm highly debating ordering it... I do have a blog at:
http://dclaytonfamily.blogspot.com/
I love checking in and reading your blog because you are in another country with the military just like me! It's easy to find some in the married to the military that blogs but not easy to find someone married to the military that is stationed overseas as well that blogs!!
I love reading about your travels, and your honesty. Whether people agree with you or not you are always true to yourself. I appreciate that! Plus, you are another AF wife! =)
I totally agree with MG. And if I hadn't followed you, then who would have designed my super awesome layout?
And now that I put my link I realize I should have put a space in between Bull and Session. Grrr....
I read your blog because a)your funny b)your military c)your from the south:) d)i just like ya!!! Fav posts are the funnies...or the craziness of a military life. I mostly read blogs in general b/c we once were active duty and now that we have moved home permanently it is different. The majority of those around me don't understand. It changed our lives forever in the best possibly way! I enjoy getting to read about those still on their mil journey. My blog is sarahchain.blogsot.com and my about me is pretty much it. I don't even know if i have followers yet!:) Still trying to figure it out.
I like your blog because well, I like your attitude. And with my children I'm all for attitude that isnt being thrown at me. And I like our email rendevous. Without them I'd be nothing. You have a great writing style, balancing opinion, humor, wit, all that good stuff.
I shall get started on a post about moi....... this could get lengthy. surprised,no?
I'm relatively new to your blog, but I like knowing that I can relate to you! I'm not a military wife (yet!), but I feel like reading your blog - and others like you - I'm getting a little practice before it starts! I don't have a favorite post, but I say keep up the good work!
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I read because I miss you!
And you make me...
i love reading your blog because you are just to funny! all of your rants and raves and your wonderful shopping habits! i can also live my secret wish to be overseas through you...instead I'm stuck in the states...NM at that!!! keep up the good work!!!!
I've been following and reading your blog now for awhile. I like to read it because some of your stories remind me of things that I've done. I love your travel stories and I just think you seem like such a nice person in real life.
the link to my blog...which I believe you already follow is welcometoourreality.blogspot.com
I read because I'm obligated since you're my sister. I do enjoy seeing what you're up to since you're so far away. Love you!
I read because you're funny and easy to relate to. I also make sure to make an effort because you are one of the few bloggers I can count on to read my stuff and comment from time to time. Thank you for that.
I blog over at Faith, Hope & Love (http://saraheileen.blogspot.com). Some examples of posts that are extremely ME:
Military/Deployment: http://saraheileen.blogspot.com/2009/01/look-back-welcome-home-ceremony-1209.html
Serious:
http://saraheileen.blogspot.com/2009/07/fitting-in.html
Not-so-serious: http://saraheileen.blogspot.com/2009/08/shopping-spree.html
:) saraheileen
I mainly follow and read because you are a fellow military wife. I like to support my "sisters" because being a mil wife is very hard.
Girl, you know I love your blog! I have been reading for ahwile now because I just love it. I love reading about your adventures, your traveling, your love of Chick-Fil-A (mmmmm!) and Target, your life as a military spouse, everything. And living abroad, which I would absolutely LOVE to do!
I'm not exactly sure as to how I came across your blog, except to think that it was through another military wife's blog that I read. I am one myself, so I'm always interested in reading about other ladies perspectives of the life we live.
Your blog is fun to read and easy to relate to as well. I'm the lurker from Del Rio, TX. :) Or somewhere in California if I'm using my IPhone. :)
I follow your blog because I am, too a military wife (Army strong, hooah!). And I just moved back to the states from Germany, so I felt that we had that European connection. :)
Psh. I found your blog from some other mil spouse blogs and was at the time needing some indication that not all mil wives were uneducated uninteresting hussys.
You, and many other of the blogs I found have proved that, which makes me less afraid of becoming one myself!
Plus you're funny. And I like seeing about where you travel!
You were one of the first blogs I started following. I just love how real your are on this blog and will say it how it is.
I love your travels! They are fantastic.
I found your blog back in the day because my husband had decided to leave his nice, safe, "normal" job of selling insurance and join the Army. I was supportive and in agreement (after a year of him and God working on me) but I still felt totally alone - we couldn't (and still can't, for certain reasons) tell most people what's going on. So I tried finding milwife blogs and yours, plus your great photography and total openness, sucked me in. I LOVE reading your blog and am a dedicated follower!
Your blog cracks me up!! I've been a horrible commenter lately because I've been busy getting the kids ready for school again but I'll be back in the game again soon!!! :)
i love reading your blog b/c:
(1) you are a mil wife
(2) you always make me smile with your words
(3) all of your travels
hop on over and follow me ;)
i'm gonna go 'link' myself to mclinky!!!
I found your blog through the Military Wives' blogginess. I may have stopped by once or twice. Unfortunately, I've been too lurky!
I love to read about your overseas adventures and your travels. Hubby (a Navy Flyboy) and I would love to be overseas, but unfortunately it's just not in the cards with his career path, for now anyway. Being Navy we do get the luxury of port calls though... and they always give me a taste of foreign life! They always leave me wanting more!!
http://tiffanysilverberg.blogspot.com/
I found your blog through the Military Wives' blogginess. I may have stopped by once or twice. Unfortunately, I've been too lurky!
I love to read about your overseas adventures and your travels. Hubby (a Navy Flyboy) and I would love to be overseas, but unfortunately it's just not in the cards with his career path, for now anyway. Being Navy we do get the luxury of port calls though... and they always give me a taste of foreign life! They always leave me wanting more!!
http://tiffanysilverberg.blogspot.com/
I love everything!! Especially the things you overhear from the kiddos.. haha..
I came across your blog when I was a dedicated Army wife blogger. It's always nice to see the adventures you have to look forward to, as well as the trials and tribulations of a military wife who is trying to keep a normal life. Pretty much.. you're amazing! :)
I read your blog because I find your writing style fun and interesting. It's fun to hear about other peoples adventures, opinions and to learn things from each other!
Over 200 followers! That's amazing - You should feel great that many people read you. Haha I am sitting at 18. WOO HOO!!
First off, I am blog challenged and accidently posted the incorrect link on MckLinky and don't know how to get it off! Sorry! 26 is the link that will work.
I read your blog because you have fun stories about your daily life. I also enjoy pictures from your travels to places I've never been. Your cat is also very cute :).
I may soon become a military wife so I like reading your blog to know what to expect in reality. I love that you get to travel and see the world while your husband serves his country.
Your whit and sarcasm keeps me coming back! And I, too, am a Texas girl - Beaumont! :o)
I have a blog, www.twistedhearts.wordpress.com that I started so our families and whomever can keep up with our trials and tribulations as we attempt an active duty enlistment for the 3rd time! And possibly planning a wedding before basic training!
<3 Jaime
I started following after reading one of your travel blogs. I like reading about your military life and how foreign it is to my own. Oh, and I like the 'sassy' attitude!
I first stated reading your blog to learn more about military life and living oversees because my husband will be joining the Marine Corp after law school. Now I just enjoy it! I like seeing what living abroad is like and what military life is like for the wives. I also like to see pictures of europe.
Fellow military wife here! I love to read mil wife blogs because I can relate, and it makes me feel a bit more normal...sometimes. =)
I just started my blog and it's very bare, but I will add it anyway!
Who wouldn't love reading your blog? You are hilarious, you love to shop, and your travels are really neat! Keep up the good bloggy work :)
I just find your blog something good to read and funny stuff. :)
I accidentally stumbled upon your blog from another blogger's reads. Which is a good thing that I did. I found another Texan! :D
I arrived at your blog recently through another blog I read regularly. I'm an Army wife of 2 years and love to read military spouse blogs. I was looking for new ones to follow, and enjoy yours since it is full of all kinds of fun info and pics. You have a fun personality and write very well! Plus, I may live overseas one day and your blog eases my nervousness a bit! :)
I don't even know how I found your blog- just surfing the blog world one day and clicked on lots of different things. I think I came in right about the time you were doing some serious shopping in the US a month or so ago. The shop-a-holic in me totally identified with you, and I learned from then on that you have lots of interesting posts :) I enjoy reading, and I love your travel pictures too- I took a trip to Germany,Austria, and Switzerland in high school and I LOVE seeing pictures of those places again. Especially since our trip was such a whirlwind that I don't remember most of it, and also because I took 10 rolls of film in pictures (before digital!), and they all came back BLANK! :(
I read your blog because I like to read the stuff of opinionated people. Seriously... I am controversial like that. I like that you are sassy. I also dig the photos and adventure.
I blog 2 reasons....
1. because if I read so many...I should contribute to the insanity.
2. It seems to be a creative outlet.
I just posted a link to one of my favorite posts. :)
um, yeah.... let's see. i like reading your blog b/c your font is papyrus (which is one of my faves), i love the "daisy" posts, you're politcal views are the correct views, and you're a smart a$$
Hmm - I think you probably know enough about me, but I just love reading your blog because it is interesting and entertaining. I loved your stories about some of the things your students said. I love seeing all the fun places you visit, but I really love that you put your political views out there and that we can fight the other side together :)
I'm not really sure how I found your blog (probably from a link on someone else's) but I started reading it a while ago, and just started to follow you because I have my own blog now! I think your posts are funny and we seem pretty similar! I'm a teacher too and have some equally crazy stories.
I found your blog through at least 20 other sites:) I'm about to be a military wife - just one short month from TODAY (not that I'm counting or anything...)
I'm trying to convince my fiance to move overseas and experience some amazing travel, but the only overseas Marine base is in Japan, so we'll see how that goes.
Oh, and also, I have an unhealthy addiction to Chick-Fil-A. Yes, we're talking twice a day when I'm in the south.
I blog on a web magazine, sheknows.com - my blog is http://military.sheknows.com, stop by!
I like your whining (said with love, really!) and your travel. I could do with less politics. Haha! But I know what I'm getting!! ;)
I found you through someone else's blog I'm sure (that how I found most of the ones I follow). While I don't always agree with your political views, I can forgive you for being a longhorns fan long enough to read about living in Germany and your many travels. I posted a link to my intro above, wasn't sure about linking to any of my other entries. My blog is a place mainly to vent out my frustrations, with some occaisional funny pet pictures and a fun Saturday game.
I am a kind of new follower I think.
I found your blog while I did some blog-hopping on a boring afternoon.
I do read because I like your writing style, and I am always interested in other nations views on Germany. ( I am German).
I especially like American's views on Germany because I lived in the States for 2 years and is funny to read about the vice versa experience.
I am new to the blogging world, I used to have an online diary during my time in the States and I kind of missed writing.
Right now my life is not that exciting anymore but I am still blogging. :)
As a new military wife, I came across your blog about a month ago when I was looking to read about how other military wives deal with the daily fun that is the Armed Forces. I enjoy reading different opinions, perspectives and experiences. Occassionally I read something that I can incorporate into my own life :)
I recently started blogging again mostly to keep my family back home updated about what's going on with me. Also, it helps to write out some of my thoughts and ideas as learn how to be a grown up.
I don't recall how I stumbled across your blog... Why do I like reading it? Because I used to live in the same town, where you live - in the neighborhood up on the hill by the castle. And I miss it! I loved the post about Ali Baba! I was like "hey, I know that place!!" That's when I was hooked :) But I prefer the New York Grill - that guy used to hook me up ;) I like the way you write. Keep it up!
Oh, and one more thing... I went "back home" in July (we moved to DC in '05) - and imagine my surprise, when I picked up a copy of the KA & there it was: a picture of you! Visiting Egypt if I remember right... And I thought "hey, that's the girl whose blog I follow!" How weird is that?! hahaha! ^^
I told you. It's the cat!
I know that I have tried to comment before but after I typed in my long winded admiration...it lost my comment and said I had to sign in to Wordpress.com...and I gave up...it did it again just now, but I will not be swayed this time =)
I found your blog from another military wife's blog. I am a very new Army wife and just needed some encouragment. I also love to read what you have to say about teaching...I have three young daughters. AND I would love for us to get stationed in Germany...I can just dream all day about all the pictures I would take there!
I know that I have tried to comment before but after I typed in my long winded admiration...it lost my comment and said I had to sign in to Wordpress.com...and I gave up...it did it again just now, but I will not be swayed this time =)
I found your blog from another military wife's blog. I am a very new Army wife and just needed some encouragment. I also love to read what you have to say about teaching...I have three young daughters. AND I would love for us to get stationed in Germany...I can just dream all day about all the pictures I would take there!
I know that I have tried to comment before but after I typed in my long winded admiration...it lost my comment and said I had to sign in to Wordpress.com...and I gave up...it did it again just now, but I will not be swayed this time =)
I found your blog from another military wife's blog. I am a very new Army wife and just needed some encouragment. I also love to read what you have to say about teaching...I have three young daughters. AND I would love for us to get stationed in Germany...I can just dream all day about all the pictures I would take there!
See I just have problems...sorry about that, you can delete these extra ones!
I don't remember how I found you (sorry), but I stick around so that I can turn green with envy over your photos. And its refreshing to hear your political views... I like to know I'm not the only conservative person on the internet!
(You're kind of funny, too)
:)
I found your blog because I was wanting to hear about Air Force life. And I keep reading because you do talk about military life, you're funny, and I've already followed 2 of your book recommendations.
Uh oh!! You caught me! =) Palmdale, CA is actually leaving a comment today...
The internet is all set up now and I will be a much more loyal commenter!
I read because I LOVE reading about all of the amazing adventures you have been blessed with!
I like your site because us military wifes have to stick together!
I read because you are a milspouse. I like to look at your travel pics!!
I read because I love to hear about your travels and daily adventures. I also started reading because you are a fellow expat in Germany.
I love your wittiness and your funny stories.
Do NOT follow me. This is my only warning.
I follow you because you're crazy. I'm just into crazy people. I think it might be the pregnancy insomnia I'm experiencing lately. Or it could be the way the good Lord made me. I intend to ask Him when I get to heaven. Amen.
I'm a bit slow Casey but you saw my Sandals present and he keeps me from blogging sometimes. But I finally have my why I blog up.
Oh, and don't worry we are going to try Sandals again just not the creepy Sandals with roaches that we stayed at in St. Lucia. If you have one to suggest let me know.
Hi there, my name is Jennifer, and I am getting married Sept 26, and my future hubby is planning on joining the national guard...I am having a hard time coming to realize that just a few months after we get married, he'll be leaving and going to basic and AIT (leaving me behind--and alone!!) and the thought of the awful D world (deployment) is just leaving me a wreck, so i've started checking out some blogs that are of other women dealing with the same thing (or similar but very different) things as me...you know- the whole support thing! I love your blog!
Your blog is quite entertaining to read, especially your travels. I think i found it via your facebook
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i swear i'm gonna update soon, though my life consists of work, keeping house and running after a toddler, of course i may be biased when i say my kid is the most awesome kid ever =0)
I just found your blog. I thought it was interesting because I'm a fellow military wife. I haven't read a alot yet but I look forward to getting caught up! Your blog is very cute, by the way!
~Jacqueline from
http://welovelucymichaela.blogspot.com
ACU's, Stiletto Shoes, and Pretty Pink Tutus
i'll have to give those books a read :)
I actually had been considering converting before I met him. When I was in highschool I went to about every church in town...trying to find the right fit for me, and one of my friends who is Mormon mentioned that I should try theirs (i was not sure about that) but when I went, it fit. Its obviously been a struggle since my family isn't Mormon, but its all been worth it :)...Jeff went to church at a different time than my friend, so I actually didn't know he was Mormon until we were dating..
just saw your comment on my camera post!!
good to know about aafes -- and that you love the nikon!!! i have a lot more positives about the nikon rather than the canon!!!
Why do I like reading...hmm. Well, you seem to "tell it like it is" (like me) and you are funny, and seem like someone I would be friends with "in real life." I also enjoy looking at your fun photos, and you're a mil wife like me (though you do much more exotic things...hehe)
You changed up your title fonts....me likey! :)
Hi! This is my first time here, but I'm totally going to follow you b/c you're fun and smart, and your pictures are pretty!
I am not a military wife, and pretty much have nothing in common with you except that you know my husband, well I am a teacher, that we share...I read your blog because you crack me up! Your stories and travels entertain me and I love hearing about your life! Thanks for letting us read!
I've only been here a few times, but I appreciate your honesty. :) (And I love your layout.) I just suck at commenting!
I started following your blog because I was interested in your experiences and how you dealt with life as and Air Force wife. My boyfriend's in the Air Force so I thought we might have a thing or two in common ; ) I love reading your posts, from everything from travel to the everyday stuff, its all interesting!
You have such an interesting life. I love the military stories, the politics, and the travel. Also, you tell it like it is... so funny and I love it. You say what everyone else is thinking.
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