First Bloggy Friend

I have been reading the Mama's Losin' It blog & I love her Writer's Workshop! She has a huge list of writing prompts she's come up with & I keep them in mind for the days I just can't think of anything to say. Today is one of those days.

My first bloggy friend is named Jessica. She contacted me when she found another blog I used to write more on. It's sort-of a life blog about a bunch of different stuff. I also posted a lot about celebrities & movies & TV or various media that I thought was interesting. Jessica writes a lot about celebrities. We bonded over our love of Buffy! I even sent her a Buffy Valentine's card one year (because I do that) & she sent me a Christmas card! We still keep in touch because we are friends on Facebook. I actually talked to her about blog designs just the other day!

Jessica had been blogging for longer than me & was more familiar with all kinds of blog tips that I didn't know. She's actually the one who told me about BlogHer & let me know when they were accepting new bloggers for advertising. Bloggy friends can be so helpful! You should check out her blog! You should also take some time to thank your first bloggy friend!! I look forward to making new bloggy friends through this blog!!

Who was your first bloggy friend?

Comments

Chrissy said…

Just dropped by because I saw you on my blog frog! Love your blog! I'm your newest follower! :o)

Monday, June 21, 2010 at 8:59:00 PM EDT

Mandy said…

I LOVE Buffy!!!

I'm following you back from FMBT!!! Thanks for visiting Mandy's Frugal Journey!!! :o)

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 10:58:00 AM EDT

Jess said…

Aww, you are so sweet! I will have to return the favor!

Jessica

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 6:54:00 PM EDT

Anonymous said…

You're so lucky to have a bloggy friend! The foodie girls that I follow always have bloger meet ups and are constantly keeping touch on twitter! I'm so jealous! I'm totally putting you on my blog roll! :)

Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 9:35:00 AM EDT

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