I've been part of the world of mybloggers now for awhile. I met some people over at the "other" site and I met some here. For the most part, they have been good people. It's a shame that some have dropped by the wayside because I miss them, but I can and still enjoy the blogging relationships I have with those who keep on writing and reading.

Do you know what is so special here? It's really the people that are special! They're the ones who make this whole blogging experience so special. I don't know if I can ever recall another place or thing in my life where I have encountered nothing but total strangers and, through the magic and power of words, the so many total strangers became acquaintances. Then, with nothing more than just more words, bonds started developing and some real friendships began to grow.

You, my friends, have allowed me to laugh, cry, fret, celebrate, complain (what, me complain?), ramble, question, and share my thoughts, experiences, concerns, intentions...well, I guess you've let me be myself! And, although I may not have agreed with or liked everything you've posted, I appreciate the welcome invitation to visit and how you care to share your thoughts and news with me and others.

Together, we have laughed at jokes, worked out riddles, read news articles and watched videos. We've seen pictures, smiled at stories and images of puppies and kitties, babies and flowers, and have learned more about science and technology. We've shared notes and views on religion and have most definitely debated on politics. We've talked about sex, high school memories, illnesses, exercising, cooking, the arts, travel, books, the weather, home improvement, kids, nature, pets, sports and relationships. We've even answered surveys, played games, took tests, and tagged people.

The reason I am writing all of this is because all of this, all of you, really mean a lot to me. You have brought so much into my life and have made me feel that I can and have reached out far beyond anything I ever thought possible. It's so much so that I could spend every waking moment sharing with each one of you by posting what I have to say and then reading all that each of you have to say. But, my friends, I have had to curb a lot of my time here. I find that I can no longer promise that I can get to every post that is written. I might get to some on time, I might get to some much after the time they were posted, but I may not get to some at all. I will continue to try to read them all and will leave a comment on each one that I do read, but understand that I am not avoiding you, ignoring your posts, forgetting you, or no longer liking you if I am missing things that you submit.

I really do have to have the time to do other things that are good for me and I enjoy, too...plus I no longer wish to fall into the occasional habit of putting things off until tomorrow because I want more time on the computer. I have my job to do and my chores to do. But, I also need to have more time for exercising...not only because I need to lose weight, but a good part of the reason my feet have been swelling is because of all the sitting I do. I want to get outdoors more, so that means getting out of the house as soon as my work day is over. And, I need time to be with family and friends here and maybe be out among other people more often. So, if I seem to be "missing", I just want you to know that I am not gone. I am still here, I plan to continue sharing, and I will do so as often as I can.