Welcome to Bloggersville

 

*Authors’ note: this blog was created while maintaining an msn space — but I am having just as much fun in the land of WordPress.*

It all started one dreamy Sunday afternoon, while taking an innocent stroll through cyberspace. With the msn Gods on my side, clicking aimlessly from one link to the next was an absolute breeze on this particular day. No stalling. No freezing. No lagging. It was as though the clouds had parted and cleared a heavenly path for my futile frolicking! Since it was such a sunny day, and time was of no concern (the laundry could wait), I decided to wander outside of my usual stomping ground, and just see where the crazy sidewalk of obliging links would lead me. And that’s when I fell upon a new and delightfully intriguing neighborhood, called MSN Spaces. Otherwise known as Bloggersville.

Upon first glance, I noticed there were no locks in this neighborhood. Each space I came upon honed its own version of a welcome matt resting on their front porch; some were colorful and dazzling, while others were simple and plain. As I continued on my way, I wondered what Goldie Locks would do in a situation like this. There were just so many spaces to choose from! Where would I begin? The first space I visited caught my interest by its gentle and loving tagline; eagerly, I clicked the link! But as I curiously peeked inside, my giddy enthusiasm fell short; I wondered how long it had been since anyone had actually lived there. It was cold and baron, like an old forgotten barn, with nothing more than a few thumbnails still tacked to the peeling walls. The second space I came upon was hardly what I expected either; although the link had an intriguing title, upon stepping inside, I was immediately disenchanted with the eerie and dark decor. As I tripped over stacks of foul lingo and unsightly images, I quickly fumbled for the back button, and high-tailed it out of there! Curses! Foiled again!! Clearly, even the dreamy Bloggersville would not be complete without its very own version of the “underground”. Determined to give it another go, I ploughed on, this time scrolling right on by those tagnames of trickery. The third space I discovered was just right; not too cluttered, not too empty, juuuuust right. Sweet heavens, finally!  Cheerfully, I removed my tattered loafers and stepped inside. The charming little space belonged to a young man named Kenny, and I was hooked from word GO. I spent the next two hours nestled in my swival chair, reading his spellbinding and heart-rending blogs, and falling in love with his spirit. 

Visits became frequent to Bloggersville after that fateful day. I found myself perched in front of my computer more often than ever before. I looked forward to unwinding from a busy day by visiting my favorite spaces, always anxious to read their latest blogs, and to be moved, inspired, or simply entertained in some marvelous and wonderful way! I even considered starting a spiffy space of my very own…

And that is when I went from being a visitor — to a brand new resident of Bloggersville!

When I first moved in, I was immediately thrilled with the neighborhood. Of all the neighbors in Bloggersville — I have to boast and say — I have stumbled upon the cream of the crop! Nowhere else in Bloggersville will you find such a fun-spirited and encouraging group of folks. Bloggers in this neck of the woods take extreme pride in their neighborhood too. Once the dust had settled from the catastrophic Tornado which tore through Bloggersville (new spaces format), there was no shortage of groaning and grumbling, as the damage was carefully accessed. Fortunately, despite the shocking upheaval that literally blind sided residences of Bloggersville, there were no fatalities… in fact, most Bloggers slept through the entire ordeal. In the light of morning, Bloggers swiftly sprung into action, repairing shingles, mending fences, replacing windows, clearing the gutters, tacking thumbnails back on the wall, and returning their welcome matt to its rightful place on the front porch, no worse for wear. Some Bloggers even turned the disaster into an opportunity to redecorate! Naturally, neighbors gathered, discussed, vented, supported, and encouraged in good humor, lending their hands to those who took an especially hard blow. Within a week, onlookers would never suspect that disaster had struck this little corner of Bloggersville. Although Bloggersville has no official plan for disaster, clearly… the collective spirit of this prized little corner is a force not to be reckoned with!

As a newbie to Bloggersville, I wasn’t sure how I would fit in. Would they like me? Would they visit me? Would they stay for tea, and listen to my heartfelt and sometimes silly stories? It was all very intimidating! But as the days and weeks passed, I found my way around the neighborhood, spending time getting to know my fellow bloggers. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve laughed some more… and most importantly, I have met some extraordinary people, and formed some forever friendships. Yay me!!

I would hope that if you are visiting for the first time, you would pull up a comfy chair and cuddle up for a bit. Peruse my heart felt and silly stories, visit my beautiful neighbors (see Friends List), and feel free to drop by when ever your little heart takes the notion to go blog-walking. You never know… you might just decide to set up shop, and stay a while.   xoxo