Thursday Thirteen - The 4th Blogiversary Edition

By Karin at 12:30 am on March 30, 2006
Thirteen Reasons Karin Blogs

1. I love to write.
2. It’s an outlet for me to express my feelings.
3. I use it to keep a record of Little Girl’s development.
4. It allows me to keep my friends current on my life.
5. I am able to meet new people that I would never have met any other way.
6. I use it to practice the art of writing.
7. It’s fun!
8. I love the interaction that I get from comments.
9. I like being able to hear other people’s points of view.
10. I enjoy my little blogging community.
11. It’s a good way to preserve memories.
12. It allows me to share stories and experiences with other people.
13. It lets me expand my world.

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    Comment by OldOldLady Of The Hills

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:45 am

    Four Years! WOW Karen..you have been blogging a very long time, my dear! GREAT FOR YOU! Have you ever run out of stuff to write about or just felt sort burned out on blogging during these four years? Congrats to you dear Karin! Everything you listed in your tt certainky sounds like blogging truly serves many things for you…and wonderfully so, I might add.

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    Comment by Theresa

    March 30, 2006 @ 7:34 am

    Great list! I love that blogging is an outlet, and a way to express some creativity!

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    Comment by Lisa

    March 30, 2006 @ 10:55 am

    Those are almost my exact reasonings for blogging as well!

    Thanks for stopping by my 13!

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    Comment by YellowRose

    March 30, 2006 @ 11:22 am

    I’m glad you blog…or I’d never would have met you! You are a sweetie and I look forward to visiting your site everyday!

    Thanks for visiting my 13 today! Happy Thursday!

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    Comment by Courtney

    March 30, 2006 @ 11:47 am

    I like blogging for many of the same reasons. I’ve only been blogging for about a year though. Happy Blogiversary to you!

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    Comment by Kimmy

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:07 pm

    I enjoy blogging for the same reasons! I love it so much. And I love the people I meet along the way. What a blessing it has been to me!

    Happy T13!

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    Comment by Leesa

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:15 pm

    Great list :)

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    Comment by paisley

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:17 pm

    I agree about the people you meet. It’s fun! I never thought I’d have internet friends. :)

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    Comment by Emily

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:20 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Wow, you are a longtime blogger!! I think I love blogging for all the same reasons…

    Thanks for stopping by my 13!

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    Comment by Lisa

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:20 pm

    I love writing too. :) Great list!

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    Comment by Sherri

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:24 pm

    Great reasons!

    Thanks for popping by my site:)

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    Comment by Norma

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:24 pm

    My thoughts exactly. But I still like to get mail the old fashioned way!

    My Tt is up.

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    Comment by TNChick

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:37 pm

    Happy Blogiversary~ :)

    Congrats on the milestone and just for the record, I enjoy blogging for many of the same reasons!

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    Comment by Lingerie Lady

    March 30, 2006 @ 12:46 pm

    Happy Blogiversary!

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    Comment by Caryn

    March 30, 2006 @ 1:05 pm

    All excellent reasons to blog. I started off blogging just to test it out, but when I began to get comments I loved the interaction. Then I realized that my writing has advanced because of the blogging I’ve done, and I knew I was hooked!

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    Comment by Heather

    March 30, 2006 @ 1:33 pm

    Cute 13! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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    Comment by Tanya

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:01 pm

    Couldn’t have said it better myself.

    Thanks for seeing my 13.

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    Comment by EmilyRoseJewel

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:20 pm

    Happy blogiversary! That is impressive-4 years. I just started blogging to document Justice’s growth. I really enjoy it-a great outlet.

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    Comment by Ocean Lady

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:29 pm

    The blogworld kindof reminds me of having pen-pals from all over the world. :)

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    Comment by Lazy Daisy

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:33 pm

    Love your reasons. Thanks for coming by….I agree that praying should have been number 1 but I think it’s always good to end with prayer.

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    Comment by jen

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:35 pm

    Happy Blogging! Ain’t it fun!

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    Comment by Denise

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:38 pm

    Terrific list!

    Thanks for stopping by my 13!

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    Comment by d.challener roe

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:54 pm

    I’m with you on #6

    My 13 is up.

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    Comment by Pink Chihuahua Princess

    March 30, 2006 @ 2:59 pm

    I agree with everything on your list! I love blogging and it is such an outlet for me. I also use it not only to talk about my daughter’s life but also my dogs, niece and nephew. Thanks for stopping by my TT. Happy Thursday!

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    Comment by karen!

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:11 pm

    I blog for all the same reasons! Great 13!
    Thanks for commenting on my site! I will add you to my new list of Karen Blogs in my sidebar. Even though you spell it wrong. :) (tee-hee)

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    Comment by Kel

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:15 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

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    Comment by kontan

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:20 pm

    I blog for sanity. thanks for stopping by my spot on the web

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    Comment by colleen

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:27 pm

    Ditto Ditto. It’s a great container for all my writing and a way to organize it. I have journals of all the cute things my sons used to say. Thanks for coming by today!

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    Comment by Lauren

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:34 pm

    Blogging is fun isn’t it. Liked your list. Thanks for stopping by mine.

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    Comment by MamaB

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:41 pm

    I have similar reasons for blogging too! Wow….four years, that’s a long time!!

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    Comment by Elle

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:42 pm

    I’ve been blogging for nearly 5 years now. I’ve had a few reincarnations in that time but I still love blogging!

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    Comment by better safe than sorry

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:45 pm

    the part i love best about blogging is visiting everyone and reading what they have to say, i’ve learned so much just by doing the tt, more than i would have ever on my own.

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    Comment by Wendy Wings

    March 30, 2006 @ 3:55 pm

    Four years is a great thing, I read a statistic somewhere that showed most bloggers don’t go longer then a year before they give up lol.
    Great TT list :)

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    Comment by Erika

    March 30, 2006 @ 4:12 pm

    Hi Karin thanks so much for visiting my T13 :) I love your site very functional and fun to visit.

    I like to write too so blogging has been a treat to meet people and interact. Sometimes it gets overwhelming because I’m so used to having close friendships in real life, but with a handful of people. Internet is HUGE so I get easily glued to my computer and forget I have tons to do lol

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    Comment by stacey

    March 30, 2006 @ 4:40 pm

    4 years..that’s awesome! Happy Blogiversary. My TT is up.

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    Comment by Joan

    March 30, 2006 @ 5:09 pm

    I always enjoy your TT. These are all some of my reasons too.

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    Comment by Dariana

    March 30, 2006 @ 5:19 pm

    Wow, Happy Blog Anniversary! And a very Happy TT as well. Your blog looks like Spring, I love it. The tulips have put me into such a light and lively mood. Thanks so much! I love your list.

    I have been blogging for about 9 years although we didn’t call it “blogging” way back then, lol.

    D

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    Comment by phoenix

    March 30, 2006 @ 5:56 pm

    Congrats on the 4 years. Just hit my 1 year this past week. I love the look of your blog. So peaceful and springy :)

    Thanks for the comment on my blog!

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    Comment by Chaotic Mom (Karin, too!)

    March 30, 2006 @ 6:02 pm

    I haven’t been blogging quite as long as you, but I’ve found SO MUCH about it that I LOVE. Can’t believe it’s taken me so long to “get into it”.

    I started blogging only to share my boys’ experiences with cochlear implants. It was easier to point other parents to the blog than to retell the story a hundred times.

    Then eventually I started blogging for ME, and have come across so many wonderful folks, such as yourself. Good sentiments you’ve shared. ;)

    My T13 are up, too!

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    Comment by Katherine

    March 30, 2006 @ 6:16 pm

    Great list! I’ve become addicted to blogging, mainly because of the great people I’ve met. So friendly and nonjudgmental!

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    Comment by Faith

    March 30, 2006 @ 6:16 pm

    I blog for those same reasons. It has become quite the addiction. I love the look of your site. Very pretty. I love me some pink and green! ;D

    My little man is 13 months. Not far behind Little girl!

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    Comment by eph2810

    March 30, 2006 @ 6:22 pm

    I like your list and have to agree with all your points. I like meeting new people too. Although not a great writer, I still love doing it. And what I like most about blogging - I can say what I want and no one is talking back (or they never come back again *grin* if they don’t like what I write).
    Sorry, that I am so late on responding today…
    Link you up right now.:)

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    Comment by Stacie

    March 30, 2006 @ 6:38 pm

    And plus, it’s just plain fun! :) Thanks for visiting my TT. Stacie

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    Comment by Shelli

    March 30, 2006 @ 7:02 pm

    I love blogging mostly for the same reasons you mentioned in numbers 1,2,5,6 and 13. Thanks for coming by my 13.

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    Comment by Matt

    March 30, 2006 @ 7:32 pm

    Great list. I love to write also.

    My TT is up here.

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    Comment by Leanne

    March 30, 2006 @ 8:17 pm

    Happy Blogiversary! Wow, four years. It goes so fast, doesn’t it?

    I love it for all the same reasons of course, I was so happy to get away from livejournal and experience the actual blogosphere! I had no idea there were SO MANY PEOPLE! LOL

    Thank you for stopping over today!

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    Comment by Barbara

    March 30, 2006 @ 8:26 pm

    Happy Blogiversary! 4 years is a long time, i admire your tenacity.

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    Comment by the Schooligan

    March 30, 2006 @ 8:52 pm

    I love your blog layout! It’s so pretty!

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    Comment by ivoryfrog

    March 30, 2006 @ 11:16 pm

    Thanks for visitng my T13!
    Happy blogiversary!

    4 years! Wow!
    I have only been blogging for 7 months…hope I am still blogging at 4 years. :-)

    Take Care
    Ivoryfrog x

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    Comment by Angel

    March 31, 2006 @ 12:18 am

    Don’t forget #14–You blog so I can fawn over your Blog Dog LOL ;)

    What a great idea for a TT!

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    Comment by Renee

    March 31, 2006 @ 6:32 am

    I love blogging too…especially when I have the time and not a bunch of work piled up. :D

    Thanks for stopping by.

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    Comment by Daydreams and Musings

    March 31, 2006 @ 1:13 pm

    Thanks for visiting my TT. I like your list. I blog for many of the same reasons and I’m pleasantly surprised at the great community it is.

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    Comment by mar

    April 2, 2006 @ 11:30 pm

    Happy blogiversary and many more! you have been blogging quite a long time, isn’t this fun? thanks for visiting my TT, you know why I am late visiting this time!

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