Today I’m taking part in Terri Giuliano Long’s Blog Hop to celebrate bloggers and blogging 
Check out who else is participating here
So why do I blog?
I’ve been mulling this question over for a few days now, and there is no direct answer. So, as I’m a lover of lists, a list it will have to be 
1. Because I love the community aspect of it. I’ve loved the friendships and connections I’ve made through my blog.
2. To develop, practice and hone my writing skills. This has been really good practice and I feel that I’ve gained so much from the comments I receive when I share my work.
3. To develop my voice. This has been incredibly useful and has boosted my confidence in myself.
4. To learn. I have learnt so much from the other writers I follow
5. To share what I’ve learnt. I love sharing tips and info. I’m very much a people person and I love to help others. If I manage to inspire just one person every so often, I’ll die a happy bunny
So now, this is my opportunity to say…..
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Seriously, to all my followers, people who like my blog, people who comment, Tweet my posts, pass them on etc. You guys are amazing, each and every one of you. I love you loads ok, never forget that, and my life wouldn’t be the same without you, I’d probably get more writing done, but stuff that
And talking about loving the whole blogging community, the winner of a PDF copy of The Emotion Thesaurus is……Mandy Eve Barnett CONGRATULATIONS honey!
So tell me…..why do you blog?
Writing gives me a voice. It’s my connection to the hearts, minds and lives of others who I would otherwise never know.
The first thing that pops into my head is it makes for good practice.
Oh, definitely Elliot!
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Lovely post, made me smile. I think the thing I love about blogging regularly is that makes you actually sit down and write something regularly! Even if it’s just a blog post, it’s still writing.
I love Terri Giuliano Long – In Leah’s Wake is one of my favourite books this year! How did you find out about this, Vikki? I’d like to join in next time
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Thanks Jo, and that is so true! It’s like a regular commitment
I subscribe to her Blog Jo and she said about it a couple of months ago, so I signed up
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It’s kind of addictive, isn’t it?
Very Patsy
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Great post Vikki.
Thank you for taking part in the event and joining the celebration of bloggers.
I’ve come across so many brilliant blogs since I started blogging in 2010. It never gets tiring finding more fab blogs
Hi David, thanks
I know exactly what you mean! I could spend all day every day reading blogs
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for all the reasons you do and also with the hope that this is the new place to be discovered–replacing the drugstores of the olds days (shades of Lana Turner)
Ahhhhhh, yeah, that’s definitely one to add to the list LouAnn
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Wonderful reasons to blog – could also be reasons to write.
That’s very true honey
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Brilliant post, Vikki. I love the way blogging and reading other’s blogs leads to so many writing opportunities – comps, tips, inspiration etc! Everyone’s so friendly too
Thanks Alice
I think the writing community on WordPress is BRILLIANT!
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I love the sense of community (There’s a reason why I call everyone my WordPress Friends) and it’s a chance for me to share my writing with strangers who actually may want to read what I write. It boggles my mind that someone will take the few minutes out of their day to read my post.
I honestly don’t know what I’d do without WP.
Totally totally agree Sandra
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Great post! I love reading blogs. I like to write them too,just have to become more comfortable about opening up with my posts. Getting there
Thanks Amber
You must do what you’re comfortable with honey
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Thank you so much for taking part in Celebrating Bloggers! I loved your post and the reasons you gave for blogging, particularly about finding your voice. I think that’s so important and I’m working on opening up my blog more so people can connect with me and the things that matter to me! Thanks again!
My best,
Terri
Thanks Terri, I really enjoyed it, and it gave me the opportunity to say a big thanks to all my followers
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I would have to agree on all counts, Vikki. I don’t know how I found out about the Celebrate Bloggers thing, but there is another one coming up on September 16th called Celebrate Womanhood. Maybe you already know about that one?
http://www.livinglearninglovinglife.com/2012/08/celebrating-womanhood-event-bloggers-wanted.html
Thanks for stopping by Amy
Ooooo, thanks hon, will look into it!
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Just dropping by from the Celebrating Bloggers Blog Hop. Love your list!
I’m not sure if my comment showed up, but I’ll leave another one. I’m dropping by from the Celebrating Bloggers Blog Hop and I love your list!
Awwwww, thanks honey, and thanks for stopping by!
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