Delle (delle) wrote, @ 2008-02-03 08:40:00

NaBloCoMo
So, January is over. I was successful in my commenting daily.

You'll just have to trust me on it though, because I didn't keep a list (I meant to, but with all the illness we had this month it didn't happen).

What I've learnt from this is to change my attitude to commenting. It was actually nowhere near as difficult as I expected. Most days I made several comments. It's more about just making the comments, rather than overthinking them as I used to. Also, if I haven't got time to comment, I haven't got time to read, I leave entries on Google Reader until I am ready. No more read and runs for me.

So, what do others think? Did you notice a difference? Did you like it? Would you rather not get the "first thought in my head" style comments I've been making?

callie_demeter 2008-02-03 04:21 (link)

I think the not reading and running is a valuable lesson. I often read at work, but will then comment anonymously on Blogger (signing off as "Helen at work"), rather than leave it and have to remember to go back to the post and try to recall what I wanted to say, when I get home. I didn't keep track of my comments, and have no idea if I succeeded in commenting daily, but I'm sure I either did, or came close - especially with all the 366 photoblogs I now read! Well done to you, for succeeding. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Nappies (Anonymous) 2008-02-03 07:19 (link)
	Hi! If this is the Danielle that commented on Meghan's blog about cloth nappies, I'd love a copy of the article you're writing. My email is Gemie_kay@hotmail.co.uk. TIA Gem (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cosmicavatar 2008-02-03 09:02 (link)
	I noticed more comments (not just on my blog, but in general. I liked it. Comments are good. (Reply to this) (Thread)

cassylee 2008-02-03 10:56 (link)

I like it. I wasn't as successful as you (that habit of thinking "I'm sure in an hour I'll have found the perfect words to express myself" & putting off replies forever is a hard one to break), but I'm going to try and do a better job of emulating you in February. Not a perfect job mind you, as I don't remember making any comments yesterday so I've already missed perfection. Anyhow, I think "first thought in your head" replies are grand [thumbs up]. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bally 2008-02-03 12:47 (link)
	I enjoyed getting comments from you, and seeing you comment more in general. I think commenting is a very worthwhile thing to be doing, and not everybody expects or wants fantastic insights or zingers all the time. So, yes, please keep it up, if possible! (Reply to this) (Thread)