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You might ask yourself what this photograph has to do with ANYTHING but it's actually giving me life. In the wide range of personalities that fill the blogging community, I'd like to think of myself as that sassy little lady second from the left. |
I had many other post ideas for today (various topics include the impending glory that is Christmas and the fact that life is a beautiful thing and also how I'VE ACTUALLY BEEN PLOTTING MY NOVEL) but I just wanted to take a moment to post about how awesome all of you are.
ERIN TALKS ABOUT HER FEELINGS
It's challenging at times, being a blogger. Keeping a blog filled with content is no easy feat, what with classes, work, church, relationships, family, and all the other mundane moments of life that insist on interrupting the creative process (Facebook, I'm looking at you).
But it is such a beautiful thing to be able to, in essence, "do life" with y'all.
I don't know about you, but technology just blows my mind sometimes. It's crazy to think how blogging connects people all over the world. You may live states or countries away, but we all share a common bond through our writing, and we can speak truth into one another's lives as easily as if we were neighbors.
This year I've been so blessed to read of your poetry and passions and pain. I've learned so much about y'all's lives and struggles and hearts for the Lord, and it has been one of the most incredible, rewarding parts of my blogging journey.
To be a part of Burning Youth is incredible, and to read your honest comments and kind words and heartfelt posts just blows me away. To know that there are other young women out there who desire to follow their Father and create amazing things and change this world is beyond encouraging.
To be a part of Burning Youth is incredible, and to read your honest comments and kind words and heartfelt posts just blows me away. To know that there are other young women out there who desire to follow their Father and create amazing things and change this world is beyond encouraging.
So don't think for a second that you are without impact in this world: No, you are bright, and a beacon of light in an otherwise shadowy place.
The things you all write and create constantly and consistently inspire, motivate, and uplift me in my daily "offline" life. Y'all are heroes. You are the brave ones. You all are so strong, loved, and beautiful.
GAH.
All sappiness aside, I wanted to give you guys a big hug through my words today. To think that even a single wonderful human being would take the time to read this little oddball blog of mine means the world. Goodness.
Keep creating. Keep burning bright.
+ Now that I've sufficiently poured my heart out, we can talk about Christmas. CHRISTMAS IS COMING, GUYS. Have you bought an ugly sweater yet? Have a favorite Christmas song? Anyone else eating all the cupcakes? ♥
Blogging is the most amazing thing and I'm so happy to be on this blogging journey with you. <3 *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteI still need to buy an ugly sweater! I love Mary, Did You Know. And I haven't gone cupcake crazy, but tomorrow we're baking ten million cookies and I cannot wait.
Aw, you're the best! :D I hope your Christmas is full of glorious songs and delicious cookies and all the laughter! :)
DeleteYou're so sweet! Sending a big hug back - it's always enjoyable and encouraging reading your blog. :) Keep up the superb work! xx
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks! So are you! Your comments mean so much! Have a great Christmas and keep on bloggin'. :) <3
DeleteAww, this was actually so perfect for me to read right now because when I look at all these super cool blogs, I feel a little less than. But hey "Comparison is the thief of joy."
ReplyDeleteAnd YAAAS, Christmas is getting so close. Like, what even? When did that happen? But seriously, I am so excited. I still have two gifts (out of fifteen) that I need to get, BUT THAT'S OKAY!
We had our first snow yesterday, and I was so happy. I was twirling out on our deck, staring up at the sky as the snowflakes fell around me.
Oh, I totally feel you. Comparison IS the thief of joy. I was just thinking that today. I don't know why we compare ourselves when we're each made to glorify God in TOTALLY different ways.
DeleteSo jealous that you get to experience the glory that is snow! It sounds so magical!!
*cries and weeps for ten years*
ReplyDeletethis was so beautiful, erin. blogging is really so amazing...it's crazy. but i'm so grateful for it because i've gotten to know so many other talented souls and amazing people. wow.
AND CHRISTMAS!!!! I am so so excited wow. CUPCAKES YES EAT ALL THE CUPCAKES. (i saw this idea for a christmas tree made out of cupcakes!? it was GENIUS.)
Aw, thank you! It is the most amazing thing. I am always so inspired by the minds and the hearts of all those in this super creative and encouraging blogging community....and a Christmas tree made of cupcakes sounds AMAZING. I swear I could eat 20, I love them so much!
DeleteAw this is so sweet! Thank you for the encouragement. My favorite Christmas song is Carol of the Bells. ^ ^ Merry Christmas!
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No problem, chica! Carol of the Bells is a solid classic! I love it. Have you heard the Everfound version? It's pretty good!
Delete*hugs you right back*
ReplyDeletethis post was so cute and lovely and pure. Ive been so blessed by you in my life as well. the internet can be a pretty awesome place sometimes. Im glad I was able to stumble upon your little place in it :)
Thank you so much! To me it is just unfathomably amazing how the Internet can bring together so many different types of people to talk about similar struggles and triumphs...it's baffling. Same to you! Love your heart and your blog!
DeleteI give a hug to you to, darling! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope you are well! :)
DeleteThis was such a cute post. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :D <3
DeleteYOU ARE A WILDLY AWESOME HUMAN BEING. Thanks for this post... and I love that sassy lady on the left!
ReplyDeleteI do have an ugly sweater... it's been living in my car all month, though! Really need to pull it out and actually put it on...hmmm
GAH so are you! And right? I want to meet her. Where is she now? What was she like? SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
DeleteHaha mine is still in my car, actually, after bringing it to a Christmas party but not wearing it...it's too warm where I live. Maybe the new trend will be to wear it ironically in January? Fingers crossed!
Erin, I was just thinking today how unique and wonderful the blogging community is! No one else really gets it. When I try to tell others about blogging, they think it's like an online diary or something.
ReplyDeleteYou've made blogging such a joy! You encourage me in a real, friendship kind of way. I'm seriously plotting a meet up with blogger peeps, but that might just be a dream...
Have a beautiful Christmas full of receive Christ! Eat cookies and look at the lights a little longer than you thought that you would.
As for me, I'll probably bake too many cookies, craft like Rapunzel from Tangled (more on that soon :) ), sing carols, and love life a little bit more. Love Jesus a little bit more.
Gah, this post gives me the feels.
I swore I commented on this, but when I clicked on this post today ALL MY REPLIES WERE GONE! What is this nightmare!
DeleteIt is such an amazing thing. Until I was a part of it, I didn't think it could be possible to have "Internet friends" or to care so much about people I've never met. It's amazing!
OH MY WORD a blogger meet up would be amazing...but there is always heaven! Which is unfathomably wonderful!! :D Thank you for your constant encouragement and your perseverance! It's so inspiring! :)
I had the best Christmas, definitely full of cookies and lights; I hope yours was wonderful as well!
You are the bomb dot com!
so much yes to all of this I have been so unbelievable blessed by y'all's words. YOU AMAZE ME. <3
ReplyDeleteI could hug this comment! You are seriously such an amazing writer; the way you see the world is incredible. :) I love this blogging community so much!
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