Friday Wrap-Up

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First things first (I've always hated that phrase. What are we going to do? Talk about second things first??), I want to thank all of you who stopped by yesterday and left such wonderful comments. I told someone earlier in the week that I was going to do something different - I was going to try sensual. I really didn't think I had a snowball's chance in hell of making it happen. Showing tits is one thing - but showing emotion? Especially vulnerability? And in a photo? I just didn't know if I could do it - if I wanted to do it. I'm glad that I did!

A special thanks to Vixen who actually selected my HNT for her Friday Favorites. Her blog is a special place to land on Friday Mornings. Y'all should stop by - really - and not just on Friday's!

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What is it with some bloggers and their stat counters? I got an IM from a blogger yesterday who had noticed I hadn't been on their blog for a few weeks (the blogger had been monitoring the visitor information). First, I know most of the blogs I read aren't commercial ventures - why the infatuation preoccupation with the stat counter? And this blogger isn't the only one who seems to share this obsession. Yes, I have looked at the details of visitors to my blog when there were issues with certain commentors, and I do peek to see the number of hits I have to the blog, but the details? Sure, I enjoy the posts that list odd search terms that led people to the blog, or strange visitor IP addresses, but c'mon, tracking people down just for the sake of being nosey? Maybe I'm missing something ...

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I've got a "date" with a blogger tonight! This is exciting on several fronts. First, I am always thrilled to have the opportunity to meet someone I've read and heard much about. This blogger is in town for a convention and we've made plans for dinner and a show.

As much as I am looking forward to the "date," this is also a huge test on my social anxieties. Not only am I meeting a "stranger," *gasp* but I'm driving into Chicago, having dinner in an unfamiliar restaurant, and attending an interactive show. Even more impressive? I told (not asked) husband exactly what I am doing, and ignored his belittling protests concerns.

I hope to have pictures - maybe even a vlog - to share with all of you tomorrow!

Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

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