Life's Lessons: The What I've Learned from Blogging Edition

I'm linking up with two of my favorite bloggers Rach and Sara for another edition of Life's Lessons.

I started this blog in 2009, but didn't really start blogging regularly till the beginning of this year, after I got back from maternity leave with Maggie.  I did it on the urging and support of a good friend (who you will meet next month!) and I am so glad I did.

1.  People like me.  I got more volunteers for guest bloggers than I needed, and I love them all so I am having guest bloggers when I don't need them!  I love you all (you know who you are)!

2.  It is amazing how people I've never met can put my thoughts and feelings into words in ways I can't describe. 

3.  It is amazing how I can do the same thing for other people.

4.  I wish all of my bloggy friends lived here, so we could all have play dates or girls nights or whatever.  I love my girlfriends, but it would be nice to have MORE girlfriends so chill with on a Friday night during bowling season.

5.  Have I mentioned how much I hate bowling?

6.  Your true bloggy friends, even if they don't agree with something you are doing, will never put you down for it.  They might suggest an alternative, they may tell you it's not what they would do, but they'll still love you and read your blog and tell you you're fantastic.

7.  The best thing about my blog?  Not telling anyone in real life about my blog.  It allows me to write freely.

8.  I've gained so much from blogging.

9.  I've made friends -- good friends.  People I'd ask for advice from.

10.  I've learned new tricks.

11.  I've laughed.  And laughed.

12.  I've cried.  And cried.

13.  I gained a whole new support system -- and when the unvierse shits on you, there's no such thing as too many support systems.