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Friday, August 26, 2011

I'll Admit It, Tears Fell

I'd like to introduce you to some new bling that will be gracing my sidebar...
Syndicated on BlogHer.com
Did it just get blurry?  I guess that was just me and those pesky tears of happiness again.

I've written about having a hard time accepting compliments about my writing, about shrugging off words of encouragment and comparing myself to other writers.

I've written about my goals of breaking into the freelance market, of calling myself published, of taking the quotation marks away from "writer".

So when I read an e-mail saying BlogHer wanted to syndicate Slow Down, I cried a little.  I have read that e-mail more times than I should admit.

I am so very honored to be part of the amazing group of women whose words have graced the pages of BlogHer.

If you could, I would be forever grateful if you could skip on over and drop me a sparkle or a comment.

If you're new here, visiting from BlogHer, please grab a cup of coffee and stay for a bit.  You might enjoy reading what my three year old has taught me, what I think about my flip-flops, and why it's ok (sometimes) that my kids are sporadic sleepers.
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45 comments:

  1. AbbyAugust 26, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Wow! Not only would I read that email over and over again, I would print it out, frame it and hang in by my computer ;)

    Great job!

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  2. KpicciniAugust 26, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I am beyond happy for you....I am so proud for and of you. Your words, esp in this piece were so vivid, true and powerful. This is a first step to BIG things sweetie.

    CONGRATULATIONS my amazing friend.
    Xo

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  3. VinobabyAugust 26, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    It IS an amazing feeling -- pride, validation, a little glimpse of success...Congrats to you!  I'll go check it out.

    Cheers!

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  4. jentos23August 26, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    You're so awesome, Angela! I remember reading it the first time. So dang proud of you...and yes, you ARE a writer, you always were, but a little validation is always nice :)

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  5. Taming InsanityAugust 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    A fantastic post, both times around. I'm glad their recognizing quality :)

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  6. MayAugust 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Way to go!  Just fantastic news.

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  7. LizAugust 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    OMG - congratulations!! Going to sparkle now!

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  8. JackieAugust 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Congratulations!! Going over now!

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  9. Working MommyAugust 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Congrats!!! Hopefully I will join the elite one day soon :)

    WM

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  10. Hopes@Staying Afloat!August 26, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Congratulations!  YOU and your writing are completely inspiring!! 

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  11. Mama Wants ThisAugust 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Congratulations!! I knew you could do it! Just the first step in a successful writing career.

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  12. CarriAugust 27, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    WOW! Congratulations!!!

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  13. FunnyorsnotAugust 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Thanks for reminding me to comment.  It was a great post (I read it from my phone), but I couldnt' log in for some reason on Blogher!

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  14. KimberlyAugust 27, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Congratulations! What a great post!

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  15. AspiringmamaAugust 27, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    congrats on the syndication! validation for your words is always the most amazing feeling.

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  16. NotJustAnotherJennAugust 28, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Wow, wow, wow!! So excited for you!!!

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  17. shellthingsAugust 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    congrats! off to sparkle! :)

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  18. missy bedellAugust 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Congrats to you!  I'm so happy for you.  Well done and an awesome post.  

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  19. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks Missy!  I'm glad you liked it :)

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  20. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks Shell!

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  21. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I am so excited, too!

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  22. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Thank you so much.  I wish I could say I write only for myself, but I guess that wouldn't be the complete truth!  The validation made my day :)

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  23. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  24. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Oh, thanks Poppy!  I appreciate it.

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  25. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you :)  I think I read the e-mail three times before I actually believed it!

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  26. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you :)  I hope that it is the first step and not the peak ;)

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  27. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Oh thank you!  Your kind words really made me smile.  Inspiring is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said about my writing!

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  28. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I submitted a ton before finally having something accepted :)

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  29. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thanks Jackie!

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  30. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thank you!!  It made me so happy!

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  31. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thanks so much :)  I was so glad when I found out :)

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  32. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks so much Kristin.  It really is one of my favorites.

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  33. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thank you, my fellow runner.  Though you are faster than me, so my fast probably wouldn't seem so quick to you LOL

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  34. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks for the cheers!  A little vino to celebrate, no?

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  35. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    You make me smile every single day!  A first step for both of us, I hope!  Yay for syndication :)

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  36. Kristin & MeganAugust 28, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    That is so wonderful and much deserved! Congrats!

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  37. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Sigh.  If I hung anything by my computer, one of my kids would probably pull it down and add some illustrations :)

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  38. Working MommyAugust 28, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    How does the process work exactly? I have been doing searches and don't really understand it quite yet.

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  39. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I sent you an e-mail :)  Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions about it!

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  40. Jenny FiedlerAugust 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Go you!!!!!!!!!!!  I tried to comment on your post there, but I don't have an account :(..... so it would not post.  Very nice work!

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  41. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Thank you!  I appreciate it so much. 

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  42. AngelaAugust 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Thanks Jenny!  Miss you xoxo

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  43. Rosenfried's RamblingsAugust 29, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Congrats!

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  44. ElaineAugust 29, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I'm SO HAPPY for you for this.  I mean SO HAPPY!!!! :D  Congrats girl! 

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  45. Kid-FreeLivingAugust 31, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Congrats! So sorry I'm late to comment - you stopped by my site and my spam bot ate your comment!

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