Saturday, October 3, 2009

2009 Blotanical Awards, and a bit of Rambling

At first, I was feeling a bit shy about thanking folks for my blotanical award, and waiting to receive some official badge or something. Also, I needed to find the words to my thoughts about this. When I first started blogging, I noticed people had awards on their sidebars. Shortly after that, I found out that people made them up, and tagged others, who then had to write some things about themselves, and then give the award to a number of others.



I am the kind of person who is very friendly to everyone and appears to be very extraverted, but it takes me awhile to feel comfortable with people on a deeper level. In fact, years ago, when I took the Myers-Briggs test, I came up with almost even numbers in the extravert and introvert categories. When I started blogging, I didn't know many bloggers yet, and didn't want to have to find other people to give awards to and expect them to do anything. I thought they might think I was too forward or imposing on them. Also, I was afraid no one would give me an award. Actually, early on, a person who made crafts and sold them on her blog, and didn't have a garden blog gave me some kind of tagging award thing that I was kind of embarrassed about. So, I ignored it and decided to put a note on my sidebar saying I don't accept tags or awards by individual bloggers. (Added 10/4/09: I really have nothing against these things, except I just don't feel comfortable participating, especially when I had just started blogging, and hadn't gotten to know the person first. Then, how could I accept one from someone else later without hurting her feelings?)

Now, the reason I added the part about individual bloggers is because I found blotanical shortly after becoming a blogger and saw that they had awards based on different categories, and you didn't have to do anything other than be in blotanical and have a garden blog to receive one. I don't think I knew about the voting process, but now I understand it, and feel pleased that I was one of the blogs involved.

After seeing what some of the other winning blotanists were doing, I realized that the badge I had put up for the blotanical voting, is the award badge.


So, I will open up and officially thank those who voted for A Corner Garden, giving it 1st place in "Best Nebraska Blog" (of the 4 from Nebraska), and 3rd place in "Best Urban Gardening Blog." I also want to thank all those who I have become blogging friends and acquaintances with, and those who leave such nice comments on my posts and help me when I ask for information. That is what is what makes me glad to be a "blotonist". I realize that just because I have made enough contacts and become known enough to have received the votes I got, that doesn't necessarily mean the quality of my blog is better than many out there who are either not part of blotanical or not as active in it. Still, I am pleased to have those votes. I have already done a post about blotanical, but I can't end this one without thanking Stuart again for all the time and efforts he puts into making blotanical a fun meeting place for garden bloggers all over the world. Thanks, Stuart!

To see the 2009 awards results, click here. (This link didn't go right to the awards page after all. From there, you have to sign in, then go to the Blog Directory tab on the left side, then the link is provided in the top middle of that page. It looks like you can't go as a visitor if you aren't a member of blotanical. It's easy to join from there if you are interested.)


A Corner Garden
"Best Nebraska Blog"
3rd Place in "Best Urban Gardening Blog"

Others in the Urban Blog Category:



23 comments:

  1. I feel so lucky to be the first one to congratulate you.

    Congratulations Best Nebraska Blog and Best Urban Gardening Blog (3rd place)!

    No dancing. Your knee is still healing. ;-)

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  2. Congratulations Sue! You were one of the first friends I made when I started blogging. I love seeing what you're up to and always enjoy your posts!

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  3. Well said Sue and congratulations on your blog! I also enjoy your blog, so keep on posting!

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  4. Oh Sue, you're such a nice blog-friend that I think everyone who comes to your blog has been voting for you.
    Congratulations, my friend, for just being you! Oh and for all those other lovely award-winning reasons too :)

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  5. Sue girl your blog is looking wonderful ! .. it is amazing to see how we have progressed since first joining Blotanical isn't it ?
    Hope your knee is feeling better : )
    Joy

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  6. Hi Sue, first off, a big congrats on your win! Well done! Blotanical is such a great resource for those who love gardening and like to meet other bloggers. The voting and awards, etc. are a fine way to honor and get to know even more of them. From what I have seen, and from meeting people for real at Austin and Chicago, most of the bloggers are quite shy and introverted, loving the freedom of expression that blogging offers. These are the most friendly, supportive people on the planet. And they love gardening! It is simply the best. :-)
    Frances

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  7. Congratulations Sue!


    I am an introvert (ISTJ on the Meyers-Briggs) so I understand the shyness thing. Blogging probably adds to my tendency to be a recluse, staying home and not going out into the world of people!

    Cameron

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  8. Sue,
    I guess you figured out the badge thing :) That was a sweet thank you... and I want to Congratulate you again. And now I understand you a bit more and why your blog had that award thing awhile back. Love the new color, looks fab.
    Rosey

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  9. A very BIG CONGRATS on your blog award! I agree, these awards are different than the ones usually circulated. But it's always nice to be recognized by whomever:) Great job!

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  10. Hi Sue, I felt the same as you do! It was awkward to write a post on it, but I felt a 'thank you' was necessary. I'm an INTP on the MB so I can relate! I have become more outgoing as I've gotten older, though. Anyway--you deserve the honor of the awards--you are most worthy of them! Congratulations for maintainingsuch a nice blog:) Your garden is amazing and your photos are always great to view! Jan

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  11. Congratulations an jubilation for your award.
    You've a fine dog too.

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  12. Congratulations and well done you.
    It is always nice to know that you are appreciated by others.....and it does give one such a lift......

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  13. Congratulations for the award... ~bangchik

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  14. Well said, Sue, you are very gracious. I am new to Blotanical so did not participate in any of the voting. However, I found your blog way before I joined Blotanical and feel we are old friends. You always leave such encouraging comments on my blog. Congratulations ... well deserved.

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  15. Sue, congratulations! As others have said, many of us are introverts but blogging connects us in ways we never dreamed of. The nice thing about the Blotanical awards, at least from my experience, is that it forced me to go out and look at a lot of new-to-me blogs from the finalists, in order for me to place an informed vote. Which is how I found your blog in the first place! So in all, a well deserved award for you.

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  16. Hi Sue~~ I think everyone is a winner. Your corner garden is looking so lush and full. [Banner photo.]

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  17. I'm glad I joined Blotanical in time to vote.

    I watched your garden grow and your blog evolve. You've done a good job.

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  18. I bet every flower in your garden is smiling sandy

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  19. Sue, Your blog is a joy to visit~~and very deserving of Best Nebraska blog! Congratulations! As an aside: Introverts love connecting to people...we just aren't always comfortable with the spotlight on us!
    gail

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  20. Congratulations!! I have so enjoyed my summer in your garden, and will continue to do so :)

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  21. Congratulations!! I have so enjoyed my summer in your garden, and will continue to do so :)

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  22. Nice post, Sue! It's wonderful that we 'meet' new friends this way...I have soo much more in common and like you a whole bunch more than my very next door neighbor...who does NOT garden or is ever outside to chat with!

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