Okay, here's the deal.
I know way more people are reading this blog than are making comments. I want to know who you are! Then I can go to your blog and make a comment to you. And all will be right in the world.
I will even make it really easy for you. Just answer my one question. But it is a really important one.
There are days, weeks even, where no one comes to my home. I don't get people that just "stop by to say hi" hardly ever. Mainly it is only people from the church for their various "churchy duties".
I want to know if I am the only one like that. (I will decide which avenue of therapy I should choose from your answers - no pressure). So here is your question that you MUST answer...
How many visitors do you get in your home on the average week?
~Now that I read back on this, that may not be the best question to ask, since I sound rather pathetic, boring and dull. SO if you DO know me, besides answering my question, make a comment about how amazingly amazing I really am.
Thanks!
Maybe I could even get up to 20 comments. I will be using all the powers of The Secret for this one.
---UPDATE: The Secret works! 24 comments not including my own! And a whole slew of new people (friends)!!
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- sue-donym
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39 comments:
I would say we get between three and five hundred visitors during any given week. They are all under the age of ten. Just the other day Superstar said, "I'm going to her house," and pointed to a girl I had never seen before in my life, so I said to the girl, "And who are you?" "I'm Allie!" or whatever. Apparently I'm not the boss around here right now.
By the way, we went to your house last night on our walk and knocked on the door but you weren't there. But I'm going to call you in a bit...so...not sure why I'm still typing...
um, I would say between 3 and 5, and those are mostly from my mom and people from church (whom I avoid).
when the doorbell rings I tend to hide. I don't like visitors typically unless they've been invited or we're long lost bff, or unless they've brought treats. I like those kind of visitors.
Sister Friend.
If I had known you didn't mind having friends just stop by....I'd have done it a long time ago!!
We live off the paved road-with a "scary" bridge to cross, so not even my grandmother will come visit!
I think you are BEYOND AWESOME, if that's at all possible!!
Does my comment count since I'm a regular?
ps. I sick the dog on church people.
Well, other than kids, probably none. But that's because most of them ran screaming from the house the LAST time they visited.
Come to think of it, T and I stopped by to visit you for no reason at all. Was it reciprocated? Hmmm, let me think. No! But I do get to talk to you over the fence every once in a blue moon, so I guess that counts.
I can go a whole week or more without visitors. It makes me so happy. I usually go out... and it's easier ... I don't have to stress about my house always being tidy.
I like unannounced visitors bearing gifts when they're good friends or good family. I don't like unannounced church and weirdos. I may have to get a dog to be like b.
I make the girls keep quiet if any unwanteds come to call...
And... you are awesomely awesome.
Should I be counting the people who drop by for letterpress? or birds? We get lots of both. Others? Not so many.
You are so amazingly amazing, truly, that you deserve your own parade, your own pageant (where you, naturally, are crowned the winner), and your own piece of city asphalt: Sue-donym Avenue. In fact, I think you should run for president. I'd vote for you.
P.S. Clarification: Birds drop by all the time. People are not dropping by my house for birds. Cats do, but Rob regularly stings their kitty butts with pellets from a lightly-pumped BB gun and most of them aren't repeat offenders.
(This P.S. brings you one comment closer to 20.)
P.P.S. (And Comment #8) I don't get many comments on any of my blogs either, but I shamelessly continue to thrust myself upon the Blogosphere. Don't jump ship.
remember that one time i nominated you for that one award? i meant every word! you make me so happy! and i'm glad i get to see you tomorrow morning.
visitors? yes. usually lots. sometimes i have to put a sign on the door that says "ashram lockdown until tuesday night". people read the sign and think i'm blissing out while meditating cross-legged (but really i just need some time to myself...to do the dishes uninterrupted.)
xo!
quel
You're still awesome, but I love that geo's hubby "stings" cats. I am not a fan of cats. But I'm a fan of you.
~j - good to see you today. And I didn't include the steady stream of tween girls coming through my door. I have actually started buying groceries according to their taste. Insanity.
Kalli - I too tend to hide. And I would totally bring you treats.
Sorry, I've gotten into the habit of using Reader for most of my blogging.
We don't usually get visitors to our place, beyond the little people. I don't mind that, I like to go see people rather than have them drop in on me. However, there are nights when I wish people would stop by (I'm always up for late night nosh and convos.)
b- of course you count! And you are welcome over anytime. I would come over but the scary bridge has me fearful. Along with the assorted animal creatures you get at the ranch.
Diane - I guess I feel like I reciprocate everytime I look in my backyard. I am trying not to, but with the tree gone, well...
Let's BBQ soon. Your back deck!
Queen - Right back at you. And nothing is more frustrating than having your kids answer the door when you are trying to hide.
Geo - you make me blush. And I was totally going to come by for some "birds". Does Rob want to borrow our blow gun?
Gritty - I am looking forward to seeing you too! And whenever I am down, I re-read what you wrote for that award nomination.
I think I need to move to your neck of the woods. A true sense of community is there.
b - cats are the enemy.
Az- come see me anytime. (But not after 9 p.m. because I turn into a witch) okay - witchiER.
come.over.
we'll watch E!
Do my kids friends and people trying to sell me something count? Because if they do I am very VERY popular.
If you mean people coming over to actually see me then the number is maybe one a week. We moved in to a new (very non friendly) neighborhood in February, and we still know no one.
I miss seeing YOU!
I don't go anywhere because it's too hard. I get so frustrated when I want to visit and I can't find a babysitter and , and. . . that's why I read blogs!
I'm not sure how many visitors I get. What day is it?
i used to get lots of visitors... then I moved. Now? not so much.
Wont someone visit me?? I make a wicked salsa!
Your blog is great.
There are days when I wish I could drop by and visit myself at home because then it would mean I would actually be home. I have no idea how many people (I'm guessing none) drop by to visit me because I am usually not there to visit them and they never seem to leave a calling card.
I would, however, love to drop by and visit you. In between my comings and goings at the ball park. I just realized I'm not exactly sure where you live (well, I know where, just not which house is yours).
Why would a question like that cause me to delurk? I guess because I think I remember reading one time that you're a fellow T-bird, so you must be pretty cool! (And maybe you're my long lost bff I used to hang out with in the commons. But probably not. I have no idea who you are, but I like your blog!)
Um, like five? Now that it's summer, maybe three? I ought to go meet my neighbors...
I usually get at least 2 a day coming by, so I guess about 14 a week. Of course, I live in an apartment, so it's a lot easier to just drop by and ask for a cup of sugar or help moving a couch. Of course, I'm notorious for just dropping by on people and inviting myself into their homes just because I'm bored. Most of the time they're not home, though (I'm looking in your direction, GEO!).
Hey, you're awesome! Any friend of GEO, B, COMPULSIVE WRITER and all the rest of the blogging greats has to be, right?
Besides the little neighbor boy who rings my doorbell like 20 million times a day to ask (in a VERY annoying voice), "T-- play?" Even when the answer is "no," he'll come back several more times. Hey, kid--the answer hasn't changed. Nor will it change the more you ring my bell or knock/kick my door. In fact, you're guaranteeing that the answer will stay "no" for days. Weeks, even.
So besides Jake, I might get one or two people in a month. Doesn't that average to zero per week?
I actually love it when people stop by unannounced, as long as I'm not on my way out the door. But I feel too weird to stop by unannounced at other people's houses, even when they are close friends. I mean, who wants me and my chillinz to invade their space in the middle of the day?
We just have the usual annoying neighbor kids. Occasionally we get the ward members but that's about it. Oh, also my father-in-law will drop by at the most inconvenient times.
I think you are VERY awesome and if we move back to Highland I will find out where you live and randomly drop by.
Here in LV, we NEVER have visitors, but that may be because I keep the courtyard gate locked. In Highland it was constant -neighbors, kids, friends. No locked courtyard either.
Here is where I start to feel very unpopular. I'd say 1? Maybe? We don't get many people dropping by for a visit.
Since Serenity's gotten sick, that number has come up a bit.
I admit I don't like unannounced visits. If you're coming, I want 24 hours notice to clean up my house.
(PS - you're awesome!)
Dear Sue,
I adore you. I aspire to be like you, and I think you are fabulous.
I had a guy from the bishopric drop off a transcription of Leo's blessing on June 2nd. Prior to that, I don't think anyone had come since around my birthday in mid-April. I guess I am a La-who-sar. But I don't care because my house is one big open space and I'd be mocked endlessly if people saw my entire collection of shoes. I'd much prefer the 'great shoes' comments of those who just don't see the massive conglomerate that is at the house. You might think I'm slightly neurotic based on my volume of shoes. Or maybe I am slightly neurotic not based on anything.
Anyway, love your guts!!!
Twisted
Welcome Monica! Thanks for commmenting. And don't feel too bad. Even with a "No Soliciting" sign, we still get them by the droves.
Lisa - I miss seeing you too! Every time I drive the Princess to her orthodontist appt. (1 block from your home) I think of stopping, but never do because I don't know how you feel about unexpected guests.
Hello Motherboard. I love Salsa!
Compulsive. You are wolcome anytime. My house is the one with orange pillows on the porch chairs. (The ones my husband HATES)
Trish - Hello fellow T-Bird. Thanks for stopping by.
Lois - I heard about you from Gritty Pretty. She said you were hilarious. And readoing your blog, YOU ARE.
Julie - ok, I'm coming over soon. I have to see that adorable baby in person.
Cari - I just realized yesterday you were blogging again, hurray!
sue - I am expecting a visit! Maybe we'll go swimming (wink)
adria - After reading your blog, YOU are THE most awesomly awesome!
tiffany - where do I begin? I wish we got together more. We could talk shoes for hours. I want to see them ALL! Love your guts too. And the rest of you.
Probably one and that's usually my cousin dropping off eggs. We do get the odd assortment of neighbor kids which I enjoy, but a little adult conversation is always nice.
I do have my mom and aunt help me with my son on a regular basis, so I'm not sure they count. When Ty was having school at home - we had about 10-12 visitors a week just for that.
So, I think by all the comments here - it's not just you. :)
First of all, you've been awesome in my book for years. Sometimes, when I want to look stylish and in-command, I ask myself, "What would Sue wear?" Truly.
Now, to answer the question: I get random visits from MY friends infrequently. (My kids' friends rule the unannounced visit, even at 10 pm.) Maybe once a week, maybe less. But since I work at home, I'm sure people never know when it will be inconvenient to drop by.
I used to do the unannounced visit a lot when my kids were younger. I needed to get out of the house, so I'd put the baby in the stroller and walk on over (I had three different friends I can remember doing this with). And then I'd overstay my welcome by hours. And then I'd do it again a couple days later. I know now I was a nuisance, but no one ever told me then. So I don't do it anymore, because I don't want to be selfish like that. But I love it when I catch my friends lounging outside, and we can leisurely chat.
Wow. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.
This may be the 2nd or 3rd time I've clicked over here since I love to stalk your awesome little group of Provo area bloggers; blogging in Arizona doesn't seem to have turned into nearly the craze that it has there! Anyway aside from the 15 piano students I teach weekly, the visitors are slim. But both of my sisters live within 10 minutes of me so they (or their kids) drop by from time to time. My goal is to have my house always in such a state that I wouldn't be afraid of drop-ins. Haven't quite gotten there yet. Very thought-provoking question :)
Mrs. Organic - Thank you for making me feel better.
Daredevil - You are too kind. Should I make you a bracelet that says WWSW?
Sara - That is my goal too. Some weeks I achieve it, some weeks - not so much.
I just found your blog from a list of blogs Google reader thinks I might like, and they were right!
I see that you have some other blogs on your list that I have just discovered. I had no idea there was this whole Mormon Mommy Blog community, as I don't have children, so I typically shun Mormon Mommies in my day to day life.
I look forward to making your acquaintance!
I am just catching up on your blog for the first time in months! I don't know how many visitors we get because I am never home, but if I was, I'm sure we would get MILLIONS! You probably don't really care how many visitors we actually get though, because I am unmarried and live in a culture where friends are king, so we really can't compare.
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