Why Do I Blog?

This has been the topic of discussion lately. It seems everywhere I turn, there is a post about someone raving or ranting about the world of blogging and how it seems to be a competition!

I hardly ever address these things because, lets just say, I try not to take anything personal. If I did my feelings would get hurt over and over again! Have you ever been on a bus and tried to get off and got pushed aside so someone else could make it through? Or in a grocery store and your reaching in the freezer to get that frozen pizza that looks oh so yummy but someone else is so impatient they have to shove their hand in front of you to save them 5 whole seconds. Blogging is kind of like that.

Some people are impatient, some people leave mean comments on someones blog, just to do it: to be MEAN! People slam each other and that drives me bonkers. Lately, I have been seeing more and more people leaving each other hateful comments out of jealousy and rage. Whatever happened to "treat someone the same way you want to be treated?" I do not like seeing people getting bullied. When I was in high school. I was the girl who would step in-between a bully and the person getting bullied to tell them to knock it off. Leave positive comments instead of mean ones. Leave smileys instead of frowns.

For example, I had one comment left last month about how I give such positive reviews. Of course when I clicked on their profile, it said profile not available. First off, I have the 100 page rule. If I don't like a book, I toss it aside for something else. Does it get a review? No, probably not. Why? Because how can I judge a book when I didn't even finish it? Maybe the ending was so great it made the whole book worthwhile. I read what I think I'll enjoy. There are too many books out there to read ones you don't think you'll like. Think about how many new books come out each year? I don't just read YA, I also read romances/paranormal. That is A LOT of books that look interesting to me!

The topic of ARCs. Do I get them? Yes. Do I get a lot of them? Not like some others. However I do get most of them sent for the arc site. Do they go under my bed and hide or do I share them? I share them! I run Around The World Tours! Most of the arcs I receive go up on that tour site for others to enjoy! I like sharing my arcs. Even the ones sent to me for personal review, I like to share via the tours or giveaways. If I've read it, its time for it to have a new home. Do I squeal like a pig when a pretty arc arrives? YES! Do I do a happy dance when I find a new book that has an ISBN? Yes! Do I buy books? OMG YES! Most of my money that is not spend on rent/food goes to books. I'm the girl who asks for giftcards to amazon for Christmas. I love books. And that is why I blog! I love to read.

My name is Cindy and I'm a bookaholic. Imagine that!! I like to go to a world where faeries and vampires exist. Where your dream guy can come alive and sweep you off your feet. (in my mind he looks like Chad Michael Murray or Wentworth Miller). Where anything is possible and gumdrops can fall from the sky. Do you get my point? I like going someplace where the grass is greener and the water taste like mint ice cream. Reading and blogging is fun. I love going to blogs to find more books to add to my future TBR pile.

When I was a kid, I wanted to become a writer. In 5th grade, I won the statewide young writers conference. When I became a teenager, I had a xanga. I used to write all my day to day activities on there, at the time I didn't even think about writing book reviews. I may not have became a professional writer so instead I became a blogger who writes my feelings about books. For everyone who blogs, we all have part writer in us. I write reviews because I love to write and read books. Some people have lost sight of this.

I've heard a lot of people saying blogging has become a popularity contest and cliques/bonds are already formed. To me, I don't really fit in anywhere. I'm just me. A lot of people refer to me as the girl who has the cupcake blog that looks so yummy. I even tempt myself to go eat cupcakes whenever I post! HAHA! I read a lot of blogs, I treat everyone the way they treat me. If you treat me with respect, I'll respect you back. If you badmouth me, it won't get a rise out of me but I also won't talk to you. I'm not a wimp, I'm the bigger person by letting it go. Just because you try to hurt my feelings, I won't hurt yours back. I'm not fake, I'm realistic. If you want to be my friend, lets be friends. If you have any questions you need help with, I'll try to help you (I'm not a genius so if you want to know how to bake that delicious pie your grandma makes I might not be able to help you). I hate that new bloggers feel left out. You shouldn't. There are a lot of us who will help you whenever you need it or if you just need an ear to listen to you. Yes, I've made a lot of online friends but one can never have too many friends.

My point is, I heart you all. Thank you for taking the time to actually read my blog. I always read each and every comment. If you want to chat on twitter or by email, feel free to follow/email me. You are all my inspiration. You are all what makes me want to do this. I feel privileged to be a part of the book blogging community.

Thank You All!!!!!! You Guys Rock!