I'm Cheating On My Blog

I've been in a relationship with this blog for over 9 months.  I love my blog.  It's always there for me.  I've met soooo many great people by taking it to (linky) parties with me and socializing on facebook and twitter.

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For the last few months, I've been restless and looking for something....different.  I tried hosting a linky party on my blog but I didn't really like it...something was missing.  I decided to join with some other bloggers to form a group linky party called the All Star Block Party.  I love it because I get to work with other bloggers every week.   That's what was missing.  It was a great decision and I LOVE the relationships that I have formed with the other hosts.  We're like family.  And again, I have met some wonderful people through this party.

But, again, the restlessness set in.  My next decision was to form another group of bloggers to host a blog hop with.  I LOVE blog hops!  They're one of the best ways to meet people.  Since I have been so hooked on social media lately, I decided to have a Google+ blog hop.  The hop is scheduled for August 4th and I'm really looking forward to it.

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I've also tried some new things this summer....giveaways and sponsorship.  But it just isn't for me.  I want to interact with other bloggers more and help them grow their blogs.  That is what fulfills me the most.  I guess it's the "caregiver" in me.  That's my job and I love it.

Earlier this week, as I was struggling to define my "role" in blogland, I was offered the opportunity to assist someone else with their website and blog.  That site is called LinkyHere and is the brainchild of Aimee of byAimee.com.  She is a web and graphics designer (and WordPress genius!) that saw a need for a "one stop shop" directory of linky parties.  A place where a blogger can go to find a linky party to share their project on and a place where a linky party host can list their party to make it easier for bloggers to find them.  Her ultimate goal for this site is for it to become a place where bloggers can share and communicate with each other.  I love that!

Aimee has become so successful with her design business that she needed help with the LinkyHere site.  That's where I come in.  When I heard about the great site she had built and it's purpose, I wanted to be a part of it.  It encompasses everything that I love doing....organizing and bringing bloggers together, promoting linky parties and helping blogs grow.

So I'm cheating on my blog with LinkyHere.  But I will still be here crafting my little heart out and hosting my favorite linky party with my bloggy family.  I want to continue to build this blog (for me) and build up LinkyHere for you.  So, if you host a linky party or blog hop, I'd love to help it (and your blog) grow.  My favorite part of blogging is the community.  You guys make me happy :)