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Fourteen Thousand Words

Tuesday, June 5, 2012


Almost four years ago, I started a blog and had no idea what I was going to get out of it. I wrote, but no one really read. Then, later, people did read, and there were times when I would question myself. Do people care? Is it appropriate for one to put so much of their life on the internet? Is it worth reading? Is this a waste of time, a hobby, or something much more?

But then you meet three girls who also blog and take pictures of everything and want something much, much more out of life. You meet them and keep in touch for six months and then it's June and you're all sitting on your back porch together, laughing until you cry, and suddenly you realize that these are some of your very best friends.

It is definitely something much more.

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? Here are fourteen.

Jenna, Whitney, me, and Melissa















I have to really thank my mom and dad from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to invite into their home three people who, six months ago, were strangers; for keeping us full of delicious food and margaritas and wine; for gassing up the boat and taking us for a spin; and for generally being the thoroughly generous people whom I love so much.

And then there's my brother, who made creme brulee from scratch and drove us around and catered to our every whim. You are a wonderful brother and I love you, Sean. 

My heart feels so full and I am now not just missing a tall man in China, but three girls miles north of me, as well.

22 comments:

  1. What a lovely way to spend a weekend! It's amazing and wonderful how the blogging community brings people together.

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  2. I love that last little paragraph. Glad you girls had a good time :) who would have known where blogging would take us all and the friendships thAt would be formed :)

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  3. Adorable pictures. What a fun weekend! Those margarita's look scrumptious.
    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  4. So fun that y'all were able to get together! I attended my first ever blogger meetup this weekend and it really is amazing how blogging is so much more than a hobby but it's really this amazing community full of incredible people. Glad you had a great weekend! :)

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  5. Ahhh looks like you had a great weekend! How amazing of your parents to be so supportive.

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  6. I love all of these photos and all of your words. It's so depressing to think just yesterday I was there... we were all there. See you as soon as possible, and tell your family I miss them

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  7. I'm yet to have my first blogger meet up and i want to so badly. Too bad most of the bloggers i really love are American and im all the way here in lil Australia!
    And how wonderful that your parents were so welcoming!
    :)
    xx

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  8. This is so sweet and now I've been introduced to three other bloggers who sound amazing! How wonderful of your parents!

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  9. YAY! this is why blogging is magical - you can't understand it till you jump in, but it's so there.

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  10. well dammit if that didn't just nearly bring a tear to my eye.

    but yes, this is 100% going to be a tradition. it was the very best weekend that anyone could ever have! thanks to the whole flynn family!!

    CupcakesOMG!

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  11. Sounds like a party I would have loved to attend :-) Great photos, and thank you for sharing them on your blog, past and present!

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  12. You guys are so adorable! I didn't know the whole story about your friendship via blogging until just now. Love it.

    It was so incredibly wonderful to meet you!

    Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  13. Oh, so fun. Looks like y'all had a wonderful time.

    It was so great meeting you on sunday love! Have a great rest of your week!

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  14. This is so sweet! I can't wait to have blogger friends, I love the idea of being friends with ladies who have the same interests as I do.

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  15. how very sweet! I hope that I too can develop such strong friendships through blogging.

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  16. Loooove this and love blog friendships, they are just the best.

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  17. I'm in the stage you mentioned at the start, I'm writing and not too sure why. Is there anyone out there who cares, do people read my musings, is all this time I put in worth it. But slowly things are picking up, I'm involved in my first blog hop, someone who I look up to in the blogging world has asked me to supply their giveaway, I am however yet to meet any blogger friends. I'm hoping there will be a Melbourne get together soon... Thanks for lifting my spirits.

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  18. Megan,
    I enjoy your blog. In fact you are an inspiration to me to keep on blogging even when no one seems to read or comment on my 'musings'. You have done a remarkable job generating a following and doing it with such style! Good job!

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  19. I love this. So much fun. I know what you mean about meeting other bloggers - it's been awesome to get to know that there are other people out there like me. That's awesome that you entire family helped execute your weekend. Not to mention a brother who makes creme brulees...

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  20. it's worth all of it. i know the thoughts you have, i used to blog only for my friends for a long time but then i started sharing my posts as well on other blogs and i'm really happy if somebody reads. then there are days where i wonder if people should even know all about myself and if they WANT to know. but then i get a nice email or a comment or a friend tells me they like what i write and then i think, yes, i should really go on and i should even do more.
    thanks for sharing your experiences, i really like your blog! and i'm glad you've found some nice friends in the blogosphere!

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  21. So nice, I read it twice. Long time reader, first time comment! Giggle, giggle!

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