In the immortal words of Vivian Ward I’ve committed a Big Mistake. Big. Huge.
Yep, I have just realized that I have unintentionally f**ked up big time here in the world of blogging. How did I stumble upon it? Tweaking my blog’s appearance this morning (something I’m not adept at so it’s taken me a good three hours). I’ve created a new category called “I get Around.” Cast your eyes to the top of this blurb. Can you see it up there? Excellent. Its job is to be the mothership for the posts I’ve written to thank other blogs for unbelievably delightfully featuring me in a post on their sites.
After frantic scrolls to find the post that acknowledged and thanked the first totally-unconnected-to-me-in-any-way (ie: not a pal, a loved one or fellow online student etc.) blog to ever do such a wonderful thing, I came up horrifyingly blank. It wasn’t there. That means I never wrote it! OH MY GAWD. Bad, bad Kelly.
What’s the problem? So what? Well in the blogging world this is just so not spot on. It’s the distant cousin equivalent of Julia Roberts accepting the Academy Award for playing Erin Brockovich yet not acknowledging Erin Brockovich in her acceptance speech. I’ve been given a jumbo, beautifully wrapped gift; a hugely potential leg up. A highly successful, well-respected blog is not only devoting space to me but they are unselfishly introducing me to their wealth of readers. People who’ve never heard of me before might like what they read and – oh joy of joy! – take the plunge and subscribe to my blog! They might even retweet it or pin it, or share it on FB, or tell their pals and so on and so on and so on.
Knowing that, I was so excited. I tweeted and facebooked the hell out of their post. BUT. I forgot to acknowledge them here.
Big Mistake. Big. Huge.
Ouch.
So, today I am choking out this abject apology to the wonders that are Lisa and Ashley over at the Dose of Reality. who ever so kindly featured my post about my travels to LA with my 91-year-old mom in their May 14 post entitled Straight Out of A Sitcom. Yes, the one where Mom revealed – mid-flight – that her doctor had forbidden her to travel …
Dose Girls Lisa and Ashley, you are my blogging heroes. I adore you. You’re insightful, witty, and beyond generous. I consider you to be dear blogging sisters (yes, those adoption papers are still in the mail). I am so sorry I neglected to write this earlier. I have no excuse. I am marching out right now to purchase one of your memory rings. I obviously need it.
Dear readers I’d appreciate it if you could make some time, better yet a lot of time, to check out the Dose of Reality. As mentioned in their September 5th post they are undergoing a couple of challenges. Pop in and give them some love and support. Tell ’em I sent ya. Thanks guys.
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Did you really quote Julia Roberts? That makes you Cinda-effin-rella.
You always hit just the right note!
Thank you! Cinder-effin-Ella just had her morning porridge bubble up all over the stove, down the side and on to the floor. Was she paying attention? Nope she was merrily absorbed in the words of others and their blogs. Really looking forward to scraping that pasty, glued on mess up! Cinderella more like …
So, first of all, as soon as we saw the title of this post, like Jennifer, we started quoting Pretty Woman!! You are the BEST ever!! Seriously, while no thanks was necessary, as we absolutely adore you and your fabulous mom, and it was truly our pleasure to share you with our readers, this post just made our whole lives!! Let’s just say that what you said about us might be printed out and laminated into wallet sized cards and taped to our family’s bathroom mirrors! Excuse us while we go dry our eyes and stop the Oprah ugly cry! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :)-The Dose Girls
So I’m forgiven? B L E S S You! I’ll alert Mom. She was horrorstruck at my lack of manners.
Oh, Kelly, this just makes you even more relatable and lovable! Lisa and Ashley are so cool (as evidenced by their comment above) that I’m sure they haven’t made that Voodoo doll of you and stuck pins it. 🙂 Don’t be too hard on yourself. I’m out there making mistakes, too! And groveling when needed.
Suddenly that upper neck pain that’s been nagging at me since May has vanished! In a blink! Hahaha! Thanks Katy. I am grateful to the Dose Girls for another thing too. They introduced me to you! Love that.
I’m not quite sure what you’re on about Kelly, but if bowings and scrapings were called for, you seem to have hit the right bucket. Think of all the times Rob Ford appologized…a.nd the people still love him…..I remember when my mother (yes, your gran) made me appologize to the Anglican Minister’s wife because I had put on a little make-up when I was 16. The startled lady opened her door, couldn’t understand what I was about and dismissed me with a “It’s quite ll right! Please don’t go on about it, Dorothy” (my name was Frankie) and closed the door. I have only worn a touch of lipstick ever since. Love your output anyway! Mum.
Oh Dorothy you make me smile. Thanks Mom. Hadn’t heard this vignette before. However I do recall that I could have been called Dot. Thank you for choosing the other option.
At least your offense isn’t years old. I think you are quite timely, in fact. 🙂 I can’t believe that Pretty Woman is already an oldie but goodie.
I know! Surely it was just released, what, some 10 years ago? Nope. 1990 I believe. Shocking.
Kelly fits if laughter again, and the comments just get better.
As I carefully stir my porridge I prepare to sit down and visit these amazing Dose girls and of course let them know I so proudly know and love you.
Bless you Karen. Thank you. Enjoy the porridge.
I love that line in Pretty Woman!!!
And, I’m so happy that The Dose Girls featured your post about your mom because that is how I found your blog!!!
And I in turn am delighted the Dose Girls led me to you!
It’s always nice to acknowledge the help other bloggers have given.
I agree Scott! And in a timely manner.
Oops! It happens. Good on ya for acknowledging your mistake. In some ways this is probably more meaningful than if you had just acknowledged them in the first place. 🙂
You know you might be right Trish! The timing might be better this way. However, I think four months is stretching it a bit. Ah well. They were very kind about it.
Great Blog and fun apology : ) Look forward to reading more of your blog!
Hi Christine. Thanks for popping by and leaving a comment. I do appreciate it.
Well, the way it works for me is if I’ve done it in my head, then it’s done. Unfortunately, that’s not always the best way. 🙂
Yes “if I’ve done it in my head, then it’s done.” Very heart of the problem Linda. I truly thought I had done it. Oops.
Thankfully most people are gracious when I apologize for a screw-up, and Lisa and Ashley are two of the most gracious ladies I know. Looks like all is forgiven!
They are extremely gracious. Thankfully!