Ten Questions with Kelly of The World Through My Eyes

1. Describe your blog in five sentences or less.
My blog is like an on-line magazine about my life. I include things that interest and inspire me. I post about everything from parenting to photography. I attempt to make the daily necessities of life interesting and exciting.

2. Link us to one post from your blog that best defines who you are.
Thirty Four

3. What sets you apart from other bloggers?
I think that I put out positive posts. Not that everything is all roses and sunshine on my blog, but I think sometimes there is so much negativity and complaining about everything in the blogosphere. I just try to find something interesting or beautiful in my everyday life.

4. When and how did you first discover blogging?
I was looking for a way to keep in touch with family and friends who are too distant to see on a regular basis.

5. What is your biggest pet peeve related to blogging or the internet?
I get annoyed by clones. I don’t like when someone else is so obviously trying to mimic or duplicate what another person is doing. I like unique blogs and websites that have their own vibe.

6. Name one plugin, blogging widget, or service that you can’t live without.
Well, aside from the spam filter. I love my site meter. It’s interesting to get a feel for how long people look at certain posts, and how they found my blog.

7. If you could choose anyone, living or dead to write a guest post for your blog, who would it be and why?
I wouldn’t let anyone guest blog for me. It’s all about my perception of the world. It would change the voice.

8. How has blogging made you a better person?
I think it makes me more aware of my surroundings. It makes me look around to find what is interesting or beautiful in a given situation.

9. What are your tips for becoming a better blogger?
Use adjectives. Don’t just state the facts. Paint a verbal picture. Blog about more than just events. hat are the feelings, or thoughts associated with the events.

10. Name one great blog that you read on a regular basis. What makes it unique?
C Jane Enjoy It - She’s all about over thinking every situation,and I find her viewpoint delightful. She’s funny, and smart, and her posts make me feel like I experienced something right along with her.

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