You complete me.

In honor of this day of chocolates and arrows shot by fat flying babies and hearts made from red construction paper, I thought it would be an appropriate time to send you all a bit of love.

It's simply this: I really, really appreciate that you stop by, take the time to give M-Dashing a read, and leave your thoughts, stories, and comments! It's such a great motivator to grab my camera, explore my city (or my favorite websites), find new events and activities, and report them back. The fact that you're out there makes me feel like I'm not sending my thoughts out into some sort of Web-vacuum. Thanks so much for connecting with me and inspiring me to write even more.  (-:

Just a few particular shout-outs, in no particular order:

Michele - All the way from Belgium! Your comments always make me smile. And I may not be able to read everything on your own blog (je ne parle pas français) (got that from Google), but I can see your lovely family in gorgeous photos that always tell a good story.

Brooke - Now representing Canada and one of my biggest cheerleaders. I miss seeing your face on a regular basis, pretty lady.

Lydia, The Clueless Crafter - You were one of the first people to regularly comment on posts outside my immediate realm of friends, and it was SUCH a thrill for me! So glad to be getting to know you and your hilarious world. Looking forward to hanging with you at a future tweet-up.

Vicki, iwantthat - I get so excited when I see South Africa in the house...

Tess - You know the drill. How I'd love for you to be blogging, too, my soul sister in design love! You always, always crack me up.

Nichole, Little Brown Pen - Lovely Nichole. You were just the kick-in-the-pants I needed to start blogging. You've always been so supportive, and you work inspires me on a daily basis. Thank you, thank you!

Then there is my amazing-friends-before-the-blog commenting group. George's Mom. Courtney. The other Courtney. KHache. Leah. Allison. Anna. Zovig. Lauren Z. Beth. And, of course, my mom. Thank you all for everything, as always.

(And for those of you who are reading and may not be commenting, I appreciate you just as much! Thanks for being there and for coming along for the ride.)

I may be a little blog, but I've got big love for you all. Be mine?

Comments

[michele]

golly, i am blushing. happy valentine's day to you, right back at you with all the love. i get a bit homesick here and your blog really helps me through. you rock.

[Anna]

Who could resist stopping by this fab little place??? Flowers are looking great, esp. in that sweet, wee bud vase! Love!

[Sarah]

I really like your blog layout - very pretty and great post to your 'admirers' - I will check in regularly!! See you in the BYW class!!

[Sarah]

PS: I'm your "Cosby Show" pal...we're on season 4 now!

[Lydia, Clueless Crafter]

Dearest Amy! Your eye wraps around ideas that have escaped me. I have been on a vigorous search for a lens to make days fuller, the heart bigger. That's the Valentine's gift you've given to me! Not to mention, you're uber anal retentive and I can go for a girl like that. I keep all my ducks in a row, well at least visually. We all know what goes on up in the ol cranium.

I'm drinking wine, eating chocolate, and diving into the most fatty crab cakes. If I sound like a big dummy, it's because I am - right now.

When can we meet again?

[mandie]

I love that photo! What a beautiful flower! :) Hope you had a beautiful day!

[Piper]

Just came across your blog from BYW class - definitely will be back, love what you're doing. And this is so sweet of a shout out to your readers :)!

[Susan]

You made my day!
Love you.
Mom

[mdashing]

Michele, I am so glad to hear that. Thanks for always stopping by!

[mdashing]

Bud vases! Thanks for treating me. (-:

[mdashing]

Hey fellow Huxtable lover! Thanks for your note...

[mdashing]

Lydia, all that poetry, just in one comment--this is why I heart you. Hope the wine and the chocolates and the crab cakes were full of fattening V-Day love.

Shoot me a date! Let's get the gang together...xo

[mdashing]

Sweet Mandie! Thanks for being there--you've also been so supportive. Thank you so much! Hope the V-Day was lovely.

[mdashing]

Thanks, Piper! (-:

[mdashing]

You always make my day, Mom. xoxo

[Lydia, Clueless Crafter]

That poetry was laced with all the wine and chocolate a girl could down in a single sitting. I just realized I wrote published a post about mentions of CC in the past week but drafted it before this BIGGER honor;-)

Would you feel comfortable linking to your post in the comments section and telling everyone that I'm a jerk for missing M-Dashing? You can use expletives and shoot some gossip around just to get the point across and all.

[Lauren]

Your comment on my blog wayyyy back in November totally inspired me to keep blogging! I love your blog so much, and hopefully someday I will be as good at writing about quirky fun as you are!

[mdashing]

Lauren! That is AMAZING. Thank you so much for the compliment!

[Lauren Z]

In keeping with the spirit, I heart your blog. Keep 'em coming!
~Z-train

[Brooke]

What a totally unexpected and fabulous shout out! Your blog is like my morning coffee--I'm cranky and unfocused until I have had my daily dose of you. So thank you for helping me start every day inspired! Miss you something terrible! XO

[Beth]

Thanks for the shout! Glad to be a "friend before the blog" and continue to love all that you post. xoxo

[tess]

Awww...this made my day (a week late but nonetheless!)... a big hug to my soul sister from over here in boys town, NJ! your journey into web-world is inspiring and your success well-deserved. hope to see you in blogland soon!