I clearly remember reading about Blog Delurking last year and the idea sounded great. However, by the time I had a chance to read and plan a post, I had already missed the bus. So this time, when I read about International Blog Delurking Week on Alphabet Salad, I wanted to jump right in. The week ends on January 9 and there is still time.
What is International Blog Delurking? As Mel mentions on her blog, it is an ancient tradition. First full week in January to have your real readers raise their hands up to show they were around. A great encouragement for bloggers.
What am I asking? If you are reading this post, please don’t walk away after you finish. Stop by the comment box on this post and drop in a simple “I am here” or a “Hi” or anything that you would like to tell me. I know it sounds too much to fill in your name, type your email but trust me, it’s pretty easy. Your email id will not published and I won’t come back to sell you stuff. No spam also.
If you are someone who loves to go the extra mile, tell me when was the first time you stopped by this blog and what made you come back again?
How will this make me smile? When you stop by to comment, I will be able to match up how many people are actually reading this post. Almost every time, the number of people who read my posts and those who stop by to leave a comment or a word of appreciation (read brick bats) does not match up. So on this post and during this week, I will get to know my real readers and once a year, it should be good. Right?
Let’s celebrate and spread some cheer,
It’s after all a new year!
Are you a Happiness and Food reader? Comment box below is waiting for your visit!
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Not a lurker. 😉 I usually comment too. I don’t remember which post was first though. Been a while since I started reading Happiness and Food 😀 might have been a photo post of Bangalore on tree art or something like that. 🙂
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I think you are right. Guess you told me about the art form 🙂 Thank you Vinay !!
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Hi. I am here. This is a fun post. This is also the first time I have stopped by.
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Sweet! Welcome Melinda! Hope to see you again 🙂
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Hey! I enjoy reading your blog and this is a great idea! I might do it also. 🙂
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Thanks Harmony:) I’ll stop by yours to say hi!
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Hiya Parul!
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Ah! Lata – thanks much!!
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I’m always here😊.. I remember us talking of your blogging maybe over 2 years back and that’s when I became an ardent fan😊. From then on, I’ve actually started looking forward to your posts which have been about fres perspectives, knowledge and learning and most importantly your unique insights and perspectives.
Cheers to more of all this 😊!!!!
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That’s so sweet of you to say. Thanks so so much Leetha 🙂 Yes, I also remember when I told you of my blog and yours was the first few followers that I had got that time. I’m glad to hear yo look forward to posts! 🙂
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Hi Parul,
You can always me count even when I don’t leave a comment 🙂
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Thank you so much Shilpi!! Glad to see you here 🙂
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Hey Parul I always visit your blog and almost always comment….so you can count on me!
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Thank you so much! Glad you are around!
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Yes, Parul! I did in fact read your blog. I’m not sure how many times I have, but I am following you so read each time you post unless I somehow miss you because you are farther down in the Reader queue and I run out of time!
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Thanks Judy! I remember you stopping by since the time the blog started 🙂
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Just saying hi! I’m a relatively new follower but what made me stay is the connection we made. I love how certain bloggers, ahem you, make it so easy to be “friends” with their readers. ☺️
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Ah! so sweet of you to say that! 🙂
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Ehm ehm..you know i come by and leave comments. So yes, ma’am, I’m here alright 🙂
PS. Your comment luv refuses to pick my latest post 😦
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Oops! I thought you tested it once 😉 😉 Thank you Sid!!
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Umm.. Just the ‘Hi’ will do eh?? That would have been the shortest comment then! 😛
Wish you a great year ahead! 🙂
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I am a reader of your blog, and am happy you decided to join in this meme. So…”hi!”
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Oh yes, I am a regular reader of Happiness and Food and love it here. I liked this delurking theme meme… wish I had read about it earlier. Would have loved to do it on my blog too!
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Thank you! You have time till 9th. Go for it 🙂
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I love your blog for the simple happiness that it exudes! Happiness lies in small things is what I believe and your posts live upto it so beautifully
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How wonderful and kind of you to say that Meena! Thank you so much 🙂
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I’m here, and glad to be here! 🙂
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I am not sure when I came here first ..But since then I try to be regular.. its been a pleasure always.
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I enjoy reading your blog posts and I always leave a comment 🙂
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Am I being ‘outed’ as a lurker?! 😉
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Not all! You didn’t lurk 😉
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Hello! I think I “found” you during a previous A-to-Z Challenge. And I believe you were kind enough to visit me, too. I’m a follower, too. 🙂
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O I wish I could do this on my blog! Its till 9th Jan right? Looks such a fun filled activity.. I came to your blog during the A to Z Challenge 2015, and believe me, it’s been a wonderful thing to know you since then 🙂
Cheers
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Looks like a lot of people delurked on your blog Parul! 🙂
It’s a great concept but I’m too late to the party. As you know, I’m not really a lurker on yours and enjoy your adventures 🙂
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I am here!
Hi!
“If you are someone who loves to go the extra mile, tell me when was the first time you stopped by this blog and what made you come back again? ”
-> Well, honestly I can’t remember… but all I know, last time when I was going through few of my blog friends’ scribbles happinessandfood was certainly visited. I came back out of old habit you know 😉
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A bit late to the party but I am here 🙂 That’s a very interesting concept and it’s the first time I am reading about. With all the variety of topics that you write on, you surely would have a good list of dedicated readers 🙂
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Ha ha! Thank you 🙂 Glad you stopped by!
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Hi Parul,
I am most definitely here. I read your blogs because they give me a feeling of happiness and warmth. Based on your writings, you seem to be a down to earth person who can call a spade a spade. A rare quality to have and I do admire that a lot. Without ever having seen you, you seem like a friend! And your blogs feel like a conversation with a friend who vibes on the same wavelength as mine. So keep blogging!
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Oh I surely wasn’t aware of this initiative. Sounds quite interesting :D.
I know I am not regular and I guess this is the first time this year ;). But then when I do come along, I make sure to read whatever I may have missed :D. And what keeps me going is the way your weave your thoughts into words with simplicity and full of emotions :).
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