A few weeks ago, I was at a point in my blogging where I was wondering if it was worth it. You know those days when you feel like you put your heart and soul into something, and you just don’t seem to be getting the results you hoped for? It was that kind of day. And then, out of the blue I received this email:

Hi Allison,

I recently stumbled upon your blog wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for your posts and to let you know that I’m definitely a fan. As a first time mom (also living in the Mid-West) I can relate to so much of what you’ve shared. And your series on becoming a SAHM could have been written by me. I nearly cried when I read your announcement that being a SAHM was what you had decided to do because I also feel the same way. Currently, we’re not in a situation where I can afford to leave my job yet (the economy in Michigan has been a challenge), but my husband and I are working on it, and your stories are an inspiration to me.

I’m also exploring the world of blogging (majored in journalism in college and currently work in PR but writing has always been my passion) and would love to hear about how you got started and how you make it work. Perhaps an idea for a new series for you?

Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for your blog and to let you know how much its appreciated. I look forward to reading more.

Best regards,
Kristin

Seriously Kristin, I can not tell you how much your email meant to me. You gave me the motivation I needed to keep going. You made me realize that people do read my blog, that people can relate to my experience, and that people find value in it. I don’t know how you knew it, but that is just what I needed to hear.

So, in honor of Kristin, I’m going to share a little about why I blog. Actually, it’s going to be a series. For the next few Saturdays I’m going to share one reason why I blog and some fantastic resources I’ve found that have helped me along the way. It has officially been dubbed the Blogging is My Passion series. Next week I’ll be talking about why I started blogging.

I’d love to hear from you! I know there are many lurkers out there, too shy to comment. Now’s your chance. What are your favorite things about my blog? What would you like to see more of? Less of? Has my blog helped you in anyway?

And because I love to hear other people’s stories, I’ll have a linky for others to share their bloggy stories. Tips, resources and simply why you love blogging. The more the merrier!

Don’t forget to enter my latest giveaways. LoveHandles by FusionBrands ends 2/5.

Yes, you read that right. I, little old me, has a 15 minute interview set up with Jeff Corwin on Wednesday. EECK!!!!!!

How did this happen exactly? Well, Lunchables is teaming up with Jeff Corwin on the Lunch, Roar & Score Sweepstakes. And they need help promoting it. So they reached out to some mommy bloggers, and I happened to be one of the lucky ones! I can’t believe that I have such an exciting opportunity.

Now comes in the part where I need you, my loyal readers. I’m shy, super-duper shy and I’ll need some help overcoming being star-struck during the interview. I need to be prepared. I need questions, and lots of them. I have 15 minutes to fill!

So, what would you like to know about Jeff Corwin? What would you ask him if you had the chance (because you do!). It can be anything about the sweepstakes, his experience working with animals or how he fosters a love of animals with his own daughter.

And of course, I’ll be sharing this wonderful interview with you when it’s done. Complete with a fantastic giveaway. I can hardly wait.