Why do I read?

I've been thinking about the blogs I read daily, and why I read each one of them. There are a few I read frequently that aren't on my blogroll. I should add them.

Some people, like Amy and Amélie, I read because they are my friends. I know them in real life! I knew them before I knew their blogs. Others, like Molly and Paisley, I met through their blogs. But I feel like I've become internet friends with them. And I enjoy reading about their lives and keeping up with them. It's fun making new friends, whether in person or online. I've gotten to know Bryony a little, since she was my secret pal 5. It's fun to finally know who she is and read about her life. Sill others, like Katia and Elisabeth, I read because they are English speakers living in France. That was me once, twice, whatever. It's fun to read their experiences, because I've had many similar ones. Some people I read, like Ben Lee, because I like his music. And it's really interesting to read about what leads him to creating the music. I got hooked on Nabbalicious through a mutual love of Ben Lee. I even met her at a Ben Lee show.

Then there's this whole other category of blogs. Blogs I read because the people have lives that are so completely different from mine and lives that I will never have. Like Amie, for example. She's married, has 4 children, and homeschools. I'm fairly certain I won't ever have her life, and I don't always agree with everything she says. But I enjoy reading about it, because she so obviously loves her life, and it's fun to read about someone who loves what she does.

And everyone else on the blogroll who I haven't mentioned? You're all on there for a reason. I love reading all of you.

For next week, I'm asking for audience participation. Does anyone have a question they want me to answer? A picture they want me to post? Leave a comment, and I'll do my best to get it up here!