I'm Official.

Last month I introduced you to my friend and blog mentor Darby over at Life With The Hawleys. If you missed that post you can catch up by reading it here. Every once in awhile Darby will post about meet ups that she attends with local bloggers in her area. They go to fun events, try new restaurants, go to local shops, do blogger networking things, etc. {Insert whiny voice here} I wanna go toooooo! The problem is that Darby lives in Texas. Not happening.

So, I put my big girl panties on and decided to find my own network of local bloggers. I love the support, friendship, and new ideas and growth that come from these groups and I really wanted the opportunity to participate in one. In order to find a local network I did the first thing that came to mind--a Google search. It solves so many problems. One of the first hits was a website called Virginia Is For Bloggers. Well, hello new friends! I was so excited to find this amazing resource for Virginia Bloggers. There is a blog roll categorized by area of the state, and I was super excited to see a long list of Richmond VA bloggers! There is also a section on the website for upcoming blogger events--just what I have been looking for!

In order to become a member of the site you have to submit your blog. Oh my. I was nervous. I have this brand new baby blog with a small amount of followers, and still growing confidence about who out there actually wants to read my random thoughts, and what am I going to write about anyway?! When I submitted my blog to Virginia Is For Bloggers I think I said something like "Not sure if my blog is up to par...but I'd love to join." I felt like I was back in middle school IMing a boy I had a crush on..."should I press send? Eek! I did it! Now I wait for a response..."

Well a few days later I got an email from the fabulous Liz at Virginia Is For Bloggers that I was a new member and I should add their button to my blog. Um, yes please! I even know how to add buttons now. Go me! If you visit the VABloggers page here you will see the list of bloggers around the state. I really encourage you to take the time and visit some of the blogs listed. I am still working my way through but I have discovered some awesome blogs and even "met" some new bloggy friends already. You might even see a little blog you recognize called A T-Shirt and Pearls in the Richmond section. And, 542,931 words later I get to the point...I'm official...a for real blogger (at least I think so...)!

And I heard a little rumor that there is a Richmond area bloggers meet up in the works for October. Yippee! I am so excited about this bloggy journey and meeting fabulous new people. Thanks for coming along with me. :)