Warning:
I'm going to be venting a little here, so if you don't wish to hear it~just skip the text.
I had a bad Friday that all started with a spam e-mail that I was dumb enough to open. Yes, it was my fault, sometimes I'm a bit too trusting!! It ended up causing a huge headache for me and my computer. E-mail's changed, passwords changed, call's to all of my internet accounts and one long virus removal session from the Geek Squad. Thank God for that membership!!~
Also, lately I having been reading some horribly rude comments on other blogs that people have been writing and I have to say it has really left a sour taste in my mouth and makes me wonder why I even deal with being on the computer at all.
Why do some people feel the need to be so hateful, writing hurtful things and causing so much turmoil when most of us have enough to deal with in our lives already? No one knows what each of us has to deal with outside of our blogs except for our close family and our super close friends, so don't add anymore hate to someone else's life, PLEASE!!~
Now, believe me when I say that I am not directing this plea to anyone here that visit's my blog. I have been so fortunate not to have anyone leave a harsh or hurtful comment here, Facebook yes, but luckily not here.
As much as I want to quit this whole internet thing at times, I just can't give up.
A few of my dreams are tied right here to this dear blog, and if I left, not only would I chance not having some of those dreams come true, but I would also miss the wonderfully kind and amazing friends that I have made over the past few years because of this blog.
So for now, I will continue on here until it's time to move on.
You know what I am thankful for? All of you who stop by with your beautiful comments and offers of friendship everyday! That's the biggest reason I continue to stay, so Thank you!!~
Oh, and I hope you enjoyed the photos. The stock I bought last week is about done, so I had to get a few more photos in before they meet the big trash bag in the sky.
Have a great night.
Sincerely,
Melinda
You know what I am thankful for? All of you who stop by with your beautiful comments and offers of friendship everyday! That's the biggest reason I continue to stay, so Thank you!!~
Oh, and I hope you enjoyed the photos. The stock I bought last week is about done, so I had to get a few more photos in before they meet the big trash bag in the sky.
Have a great night.
Sincerely,
Melinda
P.S~ I just created my own button finally, so if you like it, the code is on the top right corner of my blog.
Hi Melinda :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I have also read some nasty comments on other people's blogs. I think that some people do it for kicks and others do it because they're so insecure that they need to cut other people down. So, at the end of the day I guess they're the ones that look foolish, ya know? Beautiful pictures btw and I really enjoy visiting your blog :)
Cas x
Venting understood.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely blog...how could anyone say anthing nasty....about any of the blogs that have become a part of our lives....I am sorry you had trouble with your email and computer...yuck
Love the picture of the stock in the marmalade jar...wonderful....
come by for a visit...
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Great photos Melinda and love your new banner!
ReplyDeleteI have not read any bad comments yet. Yikes I cannot believe people are doing this? Is it that bad? They must be jealous of the blog.
Keep blogging I'd miss you if you left!
Pamela xo
I guess I am new enough and naive enough and overwhelmed enough not to closely read a whole lot of other comments - I kinda scroll and gaze the ones closer to my own I leave.
ReplyDeleteI think it is SAD someone would say something mean - the old addage "Say nothing at all if it isn't something kind."
My Mom was a stickler for that. Of course we were little hellions, but I wouldn't dream of saying something unkind on a comment on a blog, sheesh, how totally rude.
I am sorry your eyes met with that, but joyful you haven't had it personally happen to you.
Vent all you want about that, you are absolutely right.
We are ALL dealing with the uglies in the real world, Blogland should be a respite from that, most definately.
Hugs of friendship.
First I have to say how bad I feel for you that all this has happened. I too am sick for all that has changed in blogland,etsy and other social medias. It gives people courage to hide behind a computer screen.
ReplyDeleteIts taking all the fun out of just being here and living life.
I try not to read into these hateful people and just chalk it up to they have nothing better to do in life but make themselves feel better somehow by leaving hurtful comments. Why be rude, just click off and move on if you don't like it. No one forces us to comment.
But I find with the way the world is now and no one taking account for their actions it is just being accepted and becoming the norm to be RUDE. Sad really, how I wish some would just take a minute to reflect before speaking or acting on things.
I mean, just look at the kids act these days, all learned from grown ups who act like kids. Simple as that.
Hope you are feeling better after a vent and hopefully some people read this and realize how to be grown ups and play nice
Amy
So sorry to hear about your email troubles. Why do people even bother to comment if they have nothing nice to say?
ReplyDeleteOn a fun note, I got your new button! So fun! I just love your blog and your gorgeous home/photos.
I hope you have a better week!
~Shanon
Thank you so much my dear sweet friends!! I told you that every single one of you is the BEST!!~
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Melinda
Dear Melinda
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about all that you have had to deal with. You are such a lovely person with a beautiful blog. All I know is that women hold women back. We should be embracing each other and supporting one another cheering from the side lines. Instead aome choose to tear down instead of build each other up. Here is to you having a better week surrounded by the love & friendships that are here for you.
xoxo
Kate
Hi~~ Some people are just rude!!! Why even bother?? These are people who are probably miserable in their own lives so they feel the need to make others feel badly..or at least try to.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome and I am so glad you are continuing. I would be sad not to have it. You were one of my first friends out here in Blog land:)
Hope this week is much, much better:)
xo~Cheryl
Sorry to hear of your problems, Melinda. I haven't run across reading rude comments lately but some people aren't happy unless they try to bring other people down too. Seems weird that people have time to spread darkness & not light... think what they're carrying around with them. Whatever happened to if you don't have something nice to say, say nothing at all?
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great evening. I plan on spreading love & happiness myself.
xoxo
I am so glad you vented my friend!!;) I recently have read some horrible comments and I too am amazed by how mean spirited some are. I am sooo thankful for you and my other lovely blog friends!! Hugs to you..xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the computer troubles. I am fortunate to be married to a "computer nerd" and have a son that is one also. (of course, I say that with great love and respect) :) If I have troubles, I go straight to them.
ReplyDeleteI have had one or two comments in the past that have been somewhat unkind and couldn't quite understand the reasoning. I called a friend and vented and questioned, she gave me a pep talk, and I felt better. I never have understood why people would want to say ugly things to other people...especially in this kind of venue.
Glad you vented because that just shows reality.
Blessings...
I don't understand either why some people feel the need to be hurtful towards others. Life can be so hard sometimes and I don't know why we can be there for one another. Where has our civility gone . . .
ReplyDeleteI'm appalled at some of the comments I've read lately. Like everything, blogging has changed since I first started. I wonder too if it's worth my time but then I think of why I really do it. I'm just here to share something and if just one person is inspired or enjoys it...then it's worth it to me.
I'm glad you're not leaving and hope your dreams come true!
xo Sarah
Hi Melinda~ I cant wait to add your button to my blog. I will do so soon. I was so happy and honored to be on your sidebar with my blog. I feel like a nobody with mine and you are my celebrities. I dont know why people have to post negatives, the other day I got a message on my phone saying someone is saying bad things about you on twitter it really stressed me out. Come to find out it was a hacker. Time I cant get back worrying. Oh well. Enjoy your blog. Have a good evening.. Pam
ReplyDeleteOh, dear Melinda...you hit it spot on!! What gives people the audacity to feel to leave negative comments?! I had an experience with a blogger who started to leave negative comments regarding the death of my brother, as if she knew what was going one (just to mention, I didn't know this blogger AT ALL) Anyhow, I informed this blogger that it hurt my feelings, I then deleted this follower. This blogger still continues to leave comments, it's crazy, but thank goodness for the monitoring of comments!
ReplyDeleteI most definitely do not want you to stop your blog, I am way too inspired it by it!!
On another note, don't you love the stock flowers, they are perfect to decorate with and their scent is amazing!
I wish you lovely week Melinda! Xo ~Ashley
liebe melinda
ReplyDeletetraumhaft deine impressionen.
wünsche dir eine schöne woche.
herzlichst daniela
Hi Melinda. Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteAlså here, I heard about comments like that. It`s so bad, and I can`t understand why they do so. It`s terrible, but we can`t let people like that, win. You must not stop blogging. Love your blog.
Bente
Dear Melinda, i am so sorry you experinced this but im glad that you were able to get it all sorted and quickly to. I have been lucky so far and haven't received any bad or negitive comments. And i haven't read any on other blogs either but i don't really read their comments to be honest i just read their posts and leave my own comment. And i only follow blogs that interest or inpsire. I get a lot of people following me just to get an extra follower but im not into collecting numbers so to speak. Im glad you vented its good to do that once in a while ;-) Take lots of care, dee x
ReplyDeleteDon't you dare give up. Things that happen are often tests to see if you can persevere...you will just have to trust me on this one.
ReplyDeleteThe email scam that you fell prey to could easily happen to anyone. The fake email that says that you password may have been compromised and to "click here and sign back in" to you account has been ruin a many people that I know.
Continue to blog, continue to share your beautiful images and continue to dream.
That is the best revenge on those that are spiteful, both in their attitude and comments.
You have many that support you.
Simone
If people have nothing better to do, than to leave mean-spirited comments, then they must have very sad, inadequate lives. I suppose they are to be pitied.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful blog and home and life, those people who leave awful messages are just jealous!
ReplyDeleteAll my best
Denise
Darling little marmalade container. Yes, some people do think that because they can not be seen it is ok to say anything they want and that is not right.
ReplyDeleteYour post just makes me think...if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!!
ReplyDeleteLove the little container the flowers are in...I have one too!!
Have a wonderful day!
You go girl. Venting understood and I stand behind you. We bloggers are not here to send nasy and cruel rude messages. We are here to give support, encouragement and most of all friendship to each other.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your pictures. They are absolutely delightful ;-)
nice venting!!!! seriously, why are people mean...who knows!!!!!
ReplyDeleteloving all your photos!
Bravo, well said. Hope you are having a good week.
ReplyDeleteHuGs,
Rose
I have been lucky so far and had no bad comments..probably because I don'y have that many followers! LOL Great photos..your blog is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow! Such lovely photos Melinda. I love stock, but can't seem to find any around here to buy.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the added stress that somes along with blogging, but I think we all feel it at times. I was recetly advised that someone wasstealing my blog posts and passingthem off astheir own. I went to their blog and noticed quite a few of my older posts...why would someone copy a whole post and put it on their blog??? Don't they realize all the time and effort we put into each and every one...apparantly not!
Hang in there and know that there are many people who you brighten their day by your photos:-)
xoxo
Kathleen
I totally agree with you, Melinda. I've never the recipient of any nastiness, but I've read it on other friends' posts. Funny....they never leave their name or blog - just "Anonymous".....
ReplyDeleteKeep your chin up, girlie! Just ignore the nasty source. We loyal followers love you dearly! :)
xoxo laurie
Gorgeous photos as always. So sorry for your troubles. Go ahead and vent, think of all the friends you have that listen and adore you!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Patti
Gorgeous photos-they made me happy just looking at them. you have a gorgeous blog (I made it one of my very favorites on my blog)& it always has such a cozy warm feel to it along with your beautiful pics. I haven't come across any rude comments on the blogs that I read yet but I can imagine how upsetting they would be to a reader. some people just take out their own problems & unhappiness on others while the rest of us just put our best face forward & get thru the tough things without becomming bitter. I am so speaking from experience. keep up your beautiful words & pics on your blog-please :) chris
ReplyDeletelove the photos. In fact I passed up one of those marmalade jars at the flea a few weeks ago and am kicking myself. Its funny that you wrote about what you did today. I was just thinking to myself that this little blogging world is a haven where most people are so kind and sweet most of the time. It does jar me when I see negative comments. i completely understand your point. I love coming to your blog.
ReplyDeletexo
Melinda I love your blog and I hope you stick around. Unfortunately, with all the good there's the nasty, but you can overcome it...just try not to focus on it.
ReplyDeleteOh Melinda how awful for you! I too hate the trappings that go along with computers, they really are a fabulous tool but they can be so damaging too. I have also spent a frustrated week trying to un-freeze my email account with British Telecom who tell me my account has been "hacked into" it is such a waste of time! Why can't these people spend their 'knowledge' in doing good in the world (and why don't B.T ever answer calls)!!!? On a personal note please don't stop blogging I would miss your divine images and inspiration so much (these are gorgeous by the way)!!! Sending warm wishes and big hugs from an old farmhouse in England - Glenda
ReplyDeleteI totally understand...mean people suck!
ReplyDeleteBut...I adore your style and blog...and always enjoy visiting you...so I'm so happy to hear you'll be staying with us...it just wouldn't be the same without you ;o)
~there is a verse i remember always from long ago...
ReplyDelete"never let others rob your joy"
i too have yet to fall victim to the harshness of another...i find it quite sad on the part of the one who is leaving the words...i have always felt that a person is truly not happy with themselves and so by putting another down it gives them a quick fix of making them feel as if they are more superior than the one the are leaving harsh words for...they do not know what happiness is...and to me that it sad...trying to go around making another miserable because deep down that is the emotions they are harboring...i don't know...but if we allow their words to get to us...then we are giving in to their weakness...i don't know...sending my love always...be well and many happy blessings upon you and yours~
Aaaack. computer virus, so sorry to hear that. Hope it's all cleaned up now. And the nasty comments? I don't get it either. I will admit I do most of my blog reading through my reader, and don't comment often, so I've no idea about the rude comments. I'm glad you aren't throwing in the towel, I very much enjoy your blog and your beautiful photography.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
How did you come up with the name Alabaster Rose?
ReplyDeleteHow did you come up with the name Alabaster Rose?
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