Blog Buddy Appreciation Day!!!

It's Blog Buddy Appreciation Day, didn't you know? You didn't? Well, then you obviously don't read (one of the most fantastical blogs) KJPugs.

And it's completely true. Blog buddies and twitter pals really do make up a large percentage of my friends. If you blog, you know that this is normal. If you don't, you think I'm off my rocker for talking to my "friends inside the computer" several times a day. They're why I go to events carrying my DSLR, why I think in 140 characters or less and why I watch half of the shows I've come to love.

Let's kick this Blog Buddy Appreciation thing off with a blogger that I've known since I hit "publish post" for the very first time - Maria of Procrastination Station. I've talked about her a million times, I know, but it's only because she's awesomesauce.

{Image courtesy of the fabulous Anni, who has more photography talent in her pinky nail then I have in my whole body. }

Please ignore my face, it's drunk. But how adorable is Maria? I'm not quite sure how we got to following each others blogs, I probably saw her comment on someone elses blog and stalked appropriately until she fell in love with me. We procrastinate work by gchatting and finally, a few weeks ago, we finally met. Not only did I get to meet my BBF (that's Blogging Best Friend), but I got to meet some of the other bloggers I've come to know and admire like  Emily, Claire, Anni, Steph and the always hilarious Megan, whose gchats also get me through my boring day. 

There are so many amazing people to note but I can't leave out my number one, who I affectionately call my hoaa, JeeYoung of Conventionalbliss. She's actually one of the first blogs I found through twitter. We had many friends in common through the interwebs so when we finally found each other, we just clicked. There's never a dull moment with her and I can't wait for the day that we finally meet!

Two more wonderful bloggers who I've come to know and adore are Jennifer of Starving, Insatiable. and  Rachel of Mrs. Adventure. Jennifer and I share a love of Harry Potter and the movie Stepbrothers. So clearly, we're soul mates and have the most interesting conversations which mostly consist of movie quotes. Rachel and her hubby are adorable and sweet and are so creative. They DIY everything and have the most delicious recipes. We got to know each other through email and I'm counting down the days until she gets twitter so we can chat it up!

I know I'm starting to get carried away and there are so many fabulous ladies that need mentioning but I can't forget Layla, of Wish Fulfillment Every Day. She's is gorgeous and funny and she tells it like it is which is so refreshing. Plus, we both like bald guys so there's that. All in all, she's pretty much the tits. 

And this brings me to the most important blog pals I have, my in real life friends. We have my best friend since high school, Michelle of Left on Wishing Well

my good friend, Kristin of Halfway a Housewife

 and my beautiful cousin, Nicole, of Knocked Up.

Not only are these three my confidants and my closest friends, but they're now part of the blogging community I've come to know and love. Want to know who else I stalk on a daily basis?? Hit up my link love page. However, now I feel like I have to add that I adore all the blogs I read and comment on. If I'm commenting, you should know that I'm a loyal fan and reader of yours. 

Don't think I don't love you, because I do. Pinky promise.

Who would you like to recognize on this happiest of days,
Blog Buddy Appreciation Day?!