It Feels Good to Be Liked and +1-ed

I'm not generally very active on social media except for posting these blog posts. I also don't make daily check-ups on who is liking and viewing what I write here. This is simply because I don't write for popularity or recognition, but because I like to write and I do so in the hope that this content may make the internet a little bit brighter and better...at least for me.

That being said, I do like seeing the "likes" and the comments. There are some people (usually family members) who are more consistent readers of this blog. But sometimes I am pleasantly surprised to see Facebook likes or Google +1 votes from unexpected friends or even complete strangers. I won't deny that it always feels good to be "liked" or "voted up," even if it isn't what I'm asking for directly.

So, thank you to all who read and especially to those who react. I am grateful for the social media reactions I see on this blog. :)