Happy BlogDay!

But really, isn't every day BlogDay? The essence of BlogDay is to open up your world to new and interesting blogs that may not normally enter your radar. Working here at Lijit, I get the chance to explore all sorts of different blogs daily. But it makes me especially happy to know that others are doing the same thing the world over today. Ahhhh....how's that for some blog warm fuzzies....

Here are my 5 blog recommendations--

• Grandma's Musings  Maryellen blogs about life, spirituality and her role as caretaker for her husband of 60 years. A wonderful read filled with insight into life as a senior.

• Help Holy Cross With the second anniversary of Katrina this week, there has been a lot of talk about how the neighborhoods of New Orleans are rebuilding and how much further they have to go. To see a community in action, read this blog. The blueprints and plans for the Global Green/Holy Cross housing project are especially exciting to see...the most sustainable, affordable and green multi-housing unit in the world!

• Life in Hanoi Graham blogs about his experiences as a 46-year old English teacher in Vietnam. His pictures are amazing and he writes with great detail about the many places he visits. The most intriguing to me though are the posts in which he simply details his everyday activities. A great window into a different part of the world.

• The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl Shauna is an Aussie living in Scotland, chronicling her journey to a healthier way of life. Her sense of humor and active outlook on life make her blog fun to read and a great motivator.

• fotosis John and Connie create handmade analog electronic musical instruments. Besides showing you the cool things they make, they also give instructions on how to make your own instruments at home. Amazing stuff.

While the depth and scope of these blogs is very broad, the one thing they have in common...all Lijit users. That's right. I was turned on to all of these different viewpoints and unique blogs through checking out the new users who have signed up and installed our search wijit. Just goes to show you that it takes all sorts to build a community. And how are you celebrating BlogDay?