A new blog post is born. She is happy to be online and excited to meet her readers. She knows some will love her and some will like her. Some will play their usual part. Which goes like below –
‘Knock knock’
‘Who’s there?’
***Silence***
If you have been around, you know what I am talking about. Don’t you?
This week you are not allowed to lurk. You cannot knock and leave. Please don’t knock and leave. I would love for you to say hello and tell me that you were here. And you know I don’t ask this all the time. Only once a year, don’t be a number on my stats.
Give me a chance to say thank you to you for reading.
So like 2016, 2017 and 2018, I am asking you to not just leave once you finish reading this post. Take it a step further, use the comment box below and say anything that you like. Tell me the name of the city and country you are visiting me from. I would love to know that.
If you are someone who loves to go the extra mile, tell me how you landed on this page. May be I would get to know what platform works.
When you stop by to comment, I will be able to match up how many people are actually reading this post. Once a year, that’s how I get to know who my real readers are.
Just a simple way to make me smile. You would like that, won’t you?
Linking up with MicroblogMondays #228 this week. If you are a blogger and would like to join any time during the week, feel free to use the badge above and I promise I won’t lurk.
happiness and food 
I am an Indian and reside in india. I am a lone traveller juggling between different places. I am subscribed to your blog and check your post of the notification received in my inbox.
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That’s good to know that you are a mail subscriber. I have very few folks who have subscribed over email 🙂 Nice to meet you and wishing you happy travels.
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Hi Parul. I am not a lurker, never have been one and you know that. I have known you for a couple of years. The first time we met was at Forum Mall in April, 2015. I have now forgotten the date which is not like me or may be it was 20th April. I find my way to your blog through the common Facebook groups, email alerts and sometimes just like that by typing happinessandfood.com in the address bar.
Also, joining you with my post.
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You are so sweet Anamika. Thank you for being around always. It means a lot and I know you understand:) I can’t remember the date we first met but it was such a good day. Vinitha and You were the first bloggers I met. 🙂 I’m glad we are connected. Can’t believe it’s almost 4 years.
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Hiya Parul, It was a pleasure meeting you last November!
I don’t ever lurk on your blog because we have the BAR connection, but I do lurk on others’, sometimes because i’m too pressed for time, at others because I can’t think of anything to say just then. In which case, I’ll just drop a like, and share the post on twitter. For this week, I’ll try and comment on as many blogs as I can! Thanks for setting this up–I’ll be doing my post and linking up soon.
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I understand Damyanti! Thank you for taking out the time to read and not lurk 😉
See you on your blog soon!
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Hi Parul; Blog Delurking Week is a great idea, which I’ve been reading about for a few years, now., This time, I am actually writing a post for it! 😀 (Will link back here when it’s finished.) There never seems to be enough time to comment on as many blogs as we would like to and live a full life in the physical world at the same time. That said, comments are the life’s blood of every blogger and it’s always a pleasure to find some, after putting forth all of one’s efforts, yes? Here’s to meeting more followers and blogging friends as time goes on. Thanks for keeping this tradition alive. Cheers!
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I couldn’t agree more. You are right Debbie. I would love for you to join and I will sure not lurk 🙂 thank you for showing your support.
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Debbie, hi, I wanted you to know that I’m being blocked from accessing your blog by something called “Wordfence”. I don’t know what I did wrong? I wish I could comment on your delurking post but I can’t. I hope none of your other fans are being blocked, either.
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I’m so sorry you experienced that, Alana! 😦 That’s the security program that usually keeps out all the nasty spammers from China and Russia. I just saw it needed an update and I did that, so hopefully, it will be okay now. Do you have the time to try again? Thanks for the warning!
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Hey Parul, you know me. We connected at the BAR and then on we found so many connections – our nicknames to begin with. We haven’t met yet but I love the positivity that comes from you.
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And we have a lot in common that we haven’t yet spoken about 🙂 thanks for your kind comment. It’s a pleasure to know you and I hope we get to meet someday ❤️
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Ha ha, I saw your social media post about delurking week and I must say I was intrigued. What is delurking? Glad I stumbled upon your post today and I agree with you about delurking. I meet many people who come to me and say we love reading your posts. I am stunned because I never see them leaving any comment. BTW, I am a bit of a delurker too when I am feeling super lazy, however after reading your post I understand how bad it feels. No more delurking from my side. BTW, I am Anshu, firsttimemommy from Mumbai.
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Ha ha! Nice to meet you Anshu. I lived in Mumbai for 6 months but let me be honest – my heart is a Bangalorean 😉
Looking forward to connecting more with you in 2019.
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I came from the Write Tribe page. I was really curious about this delurking thing. Love the concept. I am an ex banker turned writer with Kolkata as my home presently. I’ve read a lot of your posts, commented and shared them because I loved the vibe.
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Thank you Sonia. Yes, we have connected via our blogs. I have read yours too. Nice to meet you! If you are writing a post on
Delurking, you will see me around.
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Hey loved your concept. I saw this just now on Write tribe and was curious to know what de lurking means. Glad I found your post immediately. Liked your style of writing so going to subscribe. By the way I am Suhasini from Shravmusings.com , Chennai
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Thank you so much. I hope you like reading the posts. Welcome!
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Hey I always visit your blog. And I always comment. In fact there are very few blogs I visit and don’t comment. In other words I’m NOT a lurker. You know all about me so I won’t bore you with all the details. But for those who don’t, visit my blog post this week and get a glimpse into my life ……https://mumbaionahigh.com/2019/01/game-of-life-mondaymusings.html
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I know you always do and always leave a comment. Thank you for all your support. It means a lot. I’ll visit your post.
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I was a part of the delurking week last year and I definitely hope to be a part this year too. Been awhile since I blogged with a lot of personal life events and professional too taking precedence… Time to come back.
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Please join! You were missed. I did notice your not being around. I hope all is well. Take care Roshan and have a good 2019.
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Hola Parul.I’m Shraesta. First time I’m hearing about delurking week through write tribe. I love this. Its interesting and clubbable with fellow bloggers.
Thank you. My new yearv wishes to you and your family.
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Nice to meet you Shraesta! Thank you for stopping by. If you get a chance, write a post on this 🙂
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This reminds me I am reading you for a year now. I found this blog last year during the delurking week and ever since I have dropped by to read all that you share. I must say I enjoy reading your gratitude posts and I comment whenever I make time to read blogs which was low during the last 3 months. Glad to be back on track. Happy New Year Parul. ❤️🌹
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Thank you Jayanthy! Happy to have you around as a reader. Thank you for all your comments and love. I really appreciate the all. Happy New Year to you too.
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I guess I’m no stranger to your comment box! 🙂
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Lol! Yes, you are a regular! 😊 thank you for being around.
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Hey, Parul! Here’s another regular at happinessandfood.com. 🙂 Yours is one of my fav blogs and one that I almost regularly visit and comment on. I think you are one of the earliest bloggers that I met through WT four years ago and it’s been wonderful to have met you in person both the times that we did. Cheers to more stories, pictures and more meetings over hot ginger chai in 2019, too! 🙂
P. S. Would love to join in with my post in a day or two.
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So sweet of you to say so. You made me smile. Yes, our connection has been an old one and one that I cherish. Always happy to have you around and I love having your support. Thank you! ❤️
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I’m new to the bloggersphere and found your blog a few days ago. I just started a food blog about my ventures in learning to cook (https://thegourmetgall.com) and stumbled upon your blog while looking for inspiration for my own. I’ve only tuned into a few of your posts but I am loving your prose.
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Thanks a ton, Randi! If you need any help, feel free to reach out. I’m glad you liked some stuff here. Looking forward to seeing you around.
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First time visiting. I got here via Mel’s linky thingie. I rarely post any comments, nor do I have a blog. I usually leave especially quickly when lurkers are asked to comment. I dunno what it was about your post, but here I am. Visiting from NC.
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Nice to meet you Kate. Thank you for stopping by and not lurking. I love it 🙂
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Oh, I wish I’d read this before posting today! I’ll tell my readers to “do more” when I post Wednesday. Looking forward this week to some tree love!
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You can post this anytime this week. So all is well. Yes, it will be first Thursday Tree Love of 2019. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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Sometimes a lurker, but not a stranger. Though I have to say I read all your posts, even when I don’t comment. But I promise to do better with the commenting too in the coming year!
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Not a problem at all Shantala. So happy we are connected and I value your support.
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Came here through Write Tribe as I heard delurking for the first time. Initially when I started blogging I would visit other blogs but not leave any comments. However, over the years I realised that if I want comments on my blog it is good to leave comments on other blogs as well. Though I dont visit much on your blog but I still make it a point to read your post whenever and whereever I come across them. Also, sometimes I leave a comment. Still working on this though! Wish you a happy new taer and a fantastic year ahead 🙂
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Thanks Shubhra! I liked that you were so candid. See you around.
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Hey Parul – I’m not a lurker – I guess we’ve been reading each other’s posts for about 5 years now? When are we going to stop doing this and meet in person? 😉
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I’m a lurker from Mel’s Microblog Monday. I usually only comment on blogs when I feel I have something to contribute. Often times I just ingest what I read and continue on my way. I am writing to you from Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. 🙂
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Wow! Nice to meet you. So Reading is name of a place? How cool!
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Came here by way of Linky Tools, as I run many blog hops of different themes, and also a directory for other link parties to add their links.
This particular visit came from the damyantiwrites blog, and I thought it was a cool idea, and I also have never heard the term delurking before lol!
I do not want to spam you with my link, but if anyone else is interested in linking one of their blog parties to the directory, please feel free to visit me, and look for the HopinCropin link.
And now I am going to subscribe to your lovely blog ❤
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Hi Parul, I am one of your Thursday Tree Love regulars, and I’ve also been participating in International Blog Delurking Week for (I think) the last four years. I live in the Binghamton area of upstate New York. I enjoyed reading some of the comments you received. Yes, Reading is a real city (it is pronounced “redding”) although it’s been years since I’ve shopped in their outlet malls. And, I discovered you are hosting this meme now and I went ahead and plugged Thursday Tree Love on my delurking post.
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Hello 🙂 Definitely not a lurker 😉 But I may have been less regular in the past year than before. I shall aim to rectify that in 2019, since that’s one of my core purposes for the year.
I love your travel stories, your tree pictures, your candid portraits and your gratitude posts. Thanks for spreading happiness and joy with your blog and of course, always always glad to meet you in person.
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You have been such a regular at this post Parul – I have been reading them for past few years. And now more bloggers ( that i follow) have joined in! Happy to come and read, and drop a comment on your blog everytime as your writing is soothing to the mind. Have said it often – I love your travel posts!! They inspire me to travel!
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Hello, I was steered here by Alana Mautone. I’m not a spammer or a troll. I am an Amazon Associate, though, and some people in cyberspace think my opinions/background belong in a ghetto. (WordPress, for example, Does Not Like that I blog on Blogspot and Live Journal instead of WordPress.)
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Nice to meet you! 🙂
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Hi Parul! I am always here. I have been reading you for around 4 years now, right? Love to read your posts. Never delurked. If I had the time I commented. 🙂 Keep writing.
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I absolutely love this post and may have to shout you out for inspiring some similar and engaging content. Thank you for this 💞
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My pleasure. I’m so happy this brought a smile.
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Hi Parul. I love being here at this space. Your short posts are always thoughtful and thought provoking. I am always looking at trees to capture for ThursdayTreeLove and your travel pics and posts are always awe-inspiring. Looking forward to read more from you in 2019. Cheers ♥
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Thanks for your lovely words, Shilpa. It means a lot to me. I need to get back to my microblogs.
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Thank you for educating me what delurking is. I don’t like lurking. If I read a post and feel it is good, I will definitely comment, even if it is just to say that I like it.
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Here I am Parul… and I have always left my foot prints out here :))
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Thank you! Always grateful for your love and support, Ramya! So glad to know you!
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You know I’m not a lurker but there are times, if I’m way too busy and reading on my phone, I may not leave a comment. Still not a lurker! I do love this concept 🙂
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Hello, loved your post! Great idea! Got to know about you via Write Tribe. I am Sheela from: https://everyoneisspecial.in/
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Thank you Shelly! We have met (virtually I mean :)) I follow you and it’s great to have you stop by. Thank you!
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I’m visiting from Damyanti’s Linky–for Delurking week. I had this planned on my blog next week but I’m going to jump aboard your event. I think you do this annually? So will participate more fully next year. Thanks for this!
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You are most welcome! Looking forward to seeing you around.
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I’m a bit late! I just joined the Blogging Tribe group on FaceBook and was looking at posts that people shared. So here I am, commenting! I’m going to make a note of this week for future reference, it’s a neat idea! I’m writing from just outside Detroit, Michigan.
Lisa at Tales from the Love Shaque
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Lovely! Nice to meet you and maybe next year you can hop in 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
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Hi. I am a long-time blogger (thefeministgrandma.typepad.com), but new to the world of blogging groups – just found Women in Midlife. That led me to Ramblinwitham.blogspot.com, which led me to you. I really enjoy your blog – don’t know if it’s too late to respond to this anti-lurking post. But I wanted to know about guest-blogging. I have a post called Trees that I’d love to share on ThursdayTreeLove. Is it ok if I’ve already posted it a few years back? And if so – how would I put it on Happiness and Food – just send the link or what? I’m in Gainesville Fl USA. (I’ve just subscribed to yours)
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Hi Elizabeth! Nice to meet you and good to know you came here through Alana’s blog. The Thursday Tree Love blog hop happens on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. When you join, you can share the link of your post in the comment section of my latest TTL post.
On your question, I loved that you reached out and would like to join. So even if the post is old, just leave the comment on the last post – https://www.happinessandfood.com/thursdaytreelove-58 which your post’s link. Does that work?
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Hello! I found your blog from a link from Jacqui’s blog post today. I am from Kansas City, Missouri 🙂
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Nice to meet you Erika! I am glad you stopped by. I hope to see you around 🙂
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Howdy! I’m a writer from the USA who enjoys clicking on random blog links. Today, I reached your post through Jacqui Murray’s worddreams…
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Hey there! Nice to meet you. Hope you like what you read. 🙂
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