thank you SO much!! you are too sweet.
i think blogs are lovely when the author writes about things they are truly interested in, things they are really doing, etc. basically just being themselves. as a blog reader, i know i always appreciate someone who is sincere and real in their blog. and i love when we can see bits of the authors life in their content.

for me, i just kept posting things that i knew i would like to read about, and tried to comment/connect with other bloggers who were similar to me. this is sort of the natural process of blogging anyway, and it works great! commenting on others is huge- that lets people know you're out there, in the same boat!

oooh, that's a tough one! maybe your water was too hot and it killed the yeast? make sure it's just warm to the touch. when you stick your finger in to test it, it shouldn't feel that different from the temp of the room. i really hope it turns out for you next time!! don't give up!:)