DISQUS

Dayngr · 11 months ago

I'm so happy and honored to be considered one of your top friends. I hope you know that you are one of mine as well. More like family really but you know what I mean. I love that you took the time to think about some special people and write a little about them. Some of them I already know and admire and some are new to me so I'll be following them too. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine and has got to be a great person.

I can't even begin to put into words how much you have enriched my life. You have such a wonderful, kind, caring and generous spirit. What you put out into the world always comes back to you so you'll always be surrounded by amazing people.

You're in my thoughts every day and in my prayers every night. Happy New Year my friend!

tojosan · 11 months ago

Dayngr, You've been a good friend and supporter this year. It's been great having you along side. You've given me the opportunity to shine in more ways than one. Thank you.

Best wishes in the New Year.

Karen Putz · 11 months ago

Happy New Year to you, Todd! I'm looking forward to many more Tweets together and seeing you at SOBCon'09! Hugs!

tojosan · 11 months ago

Thanks Kaaren. Looking forward to more time with you makes 2009 seem brighter already.

Liz Strauss · 11 months ago

Looks like I'm going to have to work harder this year. :)

tojosan · 11 months ago

Liz,
You should get an award. I hope my post helps you look back on 2008 fondly.

Michelle Vandepas · 11 months ago

Such a generous blog post. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better this coming year, and hopefully again at Sobcon. I felt so out of place and so at home at the same time at Sobcon, you helped welcome me. Thanks.
Oh, P.S. I found new people to follow above!

tojosan · 11 months ago

You make me blush about being generous. I felt like I shortchanged everyone.

You took time to reach out to me and many others this year. Brave and positive - what a combination.

Marti_L · 11 months ago

Oh Todd, I am so honored to be included on this list! Mighty fine company! Many blessings to you my friend! All the best in 2009!

tojosan · 11 months ago

Marti,
You've shown me trust, concern, friendship and more. Welcoming me into your inner sanctum and shouting out about me to your friends and more, those are more than I could have asked for. Thanks.

Connie Reece · 11 months ago

Todd, I'm so honored to be on your list--many thanks for including me and for your friendship. It was great to get to meet you this year.

Just to set the record straight, I'm not one of the leaders of BlogHer, although I've been privileged to speak at BlogHer Business and BlogHer in Second Life.

Happy New Year, friend!

tojosan · 11 months ago

Thank you Connie. You have impressed the heck out of me this year. It's been great having you along side.

Sorry about the BlogHer mistake, and just why aren't you in charge?! Ha.

Cheers to 2009.

Erin, aka QueenofSpain · 11 months ago

:)

Lucretia (GeekMommy) Pruitt · 11 months ago

You're always on my list babe! ;)

Lucretia Pruitt · 11 months ago

Great list - but I think you misspelled my name! ;)

Paisano® · 11 months ago

Nice list with some awesome people.

tojosan · 11 months ago

Thanks kindly Paisano.

For the record, Paisano has been one of the kindest and helpful folks I've met online. The fact that he's not included above does not reflect anything but my haste to get the list together.

Cheers Pai.

mousewords · 11 months ago

((Hugs)) And you are one of the people who made my 2008 special! Wow, thank you for including me in such a fantastic group!

tojosan · 11 months ago

You're welcome. Cheers to a fantastic new year.

GlendaWH · 11 months ago

Thank you, Todd. I'm warmed to be included in your list. I have enjoyed getting to know your gentle and caring soul, and I look forward to spending more time with you in 2009. Wishing you and Sharon all the best.

Hugs,
Glenda

tojosan · 11 months ago

Glenda,
So wonderful to have met you this year online and off. I knew right away we'd be friends. :)

All blessing to you two in 2009.

VickyH · 11 months ago

Thank you so much for your friendship. Your a special person and in that way, people who are seeking true friendships are drawn to your spirit.

I totally agree with all the @SOBCOn peeps on your list, @SOBCon is the best conference ever with the best people.

Thanks for all your support on my projects, your great advice, and wonderful friendship. *You give a kiss to your better half, Nana* because she seems to only make you a better person, which is hard to find.

xoxo VickyH (@eeUS)

tojosan · 11 months ago

I'll pass on the kiss for sure. Been great having you along side this year. Your encouragement to branch out on other blogs was spot on.

Keep me in mind for your future projects for sure. :)

richpalmer · 11 months ago

Todd: I appreciate this article. It is great that you take some time to recognize that we are a community -- worldwide as it is -- contributing to each others conversation.

I thank you for being a member of my connections. We've shared some good conversations, some laughs, some insight . It's been fun so far! Have a great 2009 and I look forward to opportunities to engage in the discussions even further!

tojosan · 11 months ago

Thanks for coming alongside this year Rich. Can't wait to see what's ahead for us.

Seafarer · 11 months ago

Gosh, Todd, thanks so much for including me on this list! I'm really honored - it has been a pleasure getting to know you.

I was so preoccupied thinking "business" at the last SOBCon that I didn't really focus properly during our conversations, but I hope I've made up for it on our Skype calls....and the beer I'll buy you when we meet F2F again. ;)

Happy New Year!

Sheila

tojosan · 11 months ago

LOL - you are the most serious person I talk with I swear.
It's been good getting to know you more throughout this year.
Looking forward to continued growth in our relationship.
Cheers. Fair winds and following seas.

Rick Mahn · 11 months ago

Todd, I really enjoyed this post. It speaks so much of friendships and the value in building relationships. That's what I think many of us have been looking for in social media, and you've captured not only a lot of great folks involved, but the reasons that make each of them so special

Thank you for being a part of my online world and I look forward to continuing into the future.

tojosan · 11 months ago

Thank you Rick. Glad to have you along. And honestly, there are tons of great folks. Wish I could capture them all.