What Do You Love About Blogs?

Yesterday afternoon I had a little bit of time to sit down and catch up on my favorite blogs. I don't know why, but something about a few of the posts I read yesterday just got me completely jazzed. I thought the posts were fun, not just fun ... but F-U-N, and it made me remember why I started reading blogs (and writing my own) in the first place.

You can't deny that there is something a little crazy about it. I know we are in the generation of technology overload and oversharing, so maybe it's not too far-fetched that we get so much pleasure out of sitting in front of our bright computers, peeking in on how others live their lives. But really. Let's all agree that it's a tad cuckoo.

When I first started reading blogs (NieNie Dialogues was the kickstarter blog for me), I was so enthralled with the world of blogging and the sort of subculture out there of people who put their lives -- or at least what they were willing to share -- online for all to witness.

I love finding a blogger whose writing style I really click with. Someone who makes me laugh -- and if their specialty is dry wit, then I'm even more sold. Someone with fun life experiences. Someone who isn't scared of a little self-depricating humor. Someone who can balance strength and confidence with vulnerability. Someone with meaningful photography in their posts (unlike this post, ahem). Someone who is optimistic. Someone who brings a unique perspective to the table.

So I think that's my "love list" when it comes to blogs. 

I'm curious, what do you love about blogs? What type of posts really speak to you? Do you remember the first blog you ever really got hooked into?