About the blog
I started this blog in the summer of 2012 just for fun. At first I was my only reader. I even pressed the like button on my own post to test it out since there was no one else reading this.
Since then, the blog and its readers have grown and the blog has developed its own character. I value it now as much for my own words as for the insightful comments readers post here. Currently I plan to not have a plan for the blog. I want to let it grow organically in directions that it wants to explore taking any shape or form it was meant to grow into.
About the content
As it stands now, I post a lot about writing and reading keeping it all very simple making these posts both entertaining and instructive for others as well as for myself. Many of these posts have also turned into instructions specifically about writing blogs.
My personal favourites are the essay-style creative non-fiction pieces that I put up from time to time. The rest of the posts are on whatever catches my fancy–humour, culture, travel, education, fiction, global lives, social media, life in general, things that happened or anything else which piques my curiosity or turns out fun.
About me
I grew up in Calcutta, India and moved to Florida, USA for higher education after which I taught writing at a big school in California, USA. I’ve moved around a lot since then from the New York City area to India to California to Singapore and then back to Florida’s beautiful coast. I’ve met some wonderful people along the way who have made those places I lived in worth knowing. I collected a couple of degrees in English literature along the way and worked in the field of Writing Studies but I still cannot say that I’ve even begun to scratch the surface of either field of study. (Updated April 2016)
Bottledworder was my third choice as far as names go but my very first real blog. My first two preferences were already taken that night the thought of starting a blog struck me. It has been nice to live as just Bottledworder in the blogosphere for the last six months remaining gender neutral and identity-less. However, many readers have been assuming that I’m a “he” and I began wondering what it was about my style that made them think I was a man. Although I am a woman, I don’t mind being whatever gender my readers assume I am based on my writing alone. That’s who Bottledworder really is. Just human.
I’ve started to quite like myself as Bottledworder lately. Thank you, readers, for reading along!
♥
BW
November 15, 2012
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78 responses to “About”
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Dear Bottledworder,
Thank you so much for stopping by Ahhiya! After having read your ‘About’, I’m sure you can relate when I say that I’ve just started blogging, and so any visitors, likes, comments and followings bring great pleasure!
I look forward to reading some of your stuff as well!
Cheers, and a happy 2013!LikeLike
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Thanks for stopping by my site. John 14:6.
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Thank you for stopping by my blog and clicking the “like” button. I always enjoy seeing who has visited my blog and try to learn a little more about who the person is behind the “Like” of my words. This is a fascinating, creative and unique blog. I have signed up to follow it because I enjoy blogs and things that are outside the realm of what is expected.
Merriest of Holiday wishes for you …. Happy New Year 2013
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Hey Bottledworder, sorry it’s taken me a minute to check you out. Wow! Thank you for finding and following ridingbitchblog. I’m excited to follow yours and learn how to be a better writer and blogger. Cheers!
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Thanks for liking my latest post. This is a nifty blog you got here. Impressive!
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Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my poem about the sometimes bleak Australian countryside. I have enjoyed your writing so far and will be back. Btw both experts and amateurs blog:)
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Thank you for being such an inspiration to me…I have nominated you for two awards: Blog of the Year 2012 and Very Inspiring Blogger. You can check out your link here http://mylatterhalf.wordpress.com/?p=1280&preview=true and I would be honored if you would accept the awards 🙂
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Here is another person from Calcutta too.
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I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award!
http://sousetoiles.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/versatile-blogger-award/LikeLike
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Thanks!
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Thank you for liking my post. I like your blogging style. Awesome blog! 🙂
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Dear bottledworder,
I discovered your blog after you “liked” my post “The Past in Black and White.” Although I’m a published writer with several non-fiction history books to my credit, I’m new to blogging. I’m finding it to be such a creative outlet. Your blog looks very interesting, and I enjoy your style. I look forward to reading more.
(BTW, I assumed you were a woman, even before I read this post. 🙂LikeLike
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I read your posts all the time and often reblog them because they are so great. I just read this about page and had no idea you were a female! I thought you were a guy for some reason. Strange.
I have a question for you: To what do you attribute you vast amount of readers and followers?
Thanks for all the great posts!http://dissertationgal.com
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Off the top of my head, I think I use a conversational style in the blog and yet I try to point to thoughts that go a little beyond the coffee shop discussion level. Perhaps readers like to take away this little bit of extra thinking that I try to provide. Also, I’m naturally an exploratory thinker–I think about many things and speculate on answers but my purpose is not to provide the one correct answer but to make people think. Perhaps this approach has suited readers? Also, I’ve tried to provide easily browsable material on the sidebars so the choice is up to the readers regarding what they want to read rather than what I want them to read. But I think readers themselves will be able to answer your question about what brings them here. In fact, I’m curious myself!
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I regularly read your posts but I stumbled upon your about page just today. Even I thought you were a “he” and when you did the pakoda post I thought, well this man surely knows how to cook :).
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I have really enjoyed your blog, so I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. The rules are at http://www.livesimplykmm.wordpress.com
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I love your blog and found it inspiring! 🙂 Sooo I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, check out the details here: http://wordsthatflowlikewater.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/thank-you-the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Dear bottledworder,
Let me count the ways how I love your blog… 🙂
I have to admit I am a bit jealous though! You have such a huge audience and number of followers, wow! And all in such a short time! Congratulations!I write a very humble blog. I am not famous at all but I like writing and reading just as much as other bloggers do.
Recently I was nominated to the Liebster Award and I would now like to nominate you as one of my 11 nominees. I hope you like it! The award consists of questions and answers and each nominee is asked to name another 11 bloggers and pass on the award. They should have less than 200 followers, which is surely not your case so I am breaking the rules but it’s worth it!
Would love to see you around and to find out more about you through this award 🙂LikeLike
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I am honoured that you nominated my blog. I am now going to look through your blog in detail.
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Yours is a wonderful blog I love to visit…!
Please accept a STAR… 🙂
http://abcofspiritalk.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/lifes-little-pleasures/LikeLike
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Thanks 🙂
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I have found your blog truly inspiring. I have nominated you for “very inspiring blogger award.” For details please visit the link http://journeythroughlifeblogdotcom.wordpress.com/award/
Thank you 🙂LikeLike
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It has, for reasons unknown, taken me a long while to visit. Now that I have, I feel the need to excuse myself for being so late. You’ve obviously been holding my seat.
Great blog. :o)
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Thank you for the like on my blog, I’m enjoying your posts.
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I never really happened to click on your blog for who knows what reason. Perhaps your avatar icon threw me off. But I’m glad I clicked! (: I just wanted to say thank you for always coming back to my blog and you can be sure I’ll check in on yours!
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Congrats! You’ve been nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award by Encourage One Another Daily. Thank you for sharing your words with me and others. You can pick up the award at my blog: http://encourageoneanotherdailyblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/a-big-thanksgiving-thank-you/
Blessings ~wLikeLike
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Thank you.
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Dropping by to say thank you for liking my post words. words. words. This morning was my first chance to visit your blog and I love it! I am certainly appreciating the tips and tricks that will help improve my self expression. Stop by Life Out Loud anytime. You are always welcome.
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Thank you for liking my blog post! Great blog here, bottledworder …. I will follow your advice.
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You do an amazing job of blogging. I love the article you posted today. I browsed your website today, not analytically, just enjoyably. Funny, I just naturally assumed you were a woman. I plan to come back often to get more tips on writing. I started the blogging experiment in April, and am totally hooked, but haven’t been nearly as successful in terms of numbers or Freshly Pressed as you have been. Congratulations! One of the new features I’ve added is a Featured Blog after each article I post. Today I am featuring your blog, which is impressive! http://wp.me/2jC53
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Heya thanx for stoppin by my little bloggesphere. Hope gona take some time and check out your blog later at home.
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Hi! I am terribly tardy with this, but wanted to say thank you for dropping by my blog and for the “like” on my “Droplets” post. I’ve actually visited your blog and savored your writing many times since getting the email notification of your visit, so I thought I had already sent a thank-you. And I thought I was already following your blog, too. (Apparently, I am very forgetful, though! LOL)
I love your writing very much. And I am looking forward to many happy hours reading your blog entries. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and thoughts with the rest of us.
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Thanks for reading!
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Congratulations – and it’s great to read About you – I’d also assumed you were male, but had just worked out the Indian connection after reading another entry. Now, I wonder if knowing more of your identity will change the way I read your posts!
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🙂 !
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Hi there! I just nominated you for the Sunshine Award. It is given and passed on to “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere”. You may read the details here: http://stepintothecruz.wordpress.com/2012/11/22/my-very-first-blog-award-nomination-ever/ I would love it if you accept this nomination. Hope to hear from you soon1 xoxo
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OH – I see you posted the “about” on November 15. — about a week ago. So…now I find out some basic stuff about you and also that you are a woman!! Hahahaha – that was funny that I was so sure of myself. I think it was in a post where you described growing up in India and some conversation with your mother…?? I don’t remember now– – and for some reason I’m picturing this guy from India who did that movie Obama 2016…whatever! I merged the two brilliant writers together. I don’t know what made me think. Anyway, keep up the great work and thanks for posting the “about” page and for all the rest of your posts. now you are Ms. Bottledworder.
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Love your blog!!!
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will come back for sure!
Enjoy your journey. 😀LikeLike
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Thanks for the “Like”. I must say, I’m totally in awe of your craft. I’ll be stopping by frequently me thinks.
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Just wanted to say – thanks for liking a post on my blog. Wasn’t expecting it to come from such a talented writer as yourself. I’d love to know how you came across it. Would you do me the pleasure?
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I have nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award. Congratulations.
You can see the award at http://stevenleocampbell.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/a-super-sweet-blogging-award/
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If it helps, I immediately assumed you were female.. Though, I can’t explain why
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🙂 ha ha
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Thank you for your Like on my blog post! I’m just starting out, so I could relate to the opening paragraphs on your About page. I like your style.
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I like the name bottleworder. It says a lot. 🙂
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Yeah thanks for the like! Nice blog it looks really cute 😀
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Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the like! 🙂
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I have enjoyed reading your blog and posts. I also want to congratulate you on getting the ‘Freshly Pressed’ award. How wonderful. And too, thank you also for reading my blog, and the ‘likes’. I have had mine since spring so am also rather new at it and am learning along the way.
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Thank you for visiting me. Like you, my blog is developing its own character. Congratulations on the trifecta!
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nice, and congrats on the 3000 followers.
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Surprise surprise…your a woman. A little shocked I was. Then again that just goes to show your amazing writing ability. Now there’s a character …(haha). I will still look forward to reading more.
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🙂 I am. BW doesn’t have to be!
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I also ended up with my third choice of name – and I like it much better thatn the two, which were already taken.
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Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed for a third time. I have to admit that I thought you were a ‘he’ as well. Can’t say why but knowing your gender inspires me to work on my own writing style.
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You too? ! 🙂
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Thank you for letting us all know who you are!
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[…] About […]
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After reading some of the blogs, I have concluded: I like your style. Keep on keeping on. I’ll keep reading.
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Thanks for the encouragement.
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Dear bottledworder,
Thank you for liking our “I don’t know much about art…” post on The Two Bruces blog. We hope you come back often. We are enjoying yours as well.
Bruce and Bruce
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