About Blog

Puddles are fascinating. They are all made of the same stuff: water and maybe some mud. Yet, each one has its own personality, its own reflections. Some reflect more of what is, some less. Aren’t you curious to see what reflects in this little puddle of a blog?

About me

Hi, I am Natalie, a graphic designer and writer, living in Calgary, Canada. Currently I work as a business communicator for an energy transportation company. In spare time, I am a bookworm and canine aficionado. I started this blog to share my passion for writing and to explore avenues of creative expression that make our lives more fulfilling and more fun.

If you are a blogger, I would greatly appreciate if you leave a short comment, so I can visit your blog.

Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to “seeing” you again soon!

30 Responses

on December 12, 2011 at 8:26 am | Reply Michelle

Hi there. Thanks for subscribing to my blog I wanted to let you know though that when I went to click the link, after seeing you subscribed, to get to your blog it didn’t work. You have it set as reflectionsinapuddle.com instead of reflectionsinapuddle.wordpress.com
on December 12, 2011 at 8:44 am | Reply reflectionsinapuddle

Hi Michelle, thank you very much for pointing it out!
on January 6, 2012 at 9:13 pm | Reply marsha4852

Natalie, I put your blog down as a related article as i don’t really know how to do trackbacks. I suppose i could read up on it again, but no time right now. Care to explain?
- on January 6, 2012 at 9:38 pm | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  sorry, I am not sure about it myself. I just deleted that comment. I am new to wordpress myself, and get easily confused by the process. It took me a while to figure out how to add related post links using Zemanta. Duh!:)
on February 8, 2012 at 8:36 pm | Reply Cowboy

Howdy Natalie –

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I’m glad you did, I’m going to enjoy reading yours.
- on February 8, 2012 at 8:42 pm | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  Howdy Cowboy,
  
  Nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by to say hi!
on February 24, 2012 at 8:37 pm | Reply andy1076

Hi! Thank you for stopping by my blog
on March 5, 2012 at 7:12 am | Reply jennysserendipity

Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my post Neil Camara Photography
- on March 5, 2012 at 9:07 pm | Reply andy1076
  
  Hi Jenny!
  - on March 6, 2012 at 8:26 am jennysserendipity
    
    Hello Andy
on March 9, 2012 at 3:28 am | Reply Subhan Zein

Hi Natalie,

You’ve got an interesting blog up here. I’d be hopping around reading your posts if you don’t mind!

Subhan Zein
- on March 9, 2012 at 9:06 am | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  Hello, thanks for stopping by and browsing! I noticed you left several comments. I really appreciate it. I’ll be sure to reply to all your comments and check out your blog in the next little while. Cheers!
on March 9, 2012 at 4:06 am | Reply Subhan Zein

Hi Natalie,

It’s me again! I hope you don’t get bored with my comments!

I noticed that you flash fiction, I’m writing flash fiction myself, and I’d like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit my blog. I’ve got some flash fiction and poetry that you may like:

“The Scholar and the Boatman: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/the-scholar-and-the-boatman/
“Two Rupiah Notes”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/two-rupiah-notes/
“Becoming Human”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/becoming-human/
“Chinese Bamboo and Paulo Coelho”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/chinese-bamboo-and-paulo-coelho/
And the latest: “Pham and Her Gold Fish” http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/pham-and-her-gold-fish/

Please feel free to have a look at them and I do hope that you will like what I have in store for you!

Thank you and have a great day!

Warm regards from Down Under,

Subhan Zein
on March 10, 2012 at 10:49 am | Reply jennysserendipity

Thank you for liking two of my post and have a good weekend
on March 12, 2012 at 9:28 pm | Reply jennysserendipity

Thank you for liking my post about Erik Johansson ..Have a good week ahead
on March 17, 2012 at 3:33 pm | Reply jennysserendipity

Hiya!

Thank you for the visit and liking my post about Old Barn by Ronneil Camara Photography. Sorry was not able to thanked you right away since my week was pretty hectic. Happy weekend.
on March 17, 2012 at 3:43 pm | Reply jennysserendipity

Thank you for liking my post about the pregnant woman in the train.
on March 18, 2012 at 2:48 pm | Reply orples

Greetings Natalie,

I just wanted to let you know that I have posted the Versatile Bloggers Award that you were so kind to nominate me for. I apologize for having taken so much time in displaying it, but alas she is now there for the world to see with a link back to you in gratitude. I still have a couple more to post, but will try to get them up ASAP, since I am honored that you thought enough of me to nominate me in the first place. Thank you so much for the honors!.
- on March 18, 2012 at 9:10 pm | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  Dear Orples, no worries! I am so happy to see all those badges on your home page. You really deserve them! Congrats on your most recent ones!
  
  I think awards are a great way for bloggers to connect and to give to and show appreciation of the community. It’s a wonderful experience that makes blogging so much more personal. It can get a bit more time consuming, because you have to respond and post and nominate, but it is totally worth it. I am so glad to be a part of this community.
on March 19, 2012 at 12:02 pm | Reply Versatile & 7×7 Awards! Woot! ^.^ « My story to you..

[...] recently been awarded the Versatile award by Natalie at Reflections in a puddle and Tonij at Barefoot Baroness. It is an absolute honour to receive awards from such talented [...]
on March 21, 2012 at 11:32 pm | Reply fivereflections

hello

David in Maine USA
on March 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm | Reply reneeboomer

Hi, I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. If you choose to accept, please visit my blog for more information. http://www.positiveboomer.wordpress.com
- on March 24, 2012 at 3:54 pm | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  Which means you received the Inspiring blogger award yourself – Congratulations!!! And thank you very much for nominating me. I am honoured.
  - on March 24, 2012 at 4:26 pm reneeboomer
    
    YOU are welcome. Happy you are pleased. YOU deserve it.
on March 25, 2012 at 9:34 pm | Reply joannei

Good Evening Natalie.
My name is Joanne, Iam a new blogger passing threw & wanted to introduce myself. Iam also trying to figure out this whole thing here lol . Im here to bring awarness for the danger of smoking, copd,emphysema, & I also attached a page for my journey while i wait for my lung transplant. So, I guess the way ill get my message out is keep blogging & keep commenting, thank you & I hope you keep writing.
- on March 26, 2012 at 12:47 pm | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  Hello Joanne, thanks for stopping by! I think your message is very important and blogging about it can be a good way to get the word out. From your blog I get that you are a very optimistic person and that’s a wonderful attitude. I am sure you’ll meet and get connected with many amazing people (and their blogs) in blogosphere. I think it’s a great way to meet people and find a community of like-minded individuals. Another great benefit of blogging – it keeps you busy and motivated. Good luck and stay connected!:-)
on April 11, 2012 at 5:01 pm | Reply reneeboomer

HI Natalie. I have you on my list of nominees. I just couldn’t get into your blog for some reason. This time it worked. Anyhoo… I have nominated you in some “Amazing Awards”. Please take a peek at http://www.positiveboomer.wordpress.com Renee
on April 18, 2012 at 10:21 am | Reply Delia (Postcards from Asia)

Hi, I’m a new visitor to your blog – your comment about Smoke and Mirrors on Carl’s blog brought me here. I’ve read the book recently and enjoyed it a lot, looking forward to your review.
- on April 18, 2012 at 7:08 pm | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  hi Delia, thank you very much for stopping by! I am really enjoying the book, Smoke and Mirrors, although not every single story. There is a couple of stories I didn’t get.
  - on April 18, 2012 at 8:25 pm Delia (Postcards from Asia)
    
    Which stories you didn’t get? I liked most of them, I may just have found my new favorite author. He’d have to sit behind Stephen King though, he’s number one.