From readers of my blog In the New. Comments have not been edited for spelling or grammar.

Been enjoying your site. You’re a hoot! You’re like some little old eccentric lady who doesn’t care if people think she’s odd…except that you’re not old! Just really cool! –Kathy
I love your blog. Just discovered it from hearing you on Weekend America. I drink out of large mugs all of the time. MORE COFFEE. PS: I emailed you. I’m sandbox in the basement guy. –- Shane
I just read about you in the February cosmo and I think this is an amazng idea!!! Congratulations to you for being so imaginitive and for sticking with it!!! –Callie
Okay, I think this one ties Peep experiments for my favorite thus far! Love your blog - the whole thing is such a fun idea –-Feminist Housewife
Hi- I love looking at your blog. I don’t know if you are planning to write a book about your adventures, but like a previous poster said, all that you write is refreshing. What a fun outlook to life. –-Nita
I just want to tell you that I LOVE your blog! I read about your journey on CNN’s ‘Young People Who Rock’ blog and I must say, I was intrigued with your amazing endeavor! Keep on, keeping on and thank you for sharing your adventures! –-Emily
I LOVE your blog! You take the ordinary and make it extraordinary! –IL Chic
Love your blog, love the idea behind it. Life in your thirties rocks! –Stacia
You might be happy (and slightly horrified) to know that I spent a solid 3 hours reading all about your 29th year of life so far. I love what you’re doing, and definitely think I’ll be stopping by your blog every now and again to see what you’ve been up lately. Thank you, CNN! –-Tasmin
I loved reading your blogs and hilarious “firsts.”Take care and keep blogging. Your writings are always fun to read! –Big Fan in Central IL
I just saw this on CNN and this is such a cool idea. I’m only turning 27 this year, but I might start planning now for my 29th year. It looks like you’re having so much fun! –-Kat
Great site. Saw it on CNN then checked it out. You are a pretty witty writer. The blog was far more entertaning than I expected. –-Anonymous
wow, what a fun and refreshing idea. I want to borrow your idea. I’ll be t urning 39 in a couple months and think this would be a fun thing to do. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to reading your earlier enteries. you rock girl….
Needless to say that “Life is short, keep it interesting” is like the perfect example of your adventurous lifestyle. you became an instant inspiration for some here..keep it going & we wish you a very happy new year & most-memorable birthday ever….-–Veer
Thanks soooo much for making this project of yours public! You provided me with many a smile and laughs throughout your years adventures! Congrats on a Job EXTREMELY well done and here’s to your 30’s being absolutlely FABULOUS!!!!!!! You are truly a ROCK STAR!–Chad The Bad