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Sunday, February 12, 2012

It's my anniversary!
And love is in the air.

I've been blogging for just over a year now, and it's time to reflect on the year that it has been.

I began blogging every day, but after a few months I was worn out! I have two blogs - keeping up with the writing, administration and social media requirements of two blogs has been quite a challenge!

I eventually settled into writing somewhere between two and four posts a week and didn't get too down on myself when even that didn't happen.

Earlier this year, my computer died, and it's been a struggle to find files and get back up and running. The pause taught me that life indeed does go on even if I'm not posting regularly, and that my beloved friends and fans will forgive me and visit when I return.

I've learned a lot this year, about myself, my limits, my writing ability, and the fact that much of what happens in the maintenance of a blog or two has very little to do with writing!

I've met some truly wonderful people. I'm so grateful for all of you, for the connections, the friendships, the support - all of it. Thank-you!

It's #MondayListicles time with @NorthWestMommy, and this week's theme is LOVE. Appropriate with Valentine's day on the horizon. I thought, since I'm reminiscing and all, that I'd share what I love most about blogging.

Ah, blogging. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

1. You keep my mommy brain from becoming mommy mush. While other parts of my body may be heading south, at least my brain - which would otherwise have nothing to entertain it but CBC Kids TV, Raffi and Crazy Eights - has a place to go for stimulation.

2. You let me continue to keep one hand in the computer world. This is good from the standpoint of keeping up my general skills, but also maddening as always. Like many such unions, ours is a love-hate relationship at times. The passion keeps it fresh!

3. Without you, I would probably spend most of my days talking about my child's bodily fluids and the oh-so-precious things he does each and every passing minute. Alright, I'm still guilty of that, but I talk about lots of other stuff now too, thanks to you.

4. Through blogging, I am able to vent my frustrations, ask vexing questions, and pour my heart out to a warm and encouraging audience. WAY cheaper than therapy.

5. If it weren't for you, Blogs, I'd have never met these lovely ladies... or had these supportive bloggers as guests... or subscribed to this many fun blogs... or joined such fabulous networks as this one. I would never have met any of the fabulous authors I've had the pleasure of interviewing. My life is richer because of you.

6. Thanks to you and social media, I'm "someone". It's true! People actually "follow" me. How cool is that?

7. I get to hop, link up, follow, tweet, share, pin, chat and stumble, all because of you.

8. I've been more inclined to read, write, craft, cook and photograph my world, also because of you.

9. I love that you have allowed me to share my life and my loves with the world. Through you, I have been able to honour a number of people and to tell others how I feel about them. That's awesome.

10. Oh, and the laughs. Thank-you so very much for the laughs.

BONUS. Finally, without you, dear Blogs, I would never have discovered the #MondayListicle and all of its perks, including the wonderful and wacky gaggle of girls and guys I adore connecting with each and every Monday!

Love is in the air. 
Love is all you need. 
I heart this listicle, and Blogs, I heart you too! Thanks for a fun-loving year!

47 comments:

  1. Love Cookies Mom !! I really don't think it is the frequency of post or the design of the blog, or social media involment that make the blog. It is the content and the person behind it. That is why we love yours. Happy Blogiversary my friend. I agree with all 10!

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  2. Happy 1st Year!!

    There is so much to love about blogging, isn't there? Glad you love it. It's the love that keeps us blogging.

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  3. Thank-you, Stasha! That makes me feel better about the lacklustre start to 2012 I am having. :)

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  4. Alison, so true. It's getting to where I can't count the number of times I have thought about quitting for various reasons, but still I'm drawn to it.

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  5. #5, yes! Thank you, Sue, for being our friends as well!

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  6. I, for one, am glad you keep going...even if that means it has to be sporadic at times!

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  7. Happy anniversary, Sue! Great post about blogging. It really is all that!

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  8. Thanks Beth! I appreciate your support and words of wisdom this past year.

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  9. My Mercurial Nature - thank-you so much for that. It's words like yours that make it possible to keep going!!!

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  10. Thanks Jen! It is all that....and a bag of chips!

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  11. What an original idea - Ode to Mommy-Blogging.
    Very romantic!
    My computer died a few weeks ago and I'm still upside down about it. (-:

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  12. Happy 1 year blogging anniversary!

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  13. Happy Bloggiversary! I'm so glad there is this wonderful community that keeps us sane and supports us during the crazy times.

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  14. Happy blog anniversary! I am right there with you...blogging a year in March!

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  15. Happy blogiversary!! This is a GREAT list....I feel the exact same way, about all of them!

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  16. Happy one year! I'm glad you still love blogging and enjoy the community - I feel the same way.

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  17. Ado, I'm still scrambling! What a mess something like that can make of your life. Little things like finding something you want to pin and realizing.... I have to reinstall the pin tool! I feel your pain.

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  18. Miss Marina, I agree! If not for other mothers, near and virtually far away, I'd have gone mad long ago!!

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  19. Thanks Natalie! You know, I almost missed it altogether, so crazy is life right now (missed it by a couple of days). It's nice to slow down and recognize what an achievement it is! Yours comes soon.....

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  20. Thank-you, Greta! Blogging can be frustrating, yes? So, it was nice to pay homage and talk about what's so great about it.

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  21. Thanks Katie. If it weren't for the community, I don't think I could do it. It's nice to get feedback and support!

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  22. Happy Blogiversary, sweet friend! WAY cheaper than therapy...I agree. Glad we've connected through the interwebs, and may you have another fabulous year!
    xo
    Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day!

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  23. Thanks Jen. :) It's been nice getting to know you too. Thanks for your friendship and support! Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

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  24. Love this post. Happy anniversary! We heart you too!

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  25. Happy Anniversary Sue! You are such a gift to the blogosphere so no matter how much or how often, just know that and keep doing what you do:) <3 Shannon

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  26. Thanks SG. You all are makin' me feel the love today!

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  27. Shannon, thank-you! That's so nice of you to say.

    The next time I'm having a rough day, I'm going to re-read all your comments. xo

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  28. Happy anviversary. Love to follow along with you. Here's to many more years.

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  29. So glad I met you! You are nothing short of sweet, genuine, kind and BEEautiful (inside and out)

    Happy Anniversary:)

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  30. Happy bloggiversary! I'm so glad we got to connect over our shared passion for blogging!

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  31. Great list! And happy 1st anniversary!! I agree with all 10 things!

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  32. Thank-you, Paul! I'll raise a glass to that!

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  33. Bruna, you always say the sweetest things. Thank-you! I'm so glad I've connected with you as well, and that we got to meet in person!

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  34. Thanks Amanda! I'm glad we were able to connect as well - it was so nice to meet you in person. :)

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  35. Happy Blogiversary Cookie's Mom! I stole this from Jen, cause I liked it! Thanks Jen. Here's to another year. :)

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  36. Happy 1st blogging anniversary! What a great accomplishment!

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  37. Happy Anniversary...and Happy Valentine's Day! I'm glad blogging has saved you from countless discussions about your child's bodily fluids. Though I'm sure they would be fascinating. ;)

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  38. Thanks Linda! Thanks so much for your support and friendship.

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  39. Thanks Barbara! It feels like kind of a big deal, even though it's really just the result of time passing by. :)

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  40. Justine, thanks for stopping by and following! Visiting and following you....

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  41. Thanks Jacqui. Can you imagine a blog entirely dedicated to that subject?

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  42. Happy bliggaversary!!!
    So glad that you started and do honored to know you.

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  43. Thanks Leighann. It's been a pleasure getting to know you as well!

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  44. So funny and so true. The blogging world has become much more real to me since we moved to Abu Dhabi, which is a long, long way from old friends & family. But now there are all these lovely people all around the globe... so nice. Happy valentines day, blogger!

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  45. Thanks Deborah! I've enjoyed reading your blog and getting to know you!

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