Friday, December 15, 2006

bloganniversary


A year ago today I started this blog. 158 posts later, here I am. 158 days out of 365 in a year. Well, lets not count week-ends so its really 158 out of 261 days. That means that somehow, I had something to say 60% of the time, (yes, I'm a number cruncher kind of gal).

Why did I even start this? And why at this busy time of year? I have to blame it all on Dani. She introduced me to the blogging world and one day sent me an e-mail which stated "come on, go for it, all the COOL kids do it". And that was it, stayed up really late one night and got myself introduced to a whole new medium. Self-educucation for a techno-unsavvy girl.

So what did I get out of all this? Spent a lot of time at my computer, time I guess could have been spent on other things, like housework and exercise. But looking back at my original post, one of my main goals was to be a "family historian" which is really what this blog turned out to be. Simple anecdotes from my everyday life. It forces me to stand back, look at what is going on with me and around me, think about it and write it out. Its a celebration of my life. A simple life really. My new life. It provides an outlet for this working mom turned SAHM.

My other goal in my original post was to make this a gift to me. And it has. This is mine. All mine. At first I went at it on my own but was soon "found out" by some very special blog- friendly pals. Being a mom and being constantly torn in one hundred directions by everyone's demands, my blog is a time for me. I'll be thinking of things to say in my head while doing everyday mundane chores: doing dishes, chopping vegetables, folding laundry, and mostly driving around. I view it as brain exercise. Gotta keep those synapses fired up!

So happy anniversary to me. And a very big heartfelt thanks to all of you who take the time to read about my life and post comments. LOVE those comments and would love to comment on every comment and send it back to the sender if it could be done more easily. Would be more of a conversation. Precious girl talk.

Hoping the next year keeps bringing me inspirations!

6 comments:

Laurie said...

Happy bloganniversary to you!

Since it's getting harder for all of us to get together IRL, it's so nice to be able to 'catch up' on the blogs...

blogging is kind of addictive, isn't it? :)

Silver Creek Mom said...

Happy Anniversay! It's been a great time. I enjoy doing it myself.

Hugs

BeachMama said...

Happy Anniversary!! I am so happy to be able to stop by and visit, I love your stories and the way you write them all. Congratulations on sticking with it :)

Good Things I Find said...

I must say you are one of my favorite bloggers. A toast to the next year!

nancy said...

Ooohhh Happy 1 year!!!!

I love being able to check in on you this way, and also admire how much you share your pride in your children.

DaniGirl said...

Sorry I didn't post a comment the first time I read this - blogger was being fickle. Just wanted to let you know that I've loved the last year of insight into your heart and daily life. It's endeared you to me even more, and I didn't think that was possible!

Happy blogiversary!!