let's celebrate...

hApPY bLogOvErsAry

(mini chocolate chip ice cream sandwich)

i've learned so much about myself and about the "blog world" over the past year...

i had no idea what i was rEaLLy getting into when i submitted my very first post.

here are just some of things i've discovered:

- blogging is personal & i put a lot of thought into it.

- blogging is therapeutic

- blogging is a lot of fun

- a lot of my posts seem to center around food - particularly baked goods. *grin*

- it's important to take the time to comment on other blogs

- blogging requires time...and sometimes a lot of it...

- inspiration from others can help you find yourself

- blog comments are like gifts...i love opening them!

- it takes time & commitment to maintain an interesting blog

- the time & effort i put into my blog makes me appreciate the efforts of other bloggers...

- the more you blog, the better you get at it

- there seem to be endless widgets/gadgets to add - pick only the ones that are worthwhile

- there are so many wonderful friends/people i've met

- a little goes a long way

- blogging isn't all about a "follower count" (although it's nice to be followed) *wink*

- always give credit and site sources

- there are many like-minded people out there searching for creativity, inspiration and

the knowledge that there are others like them...

- sometimes the inspiration i'm searching for is right in front of me - my children/family

- my motivation for taking pictures comes directly from my passion for posting/sharing them here.

- i blog for selfish reasons - me. me. and me. (it's been sooo good for me).

- i blog because it allows me to record my life/journal at the same time.

- sometimes i go for a few days without any posts because of time constraints...and that's okay.

- although i've debated whether or not to keep music on my blog because it may, potentially,

irritate some readers. BUT...without music, my blog wouldn't be a true representation of ME.

- blogging is worth it...

a big HUGE thank you to all of my readers...

your comments, feedback & support continue to lift me.

i ADORE you!

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Don't forget...

You've got until midnight tonight to have a chance at winning my first blog give-away...

GO HERE TO ENTER...

there's a serious competition going on between who can send over the most friends...

i won't mention names...but these two gals are neck-in-neck...

hugs to everyone...

thank you for the genuine excitement and support...

...good luck!

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Keeping It Real:

the picture of the mini chocolate chip ice cream sandwich took me several attempts

to get it right.(and i'm still not 100% satisfied...*laughing*)

it ended up back in the freezer at least two different times so it could harden back up. *wink*