Monday, May 28, 2012

Blog Anniversary - Yo Yo!!!

I can't believe it has been a year since I started this little blog.



I started it on a whim, really.

I was at home with my baby and was feeling kinda disconnected from the world. A common "mommy with a baby" feeling.

And I could hardly take off to Italy, India and fricin' Bali a la "Eat, Pray, Love"...


My life was revolving around my kids and I felt I needed something for myself.

I also needed an outlet to express myself creatively.

If I don't have a creative outlet, I feel like I start to fill up with bad stuff and it starts to trickle out in different ways. Creativity helps me to process what is inside me...mix it up...and produce something positive.



I had also had my first of now several articles published in a Canadian parenting/family magazine and it was well received...so I felt encouraged to share a little more of my writing...even though I didn't think too many would read. Maybe a few friends and family members.



I really had no idea how blogs can take on a little life of their own.

I didn't really realize that people actually start to follow blogs that they enjoy. I mean, religiously!



Well...I guess I kinda knew that since I myself had followed blogs before...and still do...but I really did not expect anyone...especially people I didn't know...to follow mine!

Huh?!?!??
There are actually people following my bloggy blog?


It really was a personal project.

And so now, I do have a little following in the blogosphere.

Apparently, this is a map of the blogosphere. Wow!


I am not one of those massively successful "mommy-bloggers" who make tons of money at what they do. Sure, that would be great...but the money I have made as a result of my blog is hardly massive.

It has lead to some writing gigs. Some paid...most of them not.

But what it has certainly lead to is a strong connection with like-minded people from all over the world.

It is pretty amazing how the Internet can bring people together.

This is kinda a creepy image that represents the Internet bringing people together.


Blogging has helped me sort through my own thoughts on a number of topics and apparently has helped a few others along the way.

So as I approach my blogging "anniversary" (or has it already passed?), I just wanted to give my readers a shout out (YAY!) and a big thanks for your support, your comments and your loyal readership.



I have really enjoyed this journey thus far...and as long as I keep liken' it, I figure, I will keep on keeping on.

I hope you hang in there with me!


And just as a little aside - I am off to the Mayan Riviera this week to celebrate my friend's nuptials. This means no blogging. No computer in fact!

I have never gone a week without a post - so I just wanted to let you know that I am still here. Except on a beach. With a drink. Soaking in the rays.

Dreaming up new things to write about.

This is where I'll be if ya need me!


I'll be back!

Kisses from Mexico!

"MUUUUUUWAH!"


Smiles,

Lora


2 comments:

  1. Happy First Year Anniversary! Here's to many more! May your trip be filled with childlike inspiration and adult like margaritas!

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  2. Happy First Anniversary!You have been such an inspiration to me with my dog blog from the get go. Your creative talents are superb, no wonder you have such a huge following! I love your writing and thanks for the postive energy as a mentor to me :)Enjoy your much needed vacation

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