Dagnabbit! I missed my blog anniversary again! How could I let that happen? That's it. The date (March 11) is going in my calendar right now.
I have no excuse for not recognizing the date, other than I don't typically toot my own horn, pat myself on the back, or any other idiom that refers to praising oneself.
But gosh darn it, I am going to be proud of myself for achieving this milestone. I was about to start listing all the things I have not accomplished with this blog, but I have decided to appreciate it as a personal success with no reservations or conditions. I write when I feel I have something to say, either to those who choose to read it or just to myself. I enjoy the feeling of putting a few words together in a way that expresses my thoughts and captures just one moment in time for me.
What were some of those moments in the past year? I just took a quick trip down memory lane looking for highlights.
I watched a few series finales, some just because, and one because I had been a regular viewer. (I still miss Craig Ferguson on late-night TV.) I started using Tumblr as yet another creative outlet. I'm reading more than I had been in recent years and find myself wondering why I ever let that disappear from my regular routine. I wrote my annual "letter" to my dad as I've tried to do the last few years (though I was a bit behind schedule this year). I'm back in touch with the people who used to live next door and spent some time thinking about what it means to be a neighbor. And I gave my family an opportunity to offer a toast every month on an otherwise ordinary day.
I've been writing here for five years. I was a bit apprehensive about putting myself "out there" at first, but now the only thing I worry about before hitting the "Publish" button is that I've made a typo. In honor of that accomplishment, I raise a glass to myself (and to those of you who occasionally stop by for a visit):
I did recognize when I'd reached the three-year mark here. My first post still makes me smile. It was the right decision for me to start writing.
Comments? Suggestions? Random thoughts? Please, I welcome your comments (moderated) below, or use the box to the right to send me an email.
I have no excuse for not recognizing the date, other than I don't typically toot my own horn, pat myself on the back, or any other idiom that refers to praising oneself.
But gosh darn it, I am going to be proud of myself for achieving this milestone. I was about to start listing all the things I have not accomplished with this blog, but I have decided to appreciate it as a personal success with no reservations or conditions. I write when I feel I have something to say, either to those who choose to read it or just to myself. I enjoy the feeling of putting a few words together in a way that expresses my thoughts and captures just one moment in time for me.
What were some of those moments in the past year? I just took a quick trip down memory lane looking for highlights.
I watched a few series finales, some just because, and one because I had been a regular viewer. (I still miss Craig Ferguson on late-night TV.) I started using Tumblr as yet another creative outlet. I'm reading more than I had been in recent years and find myself wondering why I ever let that disappear from my regular routine. I wrote my annual "letter" to my dad as I've tried to do the last few years (though I was a bit behind schedule this year). I'm back in touch with the people who used to live next door and spent some time thinking about what it means to be a neighbor. And I gave my family an opportunity to offer a toast every month on an otherwise ordinary day.
I've been writing here for five years. I was a bit apprehensive about putting myself "out there" at first, but now the only thing I worry about before hitting the "Publish" button is that I've made a typo. In honor of that accomplishment, I raise a glass to myself (and to those of you who occasionally stop by for a visit):
Here's to another year filled with
fine times,
magical adventures,
and great memories!
I did recognize when I'd reached the three-year mark here. My first post still makes me smile. It was the right decision for me to start writing.
Comments? Suggestions? Random thoughts? Please, I welcome your comments (moderated) below, or use the box to the right to send me an email.
