It’s hard to believe that’s it has been one year already since I began “Making Our Life Matter”. There were some weeks where I wrote daily blog posts, and there was a few months when I skipped blogging entirely. I joined several blogging communities, got really involved in them and then stop, and even started my own. I shared great times, good memories, and some not so nice experiences. Running and maintaining your blog on your own domain is hard work. Some days I want to pull my hair out when I can’t get my theme from my head to the screen. Other times I feel like I have no clue why I am doing this. I get discouraged from lack of comments, very low page views, and little or no inspiration. But you know what? I wouldn’t change any of it. I am looking forward to seeing what the New Year will bring, and hope that you will too!
What would you like to see on my blog?
I hear ya on all of this. I only recently started blogging again after letting my site sit for a year and a half. I also blogged for about two years back in 2004, which were pretty much the dark ages of blogging. I wish I had never let the first blog go. I documented a lot of things on there that I can’t get back now. Stopping by from SITS!
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Twitter: MOLM2011
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Thanks so much for stopping in! I have started and stopped, continued and deleted more blogs than I care to admit. This is the first time I have gone a whole year while being self-hosted. There are some days where I think “What Am I Doing?” Other times I can’t imagine NOT having this blog! Have a wonderful week!
Twitter: dakotapam
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Congrats on your blogiversary! It is a labor of love. My advice to yu is to write like no one is reading and then be surprised when people do. it is very freeing!
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Twitter: MOLM2011
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Thanks Pam! I am definitely trying to do that. I took almost 6 weeks off at the end of the year, so I think that may help!
Congrats on the anniversary! Stopping by from SITS today!
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Thank you for stopping in Sadie! I hope you enjoyed your visit, and will return soon
Happy anniversary! Blogging is definitely an up and down roller coaster ride, but it’s a lot of fun on the way.
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It certainly is! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Twitter: candilandco
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Thanks exciting one year down and ? to go. I think you’re doing a great job. Keep it up.
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Thank you Candi! Some days are better than others, but I will keep at it!
Twitter: ElaineSearer
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Congratulations on your one year blogiversary, too! I’m with you on the ups and downs of it all. It’s great to have a creative outlet like a blog, and I’m glad you’re sticking with it!
BTW, I really like the way you change your blog design from time to time. I’m sooooo not good at those technical aspects of blogging.
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Twitter: MOLM2011
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Thanks Elaine. Trust me, it is not an easy thing to do. I am totally confused with the whole SEO thing, but I think that will be part of my blog goals list!
Yea! I love those mile stones! Has it just been one year? It seems like you’ve been blogging longer than that!
I know what you mean. It can be a tough business!
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Twitter: MOLM2011
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You are so right, Esther! I have been blogging longer. But this is the first time I have paid for hosting, and purchased my own domain. So that is the anniversary I am celebrating!
It is hard when the comments aren’t coming like you’d hope for! I think we’ve all been there. I hope your 2013 will be a great blogging year for you!
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