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A year ago today, on the pseudo dare of a few women I "knew" through a Yahoo group, I decided to start a blog. I didn't even know what a blog was, let alone that there was an actual community of bloggers out there. It started out innocently enough with my virgin blogging post, and it has grown into something that still baffles me on a daily basis.
I remember when I hit my 100th post. I was actually surprised to have gotten there and was still just learning about the true value of blogging. Now, here I am - a year later - 285 posts under my belt, and I am finally realizing that I'm just beginning to reap the personal rewards of blogging.
I'll be doing a few posts over the next week about how blogging has impacted my life, but wanted to start with this vlog. You see, Matt-Man (who, for the record, didn't show himself on my blog until December 13th - a full THREE MONTHS after I started this damn thing) sent me a blogiversary gift, and being the kind of person I am, I thought I'd share.
Just ignore the references to the "first vlog" - it's actually going to be the second vlog and will be posted tomorrow. Unfortunately, I couldn't find an acceptable place to edit out the reference, so you're stuck with my
Oh, and after you watch the vlog, scroll down a bit because there is a contest ... yes ... with real prizes and everything!
**CONTEST DETAILS**
Anyone who leaves a comment on this blogiversary post will be eligible for a coveted prize package. Now, I can't tell you what you should be coveting because then you might not enter I'm not even sure what you should be coveting. You can leave as many comments as you'd like, but it will not improve your chances of winning. The prize will be mailed, so you must be willing to trust me not to stalk you with your address.
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51 comments:
It's a great video; it makes you more real to me (not that you were real before). Maybe you ought to have T-shirts for your blog and sell them to your readers.
happy year one...your weblog is great fun
I am sure you can do that shirt and bottle justice!
(I thought the bags were for after drinking too...)
I can't see the VLOG because of the net security here at work. I do want to wish you a happy Blogiversary and let you know that I've seen you grow tremendously over the months I've been reading you. I admire the way you take the time to acknowledge pretty much every commenter and you have impressed me with the depth of your knowledge, your obvious research of that about which you blog and your deft handling of contrary and derisive commenters. You are one of my very favorites and I wish you many more excellent posts in the future. The HNT is nice, but I read you before you did that and I knew immediately you'd be one of the best. You surely are.
Take care,
FMD
Well congrats! Hard to believe I've been doing this for over two years... You've come a long way, baby!
Congratulations beautiful. I think one bag is for the bottle and one bag is for after the bottle. Ha, enjoy.
Enjoy the goodness of the Rose. Happy Blogiversary Dana. You make the internets a better place. Cheers Bay-bay!!
Neil, vlogs seem to bring out the person behind the blog - and I think that is a great thing!
Kat, maybe you and I have similar drinking experiences??
FMD, awwww ... thank you! It's been a lot of fun doing this, but it really is about the readers - it's all of you that make this a fun place to be!
Buff, I am humbled by those of you who have been out here doing your thing! It almost seems silly to celebrate one year!
Lu, thank you *blushes* Any time I see liquor and a bag, I automatically think the bag is for "just in case"
Matt-Man, you are such a special friend. I'm not going to get all ooie-gooie in the comments (I'll save that for an HNT), but just know that I *heart* you!
Happy Anniversary Darlin! Sorry about all of the foam and tape!!
Happy Blogiversary, Dana. I am so happy to have found you in this crazy blog world and so proud that you have become a part of my daily life.
Happy Bloggaversary, Sweetie! I can't see the vlog part until I get home. :( I hate waiting.
You've come so far! I remember reading your first post!!!
Congrats and keep up the great work!
Schmoop, thank you so much for using all that foam and tape! Can you imagine the mess had the WIR been damaged?? ACKK!!
Karen, you know this is reciprical, right? That has to be one of the things I enjoy so much about this blogging world!
RLL, The good news is that I'll be posting another vlog tomorrow - YOUR vlog - and you'll be able to see it! There will be more on you in a post later this week *wink*
Happy Blogiversary!...isn't the whole thing amazing?....and by golly, you are quite handy with a box cutter and scissors!
Wow, A year now. Congrats on the blogiversary. Looking forward to another great year.
Happy blogiversary! I'm glad your Yahoo friends dared you and that you went through with it. Salute, enjoy and have one for all of us.
xoxo
~Lily
Happy blogiversary Dana,
The bag is to hide the wine(if you can call it that)
You are definitely loved, aren't you?! Happy Anniversary, Dana.
Doing a Happy Hippy chick dance for you! Keep um coming!
after WIR bags MUST be plastic, and strong!! Do not under estimate the power of the repercussions of WIR.
and what do ya mean you won't stalk me if I win, I'm counting on that.
Happy 1 Year Lady! You are #1 and even though I may not get to comment every day I stalk your fine ass.
and I thank Matt-Man for leading me to you. he's such a uniter.
Congratulations Dana!
You are the reason I started blogging.
I wanted to have a place as fantastic and interesting as your "home." Maybe one day. It is a pretty tall order. (and I'm not nearly as a attractive as you!)
Happy blogoversary. Can't wait to see what the next year brings!
Phfrankie Bondo, amazing is an understatement! And thank goodness I didn't have a scissor malfunction on that vlog!
Jeff, you know, a year really isn't much in this world of serial bloggers, but considering where I thought this would go - and where it actually has gone - a year seems an eternity!
Ms. Lily, I'm glad they did too!
Karl, thank you! And yeah ... I hadn't considered that I wouldn't really want anyone to actually know that I was drinking WIR!
Anaïs Satire, who'd have ever thunk it? It sure does feel good though - to begin to start feeling better about me - flaws and all!
Cheesy, that Happy Hippy chick dance is awfully cute ... will you do it again??
Happy Blogoversary!
I'm thrilled to learn more about you in year two.
Uh, you might not want to give that shirt to Cam because he might get curious and check out the Bagwine site. Then he would obviously find your blog. A kid should never know how hot their mom is.
Happy Blogiversary!
Now go sit on a street corner and drink your WIR out of the bag like it was intended to be drank. LOL
HAPPY BLOGGOVERSARY SWEETIE...
So happy I found you a few months ago...you have become one of my favorite daily destinations.
I will view the vlog when I get home...
Until then loads of SMOOCHES AND GROPES for your special day
Happy Blogiversary!!!!
xo
Congratulations babe!
I'm blessed to have stumbled onto this blog and I appreciate your candor. Your spirit shines through everytime and it's clear to me you're a kindred spirit.
I'll have to watch the video at home.
Love you, I mean that.
SMOOCH
Great idea, Dana! I should have celebrated mine in July. It's really fun to look back on how things have changed and how some things have stayed the same. :)
Happy one year blogiversary!
With your Vlog's, you have become one of my most favorite(s).
With this blog I have gotten to know you through you Blogging and now that you have the Vlogs I have gotten to put a face with the writings that I have become to love.
My first reading on your blog was right after the Suicide blog and there was references to the "suicide 1 & 2".
I went back to the Suicide 1 and read them both. After reading those I needed to read all of your postings, so I took the whole afternoon and part of my evening at home to read EVERYTHING you had written......since I have sent your blog too many friends and they find you to be quite the writter and they too are addicted to you.
Best wish and I can only hope to have you around for many more years.
Thanks.
Congrats, babe. *smooches* Your voice is so Hawt! *wink*
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. I can't remember when I first started reading your blog. Unfortunately I have a hard time remembering much of anything anymore. But I do remember and appreciate how much your words and stories make me think and ponder the subjects you write about. I am looking forward to your second anniversary.
Dianne, for you I'll make a stalking exception, but I don't know about thanking Matt-Man ... that just seems wrong!
Garbonzo, Wow! Now if that isn't a compliment of the highest order, I don't know what is!
Knight, terrifying thought - my son discovering my blog! That would be more disastrous than husband finding it!
Jay, walking proudly to the street corner now ... preparing to crawl back!
Bond, awww ... thank you! *blushes*
Vixen, thank you! You've certainly contributed to my "success"!
Anndi, I'm glad you stumbled here too - otherwise I'd have never managed to stumble up north!
FF, yes, you should have! I think I can safely say that more has changed than stayed the same in this past year, and for that I am grateful!
Cat, Wow! I appreciate all of your kind words and the fact that you took the time to read through those archives, but might I suggest you watch some reruns instead *wink*
Boo, thank you ... now lean a little closer so that I can whisper sweet nothings in your ear!
Doomed, I remember vividly the post I wrote where you first "revealed" yourself as a reader. I was getting a lot of judgment(?) in the comments section and you sent an email of support. This really is far more about all of you than it is about me!
Merry Blogiversary Dana !!!
my reason to get up every weekday?
All My Children
what makes Wednesdays even more special?
EastEnders
what makes Thursdays even more special?
Dana's HNT
Your exquisite taste and creativity with this particular theme is ART in my eyes. More fun than going to any art museum, and keeps me coming back every week. Talk about taking a ball and running with it... Well, please keep running.
I saw the VLOG but will have to wait until I get home for sound - so I will see it again later.
Oh, that was fantastic - wonderful to see and here you like that but also just so nice to have someone help you celebrate your blogiversary like that :)
It just goes to show that this blogging lark can be more than just words on a screen.
Well done for sticking at it for the full twelve months ... and I trust we will see MUCH more from you!
Way to go and happy blogiversary. I can't imagine the time and dedication it takes to produce the quality blog that is yours. But I am thankful that you do. Best wishes for your continued success and blog adventures!
Dice, and yet you were moved enough by my celebration that you left a comment on Friday! I feel so special now *giggle*
Ro, it really was a nice gift from Matt-Man. I've started to really enjoy sharing a bit of the woman behind the words through vlogging.
Kannon7, wow! Thank you! A quality blog? That really is a wonderful compliment!
Happyversary to youuuuu
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Happyversary dear Daaanaa
Happyversary to youuuuu!
Great vlog!
Congratulations Dana!
My first visit.... wow did I choose the perfect time to find you! Happy Blogiversary! I look forward to reading the old and checking in on the new.
P.S. I found you from FMD's blog.
Keep up the good work, the vlog was a blast...such a great idea!
~AirmanMom returning to her blog...
Congratulations on your Blogiversary!
Micky, I love it when you sing to me!
Rage, thank you!
AirmanMom, that FMD - I knew I liked him for some reason *wink*
Michelle, thank you for stopping by, and thank you!
Happy (semi-belated) Blogiversary Dana! Admirable & loveable, you truly are. *sweet smiles*
Better late than never i say lol so....
A very happy blogiversary to you Dana. May you continue to blog for many years yet to come.
Well I missed it but Happy Blogaversery!!!!!
You do an excellent job and hope you keep on keeping on!
I'm way late on this, but happy blogiversary!! I love your VLOG! **smooches**
You've only been doing this for a year???? I am surprised and impressed. I thought it took a few years, at least, for someone to be as popular as you!
Congratulations, and I NEVER get tired of reading your blog. It's one of the first (besides Beth) that I come to first.
Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary babe!
Keep up the great blogging work - I love sitting awhile and reading up on you and repeatedly stalking, I mean watching your Vlogs----
Love ya girl!
Elizabeth
Happy Blogiversary Dana! I know, I'm almost a week late but better late than never, right? Anyway, you are awesome and one of the first places I check each morning. I'm going to have more time on my hands for awhile so I'll be around often.
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