Wow. So I started this bloggy blog exactly three months ago today. Hard to believe, actually. Time flies by so quickly. Three months is just a tiny bit of time, compared to the big, giant fun I am having being a blogger chick. I love it. I waited so long, and thought so hard about doing my own blog. I don't know why I was afraid. No need for that. And so I owe you a BIG THANK YOU!
Thank you to my DH for his complete support and encouragement. Thank you to my friends for being so over the top happy for me and for checking in often. Thank you to the many new people I've "met" online via this forum. Thank you for every SWEET comment and compliment. I feel like Sally Fields on Oscar night…you really like me! Your support means the world to me and I'm very grateful. Thank you to all for making this such a positive experience.
Here are some current stats about my blog:
Three Months
45 Posts
3780 Blog Page Views!
151 Comments
15 Official subscribers
Top Crop winner on Taylored Expressions (just today!)
One tweet by a stamp company (thanks Dave)
One facebook mention by a stamp company
You can now Google 'ablogcalledwanda' and it comes up!
= ONE happy girl!
It's difficult to put into words why I started a blog. I thought it would be fun to share, that it would keep me creating and growing, and it would keep a record of my projects and my progress… But it is so much more than that. It is so positive – all of it. There is a magazine called Artful Blogging… I know…right? I found a quote in the Spring issue from a fellow blogger that sums up my feelings.
Annie Lockhart – Her Blog Here
"The thought of sharing. The idea of acceptance. The notion of understanding. The willingness to be authentic. To be able to engage whole-heartedly with the insights and influences of our daily lives and to openly put them "out there" in the wild blue yonder of these electronic pages is magical to me. The world is cozier, more accessible, and full of nourishing possibilities." "This is why I blog. It pulls the universe within reach. It's the connections with other like-minded souls who dig their families, lose themselves in their art, and photograph life and nature that keeps me coming back for more."
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT EVERYONE!
Comments
10 responses to “A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!”
Congratulations!!! You deserve it! Your creativity, your artwork, your talent is amazing and you are growing everyday. I watched you buy and use your first stamp and intend on being supportive throughout your entire journey! I am so glad you are sharing your talents and finding enjoyment doing so! I am so proud of you! But most of all I love you very much!
Keep on Stampin’
Mark
aka The DH
What a wonderful quote! I discovered your blog today from TE! Congrats on that! And your blog is amazing! Sent you an email re: your Copics class.
Hi Congrats.
I had just become a follower off your blog through Taylored Exp.
I love everything I see and look forward to read your blog when I get updates!
Holly (Netherlands)
Fabulous blog!!! Congrats on not only starting your blog but how successful you’ve been! Love your style!
I’ll be back.
Congrats to my awesome crafting accomplice! I can’t believe it’s been 3 months already! I enjoy reading your blog and so blessed that I’ve gotten to know you…all that egging on, enabling, and Dotted Swiss..hee hee! Oh, it’s a never-ending story! Thank you for sharing a piece of your talent with the rest of us!
You ROCK our Blogging World, Wanda!! Congrats on all of your success!!!! 🙂
Patty
WOW! I remember how you were a bit anxious on how this would all go when you started your blog. Look what has happened!! I think sometimes we need to step out of our boxes, our homes, our own lives and realize we can discover a world that we knew existed, but that world could include each of us (in a different, meaningful way). Remember our discussion this morning? It is difficult to get anywhere standing still. But, if we “get moving” many doors will open. Congrats, g/f! I knew you could do it!!!
So glad you’re having fun being part of the blogging world. I told you it was addictive! Keep up the great work 🙂
{{{hugs}}}
I could swear I commented on this post, my friend . . . #2 in fact . .. probably forgot to hit “post” knowing me!! I am so thrilled to read you every day .. .I love the variety, your “musings” and your obvious joy in creativity and artistry! I am lucky to be your friend . . . keep a bloggin’ on!!!
Ahhh… I just read DH’s comment… Ahhh! Wanda, remember sitting at the table coming up with creative names? I couldn’t imagine any other name now… You have made your statement and are awesome! I love the photo of you… you are so cute!