It’s my 2-year blogiversary today!! I knew it was coming but it snuck up on me so I haven’t got anything planned… no picturesque reminiscing, no project recap, no giveaway (cue stampeding hordes leaving the building lol)
It’s probably a good thing cause I don’t have much to show – tangibly at least. My shape has changed so showing old makes is moot, as they’ve mostly all been sacked by now. And as I work basically 2 jobs now there’s not much time to make new things so not much to show of late either.
No, the past year has mainly been spent on the internal projects of my life; surviving losses, depression, health issues, death, and recreating myself anew. No pretty pictures, but a quiet acceptance and peace, new joys & a rekindling of creative passions both old and new – there will be more to show in the next year, because of it.
For now though, just a heartfelt thanks to those who’ve stood by me & who keep reading despite the sometimes lack of pictures or positive news – bless you all xoxo
Symon Sez 
October 18th, 2013 at 4:39 pm
Happy Blogaversary! Sounds like you have been through quite a year. I am happy to hear your creative passions have been rekindled and look forward to reading your blog through your 3rd year! ~Laurie
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:16 pm
Thank you so much Laurie; that means a lot to me 🙂
October 18th, 2013 at 10:03 pm
What an intense two years you’ve had, lovely! So glad things are on the up and up xx
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Thanks Amanda – it’s been intense all right! Sometimes I think I don’t know how to do things any other way 🙂
October 18th, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Congratulations on making it another year! Blogging can be so time-consuming sometimes, especially when you know, life is happening, but take care of yourself first…we can wait 🙂 Sending friendly thoughts for you as you reminisce and remember what a great guy Starsky was. Hope Lola brings you smiles on your blogiversary!
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Thank you so much Cindy – it’s so nice to have people in my life who understand – and I know you do 🙂 I think about Starsky all the time, and even if it sounds silly, I believe he’s still with me in some way. Lola is a joy in her own way, though she’s much much more mischevious!! LOL
October 19th, 2013 at 12:36 am
Happy blogiversary! Quite a year you’ve had but very happy to see that you’re still here and look forward to your future posts.
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Thank you Helen, that’s so kind of you 🙂
October 19th, 2013 at 7:36 am
I do hope the next year (and the ones after it) are more peaceful and joyous.
October 28th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
Thank you so much – that’s so kind of you 🙂
October 20th, 2013 at 9:09 am
Happy blogiversary! I’m happy to hear that despite having had a tough year, you are reinventing yourself anew. I’m also glad we got to meet in person. Here’s to new year bringing happiness and lots of sunshine.
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Thank you Andrea – I count myself blessed to have you as a friend 🙂 We still want to come visit you in TO, if you’ll still have us! 🙂
October 21st, 2013 at 5:52 am
happy blogiversary!
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Thank you!! 🙂
October 21st, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Congrats! its hard to sew when times are rough but I hope you keep at it and allow your creativity heal and transform you. When in doubt my mantra is “Let yourself be silently drawn to the strange pull of what you love, it will not lead you astray” – Rumi. Hang in there and I look forward to seeing your next post.
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Thank you Salma – you have a beautiful spirit and I’m blessed to know you 🙂 It is tough sometimes to feel creative when we’re struggling but you are right – we need to be creative most of all during those times 🙂 Much love XO
October 23rd, 2013 at 7:22 pm
Happy Blogiversary Amanda! Hope that you get things sorted soon and have more free time for yourself!
October 28th, 2013 at 11:11 pm
Thanks Catja 🙂 XO
November 8th, 2013 at 8:56 pm
Happy Blogiversary, I hope next year is better for you. You’ve reminded me, I’ve completely missed my 1 year Blogiversary.. oh well!
December 18th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Thank you Zoe! And happy one year to you! 🙂
December 9th, 2013 at 2:17 am
I’m sorry you’ve had a traumatic time, but congratulations on your weight loss, and your blogging anniversary! Here’s to an even greater year next year 🙂
December 18th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Thanks Carolyn! I second that hope for a great 2014 – let’s toast on it! 🙂