#Microblog Monday 356: 15th Blogoversary
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Today marks the day when I’ve been writing this blog for 15 years. Almost a third of my life. Life math like that blows my mind. A third of my life has been spent recording my memories and thoughts in this space. Next year will tip the scales into the over category: from just under a third to just over a third. Consistently—I think my longest break has been five or so days? I’ve done that twice.
Back in the old days, I would have used my blogoversary to note lessons learned, but they really haven’t changed much over time. Set up time in your day to open a blank blog post. Write something down. Hit publish. Do it again the next day and the one after that. Give yourself a break or two in the week so you don’t get burned out. Keep this going for 5,475 days.
It’s a happy accident that this post falls on a Monday—on #MicroblogMonday, when I encourage you to write in your own space. Whatever you post on Facebook today, also post it on your blog. Do the same thing tomorrow. And the day after that. Speak with people in both spaces: the immediate response and the slower discussion. It’s just about owning your thoughts; keeping record of them in your space.
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Happy blogoversary Mel! Wishing you many, many more
I am grateful for your blog and even though we have never met in person, I am glad that I got the chance to “meet” you through your writing here. 🙂
Happy blogiversary!
Happy Anniversary!! I’m so glad you’re here and that I get to read you so regularly.
Happy blogoversary, Mel! 🙂 15 years is amazing! Thank you for being here for all of us, and for the community you’ve created here. <3 xoxo
15 years! Congratulations, Mel. You are such an inspiration. Your persistence introduced me to some wonderful people – I am so thankful for the community you built and welcomed us all into, regardless of whether we were IF “success” stories or were No Kidding success stories!
And you blew my mind with this … “Keep this going for 5,475 days.” Wow!
PS. You of course are first amongst the “wonderful people” you introduced me too!
Happy blogoversary! Grateful for your continued presence.
Happy blogoversary! A third of your life, wow that’s insane math. Our life can be measured in 10th graders for units! Great advice. 💜
Mazal Mel!! (Sorry if that spelling sucks, my phone doesn’t know the word???)
I’m so very glad you’re here. And I linked up my post but realize it’s not Monday…I worked overnight so I’ve been awake since yesterday!
Happy Blogoversary! Your blog is older than my child! (By…3.5 months)
Mazel Tov! Quite an achievement!. And THANKS! I quit my job 6 years ago to work on my own stuff and eventually (which I didn’t know then) start my own business. After 1000 years of having a work routine– when to get up, get to work, eat lunch, take days off– I really felt lost and disoriented for a long time when my life wasn’t so regimented and it was all up to me. (Even though it’s what I’ve always wanted and felt was right for me!) Your blog gave me a very specific place to go and task to do to start the week. It helped me anchor myself immensely. (Now it’s just fun.) Thank you so much. xo