731 days

two years and one day old

Yesterday my blog had it's second birthday. (Am I bad for not posting on it's actual birthday? I hope not!)

Two years. Wow, that went fast. While I may not be posting as frequently as I did when I was a wide-eyed beginner, I am still posting. That's a good thing isn't it? It shows I am dedicated, reliable and very conscientious.

Birthdays are significant. They offer an opportunity to stop, reflect and mark the passage of time. To remember what's happened, how you've grown, and all the wonderful things that came into your life.

When I think back to when I started to blog, I was unsure of myself. I didn't know where I was going, or what I wanted to do. 

I had been retrenched from a high-paying web/IT job in the university sector. A job where I had worked my way up the corporate ladder, but one where I had totally disconnected with my creativity. One month I was a professional graphic designer, the next I had moved interstate with my husband and become a full-time manager at a Melbourne University. It's taken me some time to realise that wasn't the best decision to make.

Finally, after challenges, health issues, and the universe sending me a many signals as it possibly could, I have opened my eyes and am sitting up and taking notice. I think blogging was an integral part of that process. Reflecting, writing and connecting with you via these posts has allowed me to make conscious the stuff that had previously been unconscious. And to believe in myself and my creativity, and even dare to dream that I could making a living doing what I enjoy. So thank you!

To celebrate the birthday, and to thank you for being part of the last 12 months, three lucky people will win a fabric bits-and-pieces pack. (That's a fancy name for remnants!)

Just leave a comment or send an email and you'll go into the draw. You've got a week, but don't delay!!

PS: if you aren't one of the lucky three, don't despair – I'll have bits-and-pieces packs up in the etsy shop in a jiffy!

Comments

[Prue]

Wow congrats on your two years and your changes and achievements. I would love some bits and pieces thanks.

[Michelle]

Please don't enter me in your draw - I've already won from you! But I wanted to wish you a happy anniversary. I love your blog - it's very inspiring. It also appears that you and I have travelled very similar paths.

[Myra]

Happy blog-birthday! Hope you have many happy years of blogging and crafting ahead!

[Kristie]

Yikes, 2 years. It sounds like a long time but I'll bet it was the blink of an eye! Happy bloggy birthday!!

[kirsten]

Ditto Michelle, I, too, have been the lucky recipient of your beautiful fabrics - but I wanted to congratulate you on your blog-iversary - and wish you all the very best for the years ahead: creatively, professionally, personally, and physically. :)

thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[patty]

Two years blogging - how great - plus all the wonderful fabric you have produced! Best wishes for many more years!

[patty]

My comment did not post so I will try again. Congratulatons on two years blogging and best wishes for many more to come.

[Lynsey]

Ooooooh count me in! And congratulations for 2 years of blogging :)

[Elizabeth Gregory]

Congrats on your blogiversary! :)

[Di]

Happy blog birthday! 2 years passes so fast these days! I had 2 years down in January now I am almost at 300 posts.

I agree, blogging in this creative sphere has increased my creativity too! Keep enjoying what you are doing - it's important ;o)

[Cathy]

Congratulations - I have just loved reading about your journey and the success that you have achieved with your fabric and business. And, of course, meeting you has been a highlight.

[Kim]

Congratulations! You have lasted much longer that I did with my blog.

As someone who benefits from your creativity (you did my alchemy scarf last xmas), am I glad you have listened to your needs to create. Keep up the good work.

[katiecrackernuts]

Yah, I love that your blog and the blogging community gives you much the same as mine does. Happy Blog Birthday.

[jamsandwich]

Congrats. So glad you are finding your path and your tribe. I would love the chance to play with some of your fabrics.

[Tone]

Congratulations! I love your work:)

Tone, Oslo, Norway

[lusummers]

blimey - i think that means it must be mine either soon or it's already been. bad bad blogger! congratulations mrs :)

[Gina]

OK it's definitely time to delurk then! Thanks for taking the plunge into blogging and also sharing your experience and wisdom via mixtape. And if I don't win I've got my eye on your etsy shop anyway...

[Rita]

Happy 2nd Birthday! I have really enjoyed and have been able to identify with your journey... Thanks for sharing and the Giveaway! Wishing you many more years of happy blogging and creativity.

Rita

[Sarah Jayne]

Well done for keeping up your blog for 2 years. Like you I started by blogging lots and now aim to blog once a week.
Trying to keep up creativity is much more difficult than people realise. I'm having to make a huge effort to get things back on track.
I've really enjopyed reading your blog and love the photos. Keep posting...

[Mirjam]

Congrats on your blog-birthday! And on listening to the universe - your work is so beautiful and 'honest'. Thanks!

[erica]

Happy Blogiversary! I am glad that you understand these things about yourself(creative needs). So many people deny themselves of what they truly love, congrats on being one less....

[erica]

Happy Blog-Birthday! You are a great source of inspiration. Thanks.