I just thought to look to see when I began blogging and realized that May 08th was my four year birthday.
In the last four years...
*I've written a lot of dumb posts.
*Admitted to watching a lot of crap TV.
*Talked a lot about Lilly Pulitzer.
*Shown way too many photos of shoes I've purchased (and probably didn't really need).
*Seen every last friend get married.
*Seen most of my friends have babies.
*Seen many of my friends have second babies.
*Volunteered. A lot.
*Complained about it. A lot.
*Come full circle and fallen back in love with both volunteer gigs.
*Taken on too much.
*Admitted as much and did nothing more about it.
*Talked about politics.
*Deleted all posts about politics due to comments.
*Blogged several times about my dislike of blogs making me type a word verification while holding my breath and standing on my head and reciting the Gettysburg Address backwards and doing high kicks.
*Typed in the word verifications anyway.
*Traveled to weddings. A lot.
*Found myself completely out of weddings in which I will be bridesmaiding because all of my girls are hitched.
*Sewn. A lot.
*Sworn to close my business and work a regular 9-5.
*Not followed through on closing my business and working a regular 9-5.
*But continue to swear it's around the next corner.
*Cooked. A lot.
*But not as much as I should.
*Gone gluten free.
*And dairy free.
*But then went dairy full a few weeks later when I realized I could not part with good cheese and yogurt.
*Become a lover of almond milk.
*Went gluten full in March the day before my fashion show.
*Regretted it and have re-committed to be gluten free.
*Except for two crust pies. Because pie is sacred at the casa de crocodile.
*Blogged step-by-step with photos how to make your own pie crust.
*Likely convinced no one to make their own pie crust.
*Gained a LOT of weight.
*Lost a little of that weight. But really very little.
*Seen my fur baby show signs of aging. And cried in fear.
*Seen myself show signs of aging. And cried in fear.
*Not yet spotted any gray hairs. And rejoiced for a small victory. Even though I color my hair and honestly don't care.
*Gone from not ever wanting children to being consumed by wanting children.
*Shared a few of my less than happy childhood experiences (Monster Mondays).
*Thanked God for the courage to share as I have seen it help others. Shock of all shocks.
*Given up some dreams.
*Questioned why. A lot.
*Made new friends.
*And thanks to giving in and joining Facebook, I've managed to keep most of the old friends too.
*Made in real life friends from my blog.
*Made if we are ever in the same state we will surely be in real life friends from my blog.
*Gone from not telling a soul I was blogging. To telling Bestie. To finding out lot of friends were reading it. To not caring and just telling anyone about it.
*Have not found a church home that feels right.
*But have not done a great job at searching and giving second chances either.
*Have had regrets.
*Have had small but lovely successes.
*Have floundered.
*Have learned new skills.
*Have found a lot of clarity.
*Have felt old.
*And sometimes young.
*Until I talk to my kids and realize I am not young.
I have no idea what the next 12 days will bring, let alone the next 12 months. But I hope to find more clarity. More peace. More motivation to blog. And more laughter.
Thanks for being such a big part of my life, girls (and a few guys too)! You're the best friends I've never met. A constant source of laughter and encouragement and love and creativity and fashion and fun!
20 comments:
What a list! Your blog was the very first I started to read and follow. Because of you, I have found so much joy! I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You rock it well crock!
Love,
Mrs. Kindergarten
What a *raw* post. Loved it. Happy four years. Yours has become one of my favorites!
Great post. It's been a great 4 years. Happy Blogiversary!
Happy 4 year birthday! Wow - you've done a lot in those 4 years! Can't wait to see where the next 4 takes you! :)
Oh, yay! Happy four years! Keep it up!
We are young. Your don't start aging until your married with kids. Ha.
Aw, yay! Happy Bloggaversary, bestest! XOXO
Mrs. Kindergarten- I didn't realize that! Thank you so much for sharing!!
KK
MCW- Thanks for the clarification! Love it!
KK
what a great post! happy 4 years :-) it's so fun to read all that you've written about...but even better to see what's in store
Congrats on the blogivesary....4 years is a long time and I hope you have 4 more....
What a fantastic diary you've made over the last 4 years! Congrats my friend!
Doesn't time fly?! That's a long time of blogging!
Happy four year anniversary.
Kelly
What an entertaing list and it was so fun to read! Congratulations on 4 years...I have to confess I don't even think I knew what a blog was 4 years ago so you are a pioneer and heroine in my eyes:) Keep up the great job and may you continue for many years to come......
What a great 4 years! I cannot wait to get where you are. It will be sooooo fun to look back! (:
Happy 4th Blogaversary
Geez! Now I'm trying to figure out what the heck I've been doing with my time. That's an impressive list my friend.
I was actually thinking of trying to do a regular post somewhat like your "Monster Mondays" since I thought I had put that all behind me. Lo and behold a short 4 day trip brought me right back to some terrible times. I decided against the posts, but obviously need to work on those Monsters lurking in the closet a little more.
You are an inspiration my friend.
Happy 4 years!
Four years is quite the accomplishment WAY TO GO!
Happy, happy to you! i have loved your humor and your honesty!
Oh Miss PPC, has it really been four years?!? Holy cow! It makes sense, yours was one of the very first blogs I read, it feels so good to know I can still come and read you. :)
Love the post, but mostly love that you're here. And you. :)
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