WordPress notified me this morning that I’ve been blogging for a year!
And I am feeling grateful today.
Random Photo: Doing my part to bring sexy back to ATVing clothing…
Grateful that I have this site to unleash my words upon.
Grateful that I have met so many awesome people around the world.
Grateful for my faithful readers (YOU).
You have taught me so much in your thoughtful comments and provocative posts.
One year. Wow! Where did the time go?
In the beginning…
Originally I was posting every day. And one day a friend told me I would run out of things to say every day and I did!
Right after she said that!
It’s funny how that happens.
So I cut myself a break and decided to post only on Sundays (Diana’s Enormous Book of Quotes) and Wednesdays (Hump Day Chronicles)
Shortly after that, after having received several nominations for awards and feeling incredibly overwhelmed by all the work it is to accept these awards, I started up my Friday Pick as a way to highlight one post I had enjoyed that past week.
Statistics
My most read post has been: What are you doing to build community? with 1,143 views.
The top 3 countries to view my posts have been USA 6,474, Canada 4,781 and Australia 1,123 and there have been hundreds of people from other countries, some I’d never heard of, who have stopped by to visit!
My top 3 commenters are: Artsifrtsy at the eff stop, Wyrd Smythe at Logos con carne and billgncs at bwthoughts and they, along with all my other blogging friends, have become such a wonderful blessing to me.
Thank you
I just want to say a great big Thank You to all of you who have shared my journey and yours with me and have made me laugh, have encouraged me when I felt vulnerable, and who have changed my perspective on the world through sharing your beautiful stories and insights with me.
Thank you to WordPress for this awesome blogging site. I was looking for a place to share my thoughts. I found that here. But I found much more – I found a wonderful online community of beautiful people.
talktodiana 
Congrats to you – I think you found me so I found you or something. My first few months were pretty clueless and I learned a lot from the rhythm of your posts and the thoughtful content – well done and here’s to many more!
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Oh my gosh – you have an awesome blog and I love seeing a new post in my inbox from you! Thanks for encouragement it means a lot to me.
xo
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Happy Anniversary! may you have many many more years writing!
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Thank you Patty!
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Well congratulations, Lady Di!! You’re one of the good ones. I hope you have lots of those chocolate chip cookies … and champagne! (And what the heck, go get some cheesecake! I’m buyin’!!)
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Thanks Smitty! If you’re buyin’ I’m in! (well even if you weren’t) 🙂
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Congratulations! You are a blogger’s blogger!
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Thank you very much Dave!
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Happy Blogiversary!!
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Thank you so much my dear!
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Tim flys doesn’t it and you know I like your blog, I like to come and visit I have been blogging for years I have not run out of things to blog about yet………….
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Well that’s encouraging – thanks Joanne!
xo
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HaPPy HappY Anniversary and CoNgRatS. There should be cake involved here, ya know! 😉 Your blog is so inspiring, Diana…..you challenge each of us to be better human beings. AND to laugh while doing it. Thanks for that ♥ Cheers!!! paula xo
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Thanks so much Paula! There is no cake but I’ve had a few chocolate chip cookies! I’m so blessed to know you on here.
xo
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I took care of it! I had cheesecake tonight in honor of your anniversary! 😉 ♥
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Yum, it’s been a while since I’ve had cheese cake!
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😉
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Happy Anniversary, Diana! You are one of my favourite go-to blogs, that’s for sure, and I hope you keep on blogging for years to come. I’m also hoping we get to have that coffee together someday, whether its on your deck or mine, I don’t care. 🙂
Warm congrats, Jennifer x
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Thanks Jennifer and as for the coffee – you’re on!
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great stuff. You know, it seems like a whole year since I had the last word 🙂
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Oh that makes me sad…go ahead and have the last word here… 😉
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on your celebration? Say it isn’t so 🙂
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I’m t-o-t-a-l-l-y serious Bill…go ahead…have the last word.
xo
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ah shucks, little lady – ya really know how make a feller smile.
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1123 views from Australia? Counting my1122 out, I wonder who the other view was?
Diana, I have enjoyed your posts, quotes, recommendation to read other bloggers, and especially your warm and heartfelt comments on my own posts. I am glad to have met you and to know you.
Congratulations on your first year.
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Haha You’re a adorable!! Thank you. ❤
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A whole year… already! Congratulations on the year, and on the awards! (I didn’t know there were blogging awards)
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Thanks very much!
xo
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Diana, Happy One Year of Blogging! I often look to your blog as a source of inspiration and feel good. I’m glad you’re here and in my blogging community. Here’s to many years to come and I don’t think you’ll ever run out of things to say — and I do love the way you say “it.” 😉
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Aww thanks Brigitte! I often get inspired and encouraged by your blog too!
xo
Diana
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Happy Anniversary, Diana! Congratulations! We were blessed a year ago with the birth of your wonderful blog.
Russ
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You sweet, sweet man. Thanks!
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Happy Blogging Anniversary! Cheers!
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Thank you Bonnie!
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Congrats on one year of blogging. May the upcoming year be even more fruitful for you.
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Thank you Keith!
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Congrats with your first year Diana! 😀 Keep writing and shining.
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Thank you my friend!
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Congratulations! You’re doing such good work here, and I’m proud to be a part of the writing community with you. Keep it up, sister!
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Thank you so much Jaime! ❤
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365 congrats for you Diane!
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Thank you very much kind sir!
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Congratulations Diana. I really enjoy reading you.
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Merci Beaucoup Linda!
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Congratulations – I am so glad to know you, Diana!
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Thanks! I am so glad to know you Julie!
xo
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Congrats on your one year anniversary! You add many special things to the WordPress community and it’s a blessing that you’re here.
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Thank you Jennifer, I have been inspired many times while reading your posts! Happy Monday!
xo
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congrats Diana! Couldn’t happen to a nicer lady! You have always been one of my favorites. Your upbeat posts and kindness means so much to me. Keep it up! 🙂
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Wow – thank you! Your courage and vulnerability inspire me!
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Congrats on your one year blogging! I’m a new reader and I have to say that I really enjoy your posts and anticipate them. Many hugs and love to you. 🙂
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Thank you Ruby – you add a lot to the blogosphere with your encouraging posts.
xo
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Happy one year Diana! Your being in the blogging world has surely enriched my blogging journey hugely, not just through your words, but also through the community you have created around your blog. So do allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank you! Here’s to a great new blogging year ahead and many more to come 🙂
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Aww shucks – thank you my dear! I feel the same way about you!
xo
Diana
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Congrats! Happy Blogversary! (or whatever it’s called).
I hit a year and created a book. Not sure what my 2 year mark will bring. Thanks for sharing! I enjoy your blog.
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Thank you Lisa! I enjoy your blog too! Will you create two books? 😉
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