Things have been hectic around here with work (I have some fun new projects that I'll be able to share with you in the spring), but I didn't want to let the unofficial birthday of this blog slip by without notice. I even chose a little birthday cake (above) from forty-sixth at grace.
A year ago today, after privately blogging for a time, I changed the settings on my blog to "Public." Just like that, I was out there. It was a little disconcerting at first. Blogging is like standing on your front lawn in your underwear (albeit nice underwear), not sure if you want your neighbors to stop and ogle or just keep driving. But a year later, I can say that I'm so happy to be here. I've found a creative outlet I didn't realize I needed, connected with some wonderful people, and learned a lot about myself. It's been better than I could have imagined.
Thank you for reading, for commenting, for taking a few minutes to wander in my backyard. It still amazes me to realize that people stop by, that my little corner of the universe is expanding. I appreciate it. It's been a true gift, and I hope this is just the first year of many.
Happy Belated Blog Birthday! (Say that 5 times really fast! :) No, really - Happy Birthday and thank you for making your blog Public.
Posted by: Elaine | 21 February 2011 at 07:42 PM
Happy Birthday to u !!!Your Cake looks delicious and yummy too,Hope u had a Very good time on this special occassion... www.vivamagonline.com Such a pleasure to go with ur blog ..Thanks!!!!
Posted by: Summer Berry Dessert | 03 February 2011 at 03:24 AM
Happy Birthday Blog! I'm so glad you opened it to "Public". You are one of my daily reads, Suzonne. :)
Posted by: Wendy | 31 January 2011 at 01:15 PM
Yes, it's a good thing that you went public - I think we all benefit from it! Congratulations on a year that has been a pleasure to follow.
Posted by: Margery | 31 January 2011 at 10:43 AM
Happy Blog Birthday! Glad you are here!
Posted by: teresa granath | 30 January 2011 at 06:38 PM
Happy birthday! Your underwear description is spot-on. It really is disconcerting when you realize people are actually out there reading what you have to say. But cool, too. Love your blog and I'm also enjoying your column.
Posted by: Shannon | 29 January 2011 at 09:01 PM
Happy Blog Birthday!!
So glad you went public. How would we have met without our blogs?
Counting down the days... :)
Posted by: Whitney @ WhiskerGraphics.com | 28 January 2011 at 08:38 PM
Happy Blog Birthday! I think we are all glad you went public because you have a lovely blog.
Posted by: heather j | 28 January 2011 at 02:29 PM
Happy Blogday! I don't always comment - but I love your blog. Clean look, great projects and wonderful recipes. Blog on!
Posted by: Dorian Fletcher | 28 January 2011 at 01:42 PM
Congrats on your second year Hon! You are such a terrific asset to BLOGLAND!
Love everything you create, cook and talk about!
Happy Blogversary and many, many more!!!!!
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | 28 January 2011 at 01:29 PM
Happy Birthday! I found your blog right when I started blogging back in August of last year and it is one of my favorites. I just thought you should know. I love the voice you have on here. So Thank you for blogging and being an inspiration.
Posted by: Kasey | 28 January 2011 at 11:17 AM
Congrats!
Posted by: Greg Bulmash | 28 January 2011 at 10:22 AM