I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE ACADEMY...
OK, maybe that is a bit over-the-top!!
I thought I would take a moment on this joyous occasion to chat a bit about my blogging experience thus far...
Ya now what?? I am having a blast with this blog!
I never set out to become part of the blogging world...it kind of found me!! Joy of joys!!
Things started out kind of slowly way back in November of 2008, and then gained a little momentum.
As my audience began to grow, I found myself beginning to think ...bigger...
I thought...Maybe so many people will read my blog that I will be a famous blogger...
I thought...Maybe I will be a bloggin' super hero "Super Duper Blogging SAHM" and with a few keystrokes I would solve all of the world's problems!!
And my public would love me, and I'd happily accept one of these
bright, shiny, trophies...and all of the public affection that goes along with it!!
All of a sudden, I had to decide again the "WHY" of this whole blogging adventure for me.
Do I want to be BIG?? Do I really want 500+ readers?
Do I want to advertise on my blog and make money??
What's it gonna be???
I am happy to say that the simple goal of my blog was and is....
to find some down to earth, fun, witty, wise girlfriends, and share some of this crazy roller coaster of a life with them,
and share the love, joy and hope of the Lord in the process!!
That's it.
To have some friends with "HEART",
that I can share from my heart with!!!
AND YA KNOW WHAT??? I HAVE!!!
I don't ever want to get to where I can't take the time to really visit with you and say what I want to say...YOU are the WHY of it all!!!
I treasure all of you!
You each add something wonderful to my days, and I feel so blessed and am humbled that you see fit to peek in at my blog, and leave your sunny thoughts!!
So...YOU get the bright, shiny trophy for being the BESTEST bloggy friends a gal can have!!
Your joy, enthusiasm, encouragement, and inspiration are a true gift!!
IN honor of ...
YOU...please leave a comment so I can enter
your name in my 100th post giveaway!!
The giveaway will be a carefully selected collection of spring inspired goodies that are sure to delight!!
Danette did a giveaway and didn't show it until after the winner had received it...I thought that was cool, so that's how this will work!!
I will take names thru 3/13 and will draw the winner's name on 3/14.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY BLOGGING EXPERIENCE SUCH A JOY!!!
Love and hugs and holy kisses!!
Becky
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Congrats on your 100th post BECKY!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are truly an inspiration and it is I who is blessed to have found such a friend as you!
Looking forward to 100 more post with you.
Hugs~T
Blessed 100!!! How exciting...I started in October 2008...I'm BLOWN away by the connections I've made, the love, the encouragement and the joy of blogging...
ReplyDeleteYour post was just awesome..Girl, don't worry about the speech thing,,my goodness, when I found one day someone had added me to her blog list, I felt like I won the academy award,,LOL..I said my speech 'you like me, you REALLY like' (Sally Field's speech one year)..lol...
I too have thought all those things as you have about blogging. Like you, I desire to share from my heart, my journey, post some pics, some videos, and to give God the glory and praise in all that I do...
Have a blessed day sweet one.
awesome, becky! and you are definitely a blessing to me. i look forward to reading your posts every day. thanks for being my sister in Christ! thanks for making my day a bit brighter! and, please enter me in your contest :O) i LIKE spring goodies as much as the next girl!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about your 100th post!!!! You are such a Blessing to me!!!!
ReplyDeleteWith all my heart I wish you nothing but happiness and gratitude for being a friend to me!
Have a Blessed Day!!!
Just A Gal...
Congratulations on your 100th post. I'm so glad that you dropped by to check on Stella. Today she is going to my son's baseball game. I'll let you know what she thinks!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute post! i feel the same way about my blog. i really just want to share things important to me, make new blogging friends, and visit blogs of those who I meet on here. I like your blog a lot! What a fun give away you are doing too for your 100th post! Surprises are always fun. I would love to be entered!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I know what you mean when you mentioned each friend adds something wonderful to your day. You always do that for me! So glad we are "bloggie" friends!
ReplyDeleteblessings, Lilly
I love your hearts! I am so glad you have come to terms of your blog! I am so behind I blogging, but life has a way of taking us away for a while. Which, was great for me I got to go shopping, so much, and now I feel free! lol
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 100 post! I am honored to be called your friend. I can't wait to see what some lucky lady is going to win! Have a great day!
How wonderful!! 100 posts - and to read your blog you would think that you had been doing this for years dear Becky!! Hope you have as much fun, joy and blessings out of your next 100 as you have had so far. You mean such a lot to people who read your honest and inspirational posts - and it is wonderful to know that you are having as much fun posting as we are reading!
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings to you all for the coming week dear Becky!
Fiona x
I'm glad to hear you like making friends with "heart". I really enjoy your upbeat, witty blog. It gives me something to look forward to when I get on the internet. I really enjoy the attitude of friendship here and will recommend this to ones that I know. Thanks for keeping it like this! ;)
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo Becky!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI will draw for my 100th post tonight and I see you are on the list. I am so pleased to see how many of us all started at the same time. I loved your thoughts on blogging as they are mine too. So sign me up for your Give-Away and thank you.
Have a wonderful Sunday
from Roberta Anne
Congratulations on your 100th post. I am glad we met on blogger. I enjoy all your writings and look forward to reading many more. Loving thoughts. Jaime
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 100th post!! Are you sure you've only been around since November?? I feel as if we've known each other much longer than that!!! I love how you put in words your love for blogging and the friendships you've made. I feel the same way. I've thought about the advertising, but decided against it...I just wanted to fill the void that was gnawing away at me and all my wonderful blogging friends have done that...thanks so much!!! Can't wait to see what the prize is!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post, Becky!! Wow, only since November? I feel the same way about blogging that you do. I had NO IDEA how fun it would be!:)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you went the direction you did, because I think you are a great encourager and that is a gift! And you use it for His glory, which is a blessing and those blessings will come back to you:)
Loved your post and the cute pictures to go along with it:)
Hugs,
Linda C
Congratulations on your 100th post, Becky. Your blog philosophy is the same as mine. It does take me awhile to visit everyone. At least it has, the past couple of weeks, when we've been running around like the proverbial chickens!! More of that tomorrow. That's why I'm trying to visit on a Sunday evening.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the award.
Such a wonderful Blog, Beck!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your cheerful, uplifting reminders to be grateful and faithful.
Put my name in the basket!
Love always.
Congratulations! I am so glad I found your blog. It is such and warm and fun place to visit each day! You are a great bloggie friend and have my blogging experience really great. Have a blessed day! Hugs, Elena
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 100th post Becky,you have a very wonderful blog,I always enjoy coming to your blog.You did a wonderful speech,you deserve that big gold trophy.I will be glad when I get as comfy with my blogging as you have become.
ReplyDeleteBecky, you just crack me up! Only you would want to thank the academy! ha. Congratulations on your 100th post. I'm glad you blog, and I'm glad our blogs collided!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You Dear Lady!
Hi dear friend, Congrad. on your 100th post- and so many readers-wow!!! I only started blogging last summer but am hooked and when I can't sleep at night I blog. I am blessed by you and look forward to getting to know you more. Plus I love Debi Pearl-see we are connected! Write me when you can.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessins, Noreen
I began my blog on september 2005 (I didn't count how many posts that is) as a diary of my life. Along the road I met so many wonderful people with the same interests, the similar way to look at life, so I enjoyed the journey of keeping track of my memory even more.
ReplyDeleteGracie at http://mylittleplace.blog.com
Congratulations on your 100th, Kathy! And please enter me in your drawing. I would love to participate. I started my blog a little before Thanksgiving (though I had blogged at others' blogs before that), and I have thoroughly enjoyed it, too.
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Sheila :-)
Hey Girl!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely sign me up for that give~away!
Thanks for the comment on my recent post!
I always search for any comment from you first thing! I love hearing from you and scouring your lovely blog. Wish we lived close! Wouldn't we have the FUN!
Have a great day {and week}!
Danette
Such a sweet post, Becky. I think we share the same kinds of goals for our blogs! It's so wonderful to be able to connect with people who understand and often share our interests and feelings - people we would never have had the chance to meet otherwise. I'm glad we can share this wild ride thru challenging times together!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post!
Happy 100 to you, Becky☺ I'm so thankful I've been able to get to know you through your blog. I just celebrated my 100th post last week!
ReplyDeleteCongrats... 100 Posts!!!! That is really good!
ReplyDeleteI hope I can accomplish that some point too. But even more I hope I can be the kind of friend that you are to everyone. I am so glad I found ya!
congradulations on your 100th post!
ReplyDeleteI love visiting your blog...I always look forward to seeing what you've posted and wait in anticipation for your next post.
Brenda
Becky...you sure nailed the good reasons to blog...I so agree...
ReplyDeleteand the beauty of it is, we can determine with God's guidance how we want to do this..take a break..no big deal...share something poetic..WONDERFUL--get totally REAL...it is so individual this blogging world.
Congrats on your accomplishment...
Would love to be entered..
Deby
Oh Becky! You are such a ray of sunshine for me! Even in the midwinter of Oregon, I click on your blog and there's those beautiful flowers in your banner and your lovely, uplifting posts! I am SO glad we met! Congratulations on your 100th post! Thank you for visiting my blog and being so encouraging--for being just you!!
ReplyDeleteBecky, I'm so happy you're in blogging world. You make my days brighter for sure! I'm also glad that you're focused on what you want your blog to look like and sticking with what's really important! You, my dear, are a blessing. Love, Sara
ReplyDeleteHello again Becky,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100Th post, my! time does fly when you are having fun!!! I agree with everything you said about blogging, I had the same feelings you had, and had to come to grips with everything and figure out the real reason I was blogging!!! Blessings, to you my friend!! Sue
What an awesome 100th post! Congrats to you! Count me in on the give away! : )
ReplyDeleteHere's to you and many more great posts! :)
~Liz
I think I posted on this one...but just in case....draw my name!!! (giggling)
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