A year ago this week, I became a blogger. I had three readers. Two relatives and one friend.
It happened rather accidently. I have a Life Coach practice and a woman was recommended to me who is a blogger. I was not quite sure what a blog was. Pretty embarrassing.
But I caught a break. She was scheduled for a radio interview and they had asked her to supply the questions. They were supposed to appeal to an audience who knew nothing about blogging.
Whoever was listening would have asked, “WHAAAT DID SHE SAY?” The questions were far too advanced.
So guess. I did the questions for her. Starting with, “What is a blog?”
Guess again. I said, “Hey! I can do that!”
You’ve been stuck with me ever since.
I know this is not going to impress you veteran bloggers. But I had 5975 people read my articles this past month! This is a shocking number to me. It is an improvement of 5972 in a year!
I thought I would celebrate by putting up my most read blogs for your review and old time’s sake.
Here they are -
The Past – Holding on – Letting go
Got a Problem? – Just flake out for a while
When Your Husband Has Died – A survival guide
Making New Best Friends – A tutorial from Arlene
The Big Idea – When to bail out
In Defense of the Governor’s Ho
THANK YOU – TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU WHO CAME BY. I AM OVERWHELMED BY YOUR SUPPORT.
AND SPECIAL THANKS TO EACH ONE OF YOU WHO COMMENTED.
The comments are the most fun. I try to answer every one. Many of you have become my new best friends.
KEEP COMING BACK!
I am loving it!
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Happy Blogging Birthday, Corinne. I can’t believe I have been blogging a few weeks longer than you. My one-year-old birthday was June 1. It feels like we have been around longer than just a year. I have been blessed so much by the friendships that have started from blogging, yours included. See you around next year and the year after and the year after that.
Happy Birthday to your Blog, my dear! It is a gift to all of us…so delighted for your success. See? Sometimes the good guys do win!
Blessings and love,
Regina
Hey congrats! I’m so happy to call you a fellow blogger!
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Grats! I hope I’ll experience the same growth as you I have. =]
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Congratualtions! What fastastic progress! Soon the whole world will be stopping by.
Love you lots,
Linda
Dear Patrica -
Has it been only a year that we have known each other? Feels like forever with you and Stephen and Karooch and Michelle – and more!
Here’s to our friendship – forever!
Dear Luxury -
Thanks for coming by with your good wishes. The numbers just seem to come. We just have to do the workand not pay attention. No one is more surprised that I am.
And Michelle -
I am proud and grateful that I can call you my super techie. I can’t count the number of messes you have bailed me out of.
Many thanks.
I know how proud of your accomplishment you must feel. You have a great blog because it truly helps your readers.
Dear Birney – my favorite fix it and solve it man!
Thanks for your nice message.
Your blog is unique. You really HELP your readers!
Dear Linda -
You have been with me through many ventures. And supported them all.
Thanks for your good wishes. You are a very valued friend!
And I am that one friend and immensely proud to be a small part of your beginning as a blogger. I have passed your blog on to so many friends – I just know you advice and insight is out there doing its Light work. You even got me started and so far, I have 5 comments and you are the first!!! Exciting to be part of this new way of communications and forward and next.
Congratulations—I know how much work it is and I know how much fun you are having.
You are an inspiration. Well done.
Rod
Congratulations Corinne! I’m so very proud of you – you’ve taken giant leaps and here you are. You’re still in the blogging world – most people would have given up by now.
Sadly that’s the case – a newbie would get all fired up, start a blog, grow an audience but then peter out after a few months or a year, discouraged at the slow rate of growth or whatever.
But you made it! You go girl.
Stephen Hopsons last blog post..End of the Week Gratitude Theme #34
Dear Stephen -
You were one of my FIRST supporters. You were fairly new yourself and were encouraging me.
Now, this week you are quoted in Forbes and in a blog in China.
Who knew?
Congratulations yourself!
Dear Grace -
You are absolutely right. You were that first “friend” I talked about. And you have been here ever since.
Thanks for hanging out with me, my good friend!
Looking forward to your blog and your progress!
Corinne:
I never forget who helped me when I was just getting started in anything. I somehow have this need to make sure people know how much I appreciate them and because I know how that feels, I want to extend the same courtesy to others – like when you were getting started.
And now look at you! Your blog had almost 6000 visitors last month.
Let me turn the tables and say back to you: “Who knew?”
What’s next? 10,000 visitors a month?
Stephen Hopsons last blog post..End of the Week Gratitude Theme #34
Congrats Corinne.
Not only with your first blog birthday, but specifically with taking the steps and walk the learning curve. Only those who DO it will become successful and you’re well on your way!
As a frequent reader of your blog, I certainly appreciate all the great materials that you provided in here.
Keep going and thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Case
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Dear Case -
Really appreciate your congrats!
This learning curve you speak of is why although I read your blogs – I don’t know enough to comment.
But it is coming – slowly!
Dear Stephen -
10,000 readers?????
As a friend of mine always says -
“From your mouth to God’s ears!”
Congrats on a growing and fabulous year
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION, WELL DONE!!
Dear Rod -
I was THRILLED to get a telephone call from you!
More later on you!
Dear Karen – Karooch -
Thanks for the congratulations! Your comment came into my email and then disappeared.
But I wanted you to know that I did read it!
Thanks Carlos -
Long time since we studied ACIM together.
But I enjoy your artwork and your wonderful quotes that come into my email.
Thanks for keeping in touch!
Hi, Corinne! A belated one-year birthday (anniversary) to you and your thoughtful, wonderful blogs. Nearly six thousad hits. WOW! You have made many friends and fans, including me. Keep ‘em coming. Reed
Thanks, Reed -
Been wondering where you have been lately. Hope you have been off on one of your wonderful world trips!
Quuen Mary 11?
Misesd your great comments, though!
Hi, Corrinne! Happy Birthday! I miss seeing you.
Would love to catch up. I have a blog, too for my new book, http://www.everymannews.com. So glad you are doing so well.
Michele Weldon
Dear Michele -
With best selling books – and your years as a feature writer for The Chicago Tribune -
I CAN’T WAIT see where you are going in the blogosphere!
So great to hear from you!
Congratulations, Corinne! Happy birthday! I don’t know how I found your blog (probably a link through Widow’s Quest), but I’m glad that I did. You’ve got a warm and wise way of expressing yourself. I look forward to reading more of your posts, as you head into your second year.
Best wishes,
Mary
Hi Corinne,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are doing a wonderful job and loving every minute. Nice to hear you are doing to so well……Enjoying your blog.
Love,
Patsy
Hi Corinne,
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Corinne, happy birthday to you.
You’re doing a great job with your blog and its really inspirational at times to read some of your posts as well. Keep up the good work since you have so many people looking here for their daily fix!
Rgds,
Hai Liang
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Dear Mary -
Don’t know how you got here – but I am happy to have you!
Thanks for the kind words. Come back soon!
Dear Hai -
I can hear you singing all the way in Chicago! Thanks!
Tell me if your first name is Hai or the whole name is Hai Liang.
I want to address you properly!
Hi Patsy -
So nice to get your message. I hope we will see each other at some near time!
Thanks for sounding in on my blog!
Sorry I’m a week late Corinne! Happy birthday to YOU! Your writing is world changing for me, and as evidenced by your wonderful commenters, for many of them as well. Thanks for YOU!
Congratulations Corinne,
Everything you said rings true. Way to go!
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Thanks, Cindy -
- And everything you say on your blog is also true! Enjoyed your First Time Milestones – it brings back wonderful memories to those of us whose babies are all grown now!
Dear Phil -
What a wonderful compliment from a writer I admire! You have been such a great support to me.
THANK YOU!
Hello Corinne,
Wow, been away for a few days and I’m behind my readings!
My first name is Hai Liang and my last name is Tan.
Back home in Malaysia or in Singapore, my friends call me Hai Liang. But when I was studying in New Zealand, my Kiwi mates calls me Hai…ha ha…confusing?
If you can I would like Hai Liang
Rgds,
Hai Liang
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Congratulations! You have really come into your own!