Wowza--this is my 100th post! Let's celebrate...with some *deep thoughts* by moi.
100 posts ago I had no idea what would come from starting a blog.
Today I've learned that success is defined in many ways and, for me, this blog is a success. It has taught me to be brave, given me the gift of community and reaffirmed my love of writing.
100 posts ago I knew I just
wantedneeded to write.
Today I still need to write. And my desire to write a book has grown tenfold. One day...
100 posts ago I thought no one would read. (Well, except my mom and my husband and a few friends that I basically forced--love you guys!)
Today I actually have some readers that aren't contractually obligated to read...yay! Seriously, thank YOU so much for stopping in here and joining my little community. I appreciate you more than you can imagine...you verify that I am not shouting into the wind in the middle of a forest...you know, what I do everyday in my home.
100 posts ago I didn't have a direction. I didn't know what I was I doing.
Today I still don't know what I'm doing but I sure am having fun!
100 posts ago I read other blogs and was envious of the communities they had created and were a part of.
Today I am a part of that community because I became active. Blogging is more than just writing, it's joining a conversation that is ongoing. It's being brave to show your writing to people that don't go by "mom" or "husband." It takes action to make dreams come true.
100 posts ago I thought I'd run out of things to write about.
Today I am constantly inspired. By my family (gotta love preschoolers--a constant source of entertainment and inspiration!), by my surroundings, by what I read.
100 posts ago I didn't have a schedule, I just wrote when I wanted to, when I was inspired.
Today I do have a schedule and it has helped tremendously. And I have so many ideas and scheduled posts...it makes me think I could attempt to publish 5 days a week but then I get crazy stressed. So we'll be sticking with my Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule...for now.
100 posts ago I was scared.
Today I still get nervous--putting yourself out there like writers do with every post they publish takes bravery--but I'm not scared anymore. I actually get a little excited every time I publish something.
100 posts ago I thought this would be just another failed blog attempt; this is my 3rd blog I've started. But, the old saying is true: The third time really IS the charm!
Today I am celebrating 100 posts--so I must be doing something right! (To be fair, some of those posts I transferred over from my previous blog, but most have been done since I actively started blogging on this site, back at the beginning of 2014.)
This was a spur of the moment post, a reflection of 100 posts published. Thanks for being a part of the journey!
{P.S. If you want a little more background on my blogging adventure, here's a post you may like.}
xo Sara
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