Saturday, July 9, 2011

One Year Blog Birthday




I just returned from a three day trip to Chicago that was a celebration of a birthday milestone for me.
I am also celebrating a one year birthday of my blog. When I began this journey, I did not know where it will take me. I was working through feelings of grief that were difficult after losing both my parents. I found an outlet to write once again. I also found a community that was supportive and wonderful. I want to take a moment and say thank you for the friendship you extended to me here. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I am grateful for the support. I am excited to continue this adventure with you.
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42 comments:

  1. Corinne CunninghamJuly 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Happy Birthday :)
    That looks yummy...

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  2. ayalaJuly 9, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Thank you, Corinne.
    It was as yummy as it looks. :)

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  3. Brian MillerJuly 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    yay! happy birthday! and happy blogoversary! I dont know where I would be today without the people I have met online. glad to have met you as well....smiles.

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  4. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Happy Blog Birthday, Ayala! I miss Chicago. I grew up in the suburbs. I'm sure it was wonderful. It's been great getting to know you recently :)

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  5. ReflectionsJuly 9, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Happy Birthday! and a very happy blogoversary! Just hit my one year mark last month. It has definitely been a very exciting and encouraging experience.

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  6. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Thank you, Brian. It has been a great pleasure meeting you here and reading your great work. Thanks, for the support and friendship. :)

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  7. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Thank you, Lori. Chicago was great. It's been great getting to know you. :)

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  8. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Thank you, Petrina. Congratulations on hitting your one year mark. It is exciting and there is such creativity and support in this community !

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  9. AdrienneJuly 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Happy Birthday!! I'm so glad I found you in the bloggy universe ~ you continually inspire me and what you write gets me thinking. Glad you got to celebrate your milestone in a way that was special to you!

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  10. ClaudiaJuly 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    wow ayala -that's great! happy birthday..the blogworld is a great place to be..i have a bit more than a year already and so thankful that i started the blog...i never had met so many great people otherwise..

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  11. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Thank you, Adrienne. It was really special, my husband surprised me and flew my son from the day. And my son arranged to take the time off his hospital rotation, which was not easy for him to do.

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  12. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Thank you, Claudia. I feel like the blog world has so many great people. So glad that I got to meet you here.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Happy Birthday and Congratulations on one year blogging. I love Chicago...to visit, that is!

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  14. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Thank you, Victoria. It was my first time in Chicago and I have to say that I loved it. :)

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  15. SaraJuly 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Happy Blog Birthday!!

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  16. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriJuly 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Happy Birthday Ayala! Wishing you love, happiness and cupcakes today and always.

    Congrats on your one year! I am so grateful that I've met you in the blogosphere. Your words have provided me comfort. Thank You. xoxo

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  17. HopeJuly 10, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Happy birthday! I am very grateful that we met and I hope our connection will last a very long time. I too found an outlet in writing after my parents passed on and Blogging helped reap the benefits of it. The support is amazing.

    Happy for you Ayala! Hope your continued blogging reaps many more blessing for you.

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  18. Helena WhiteJuly 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    ★ Hคþþყ ུ βɨrȶђdძყ! ★ How wonderful!

    Ayala, So sorry for your loss...I find writing down your feelings can be a very cathartic experience. Here's to the beginning of another great adventure...

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  19. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Thank you, Sara :)

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  20. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Rudri, thank you for the beautiful wishes. It has been a pleasure getting to know you, and as you know your words have brought me comfort as well. xoxo.

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  21. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Thank you, Hope. I've been wondering how you are- so happy to see you. I am grateful for meeting you and I hope that we stay connected for a long long time. Thank you for all your good wishes.

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  22. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Thank you, Helena . Writing has helped me in so many ways and the support was incredible !

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  23. Maude LynnJuly 10, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Happy Blog Birthday!

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  24. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Thank you, Mama Zen :)

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  25. ScarletJuly 10, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Happy Birthday~

    Happy Blog Birthday~

    Here's to more beautiful writings ~

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  26. ayalaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Thank you, Heaven. :-)

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  27. LeslieJuly 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    happy birthday, and happy blog birthday! so glad you got to take a trip to celebrate (i'm from the chicago area originally, and i still love that town.) and i'm equally glad to have met you through blogging!

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  28. MamaRobinJJuly 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a kind comment. I'm sorry to hear that your blog journey started with a sad purpose, but glad to hear you found support. Happy birthday!

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  29. ayalaJuly 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Thank you, Leslie. And it's been great meeting you. :)

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  30. ayalaJuly 11, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Thank you, Mama Robin. I appreciate it !

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  31. Luke PraterJuly 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    happy birthday my friend!

    Warmest Salad

    Luke

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  32. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Happy birthday and happy blogiversary, Ayala! And thank you for the gift of words that you've shared with us this year.

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  33. ayalaJuly 11, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Thank you, Luke. Best wishes to you as well!

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  34. ayalaJuly 11, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Thank you, Kristen. It has been an incredible year and I am grateful that you were a part of it.

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  35. Melissa Camara WilkinsJuly 12, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Congratulations on your first blogging year! I'm so glad to know you and to read your words here. :)

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  36. StaciaJuly 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! I hope there's cake, and not just the virtual kind. =>

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  37. ayalaJuly 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Thank you, Melissa. Thank you for hosting the great Six word Fridays.
    :-)

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  38. ayalaJuly 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Thank you, Stacia. Yes, definitely cake ;-)

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  39. LaurenJuly 13, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss (read your comment on ILI). I too lost my father and know writing has been cathartic. I'm sorry your parents didn't get to see your beautiful writing, or maybe they did.

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  40. ayalaJuly 13, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Thank you, Lauren. I am so sorry for your loss. The sadness never quite leaves. Actually, my dad was my first fan. He was a writer among other things, and he would always love to read my writing.

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  41. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Oh my goodness! I'm so glad I saw this post -- I just realized that I missed celebrating my one-year blogoversary on July 2nd!

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  42. ayalaJuly 18, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Congratulations , Juliana.

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