Blogging Anniversary #2

Wow, it's been 2 years since I let you all into the quirky world of Danica's Thoughts!!  Like any blog there have been ups and downs... times when I managed to pop out 20 posts in a month (October 2012) and even times when I considered ending the blog.  You have seen my huge collection of Wordless Wednesdays (75 and counting) and you have read my endless comparisons of The States versus The Netherlands.  Who knows what comes next, but as of now, I am still happy sharing my journey through life with you and showing you how normal & abnormal living abroad can be.  That's just it, my blog is random, I don't focus on being an expat, a woman, or a mom, I talk about many aspects of a life.  I appreciate you peaking into my world, and letting me into yours.  No matter the walk of life, we all have something to share! 
 

Here's a look back at some of my favorite posts :)

MY CROCS - it all started here!

AMMYY.COM SCAM - exposing scammers

STICKER GRAFFITI - love the art around town

PUPPY CLASS - good idea gone bad

GLOW OFF. - fun project with friends

RYAN AIR - getting ripped off by an airline

These are just a handful of posts from 2011 & 2012, so far there have been 302 posts since I started this blog!!! 

Thank you for all of your support & comments, whether you're one of the 66 Google Friend Connect followers, one of the 34 Bloglovin' followers, or even just someone stopping by, it's the readers that make this blog possible!

1 Year Award

During a quiet moment while walking my dog in the park today, it dawned on me that I started blogging 1 year ago!  So, I decided to award myself!  (I'm patting myself on the back right now!)  When I wrote my first post about my favorite brand of shoes I had no idea what would transpire.  Here I am 112 posts, 7290 pageviews, & 27 followers later.  As an amateur blogger I am always learning, and after seeing my first few posts I know I have picked up a lot along the way.  I regularly participate in Wordless Wednesday, I follow-up on posts, I have a few themes (not weekly but reoccurring), and I make sure to add links (to older posts, websites, & other blogs).  Next step is to create a badge/button but I need a little more spare time.  At first the only readers I had were friends & family and that was because I harassed them weekly to pull-up my blog or follow me by email.  Nowadays people from around the world read my blog, willingly I might add, ha-ha!  It's a nice feeling of accomplishment, even though I didn't really have any blogging goals or expectations in the beginning.  Maybe it's time to set a few goals, I could definitely use a few more followers.  I also have to be realistic, I am a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) so blogging takes place in my spare time.  But who's to say it couldn't lead to more... for now I am content with my progress, and I am happy to accept the 1 Year Award (even if I am giving it to myself)!
 

Since I borrowed this image/award from another blogger, I might as well give them credit.  Thanks to M&G at The Holmes Home

According to the rules of the blog award, it is to be passed on to 3 other new bloggers for encouragement, here's to you ladies! :
Girl in Geilenkirchen
Nine and Ninety Nine
Theresa's Mixed Nuts