It has been a year! A year since my very first post on this blog. A year since the start of a new (and wonderful) chapter of my life. 🙂
What began as just an attempt at documenting my reading life, soon became my gateway to a whole new world, filled with new experiences, and the opportunity to connect with some very wonderful people, and make new friends.
This is a big deal for a person like me, who is essentially an introvert, and generally very guarded while making friends. For many years I believed that we only make ‘real’ friends till a certain age, and after that, the connections are not as strong.
The people I came across during this past year, have not only challenged this thought process of mine, but have also warmed my heart with their unselfish gestures of support and encouragement, and for that alone, I am extremely glad that I decided to blog.
The creative release that I initially sought through my blog, seems trivial in comparison to what I have gained in terms of perspective.
It has also been a year of learning. When I was planning on starting a blog, I had not given any thought to the technical side of blogging. For some (ignorant) reason, I had always assumed that all I had to do was hop on there, and write.
During the course of this year – I have learnt a lot about what it actually takes to start and maintain a blog (besides writing)- from hosting providers to themes to load times to ranks to social media integration – and this is really only the tip of the iceberg. Easily the most time-consuming hobby I have ever had, but also the most rewarding one.
Thank you everyone for a wonderful year, and for all the love, support and encouragement – it’s something I am very grateful for. Thank you. 🙂
Saru Singhal
Congratulations on the anniversary. Blogging changes our life and the way you look at things. I haven’t touched the technical aspects of it yet. It scares me. In my experience, write what you feel and enjoy the process.
More power to you. 🙂
Shanaya Tales
True, it is such an enriching experience. I haven’t figured out much of the technical stuff myself. My hubby helps, but I am clueless for the most part, except the very basics. 🙂
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kala
That is so great Shantala. Many congrats as your baby turns one. The love, attention and nurture you have given it this year has made it grow into a beautiful baby….one you can be so proud of! Cheers to many more years of blogging.
Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Kala. 🙂
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Susan Gourley
Happy blogging birthday. I’m so glad I found you and your blog. I hope it is everything you hoped it would be.
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Shanaya Tales
It is more than what I ever hoped it to be. Thank you for your wishes, Susan. I am glad that I found your blog too. 🙂
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Arpita
Congratulations! This is just the beginning! Cheers..
Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Arpita. 🙂
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Karen Mortensen
Congratulations on your first year.
Shanaya Tales
Thank you, Karen. 🙂
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Leslie
Congrats on your accomplishment. We hope you will continue to be a regular part of our Literacy Musing Mondays community!
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Shanaya Tales
I will. It is a wonderful community. Thank you so much for your wishes. 🙂
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Beloo Mehra
Congratulations for the very special first blog birthday! Here’s wishing you many more years of fun-filled and learning-rich blogging, reading and writing!
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Beloo. 🙂
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Gayathri
Congrats! Just a year? Looking at the ‘neat’ blog, I had thought you were at it for quite sometime ?
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Gayathri. 🙂
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Vinitha
Congratulations on turning one. I still can’t believe that you have been blogging only for an year, Shantala. I’m so glad that I got to know you. Keep up the good work dear. 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
The feeling is mutual, Vinitha. I am glad that I got to know you too. Thank you so much for your wishes. 🙂
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Sunila
Thats great Shantala. May you travel along gathering rich experience 🙂
Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Sunila. 🙂
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My Era
Many Happy returns of this wonderful day in your blogging journey.
A very Happy first blog-anniversary Shanaya Tales 🙂
Keep Writing!!
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much. 🙂
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Parul
Congratulations!! You are lovely and your blog and writing, great! Do keep up this time consuming hobby of yours cos you are doing wonderful at it!
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Shanaya Tales
Hehehe…thank you so much, Parul. 🙂
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Rachna
Hurray! That’s incredible. Here’s wishing you many more years of writing and learning. Lots of love!
Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Rachna. 🙂
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Esha
Congratulations, Shantala, on your first-year milestone in the world of blogging! Coincidentally, I too completed the same just a couple of days back 😀 Your blog is a wonderful and very inspiring place…Wishing you many more such milestones to cherish 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for your kind words, Esha. And congratulations on completing a year. Wishing you many many more. 🙂
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Lata Sunil
Congratulations on turning 1 and you are doing great. I am so glad to have met you via the blog.
Shanaya Tales
The feeling is mutual, Lata. I am so glad to have come across you. Thank you so much for your wishes. 🙂
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Ruchi Singh
Congratulation and many, many happy returns!!
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you, Ruchi. 🙂 <3
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Shailaja
Many many more happy returns of the day, Shanaya Tales 🙂 Congrats Shantala!
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Shy. <3
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Sid
Congratulations!! And Happy Birthday, Shanaya Tales.
Oh, and thank you for introducing us to Shantala. She’s awesome 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Hehehe..thank you, Sid. You are pretty awesome yourself. It is a pleasure knowing you. 🙂
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Nidhi
Congratulations!!!! Way to go!
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you, Nidhi. 🙂
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Corinne Rodrigues
Congratulations, Shantala. You’ve come a long way fast! Wishing you many more happy blogging years!
Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Corinne. 🙂
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