Today is my bloggy birthday.
I’m quite pleased with myself – I’ve been pretty good over the years at not finishing what I start (from small things like knitting projects to bigger things like marriage and writing a novel). Usually, I start second-guessing: as in, This jersey doesn’t feel like it’s the right size, rip it out, or I don’t like all the chainy things in this pattern, chuck it in the bin, or This concept isn’t working and you can’t write anyway, no-one will read this crap… I need to stop that. I need to FINISH WHAT I START, even if that requires switching off the self-criticism and putting my doubts on hold.
So, a year of maintaining something that requires regular input and thought and effort is something to be proud of, for me. Meeting all of you and being inspired in return is a huge bonus.
I guess I should announce a give-away to celebrate, like all the generous crafty bloggers do, and I will – but not today. Today I am going to finish allowing my back to recover, and if that means spending it lounging on my bed in pyjamas being served peeled grapes by a virile young Argentinian in a leather crocheted thong with Nickelback’s latest cd in the background, then I must just accept that gracefully.
To be continued…
Nice piece of work 
Jill, a year of regular blogging is something to be admired! I don’t know where you find the time to do it, but you do, and I love reading every word. I’m very impressed. (I didn’t know that Rob was Argentinian.). Hope you feel 100% soon. x
Thanks Jane. Yes, his middle name is Juan-Carlos.
Jill, if the Argentinian can peel grapes, you should consider swopping the pyjamas for a crocheted bikini .. just a (serving) suggestion. Congratulations on the year of blogging – been a very fun read.
Thank you, Lara. I prefer my jammies, though – you know what a slob I am.
Jill,
Congratulations on your year of blogging. I have enjoyed meeting you and reading all about what’s going on in your life. Keep it up and can’t wait for another year full of Nice Piece of Work blogging. I agree you need to give the back another day or two to recover, even if it requires you to be fed those peeled grapes by the crochet thong clad Argentinian. ;)
Love and Hugs,
Tamara
Thanks, Crochet Diva :-)
Enjoy that feeling of achievement, and lie back and relax for as long as the grapes last. I’m not sure the crocheted thong would do it for me though…… Just as well we’re all different.
Indeed!
happy blog birthday! – days would be so dull without you in them!!!! – happy your back is recovering – enjoy the rest the music and the grapes! love x
Thank you, Vardi
What a picture you paint! Best not to do too much too soon.
You’re right. Note to self: do even less than you already are. :-)
Congratulations and a BIG hug. Don’t be too hard on yourself, you are who you are and that’s who we love.
Thank you (I think)!!! :-)
Happy bloggy birthday! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in the next year :)
Thanks so much :-)
Well if those are the options I know which I would choose ;)
Happy Bloggy Birthday! So glad you are here :D
Thanks doll. Glad I’m here, too (so far) x
Mazeltov and happy bloggy birthday. Hope your grape peeling, thong wearing man is covered by your platinum medical aid scheme. xxx
Platinum? haha I should be so lucky!! I think what I’m on is categorised as nickel.
Happy blogging birthday, you made me laugh!!!!
Good good :-)
Happy “blogiversary”! I’m glad I’ve found your blog to follow!
Thanks, I’m glad you’ve found me, too :-) And vice versa. I love reading your posts about Charlotte.
A belated blog birthday from me too! :-)
Thank you. I hope the belatedness means you’ve made great inroads into your magnum opus?
Indeed!!!!!!! 4* and the 5th is pending. Working like you wouldn’t believe. 24/7 (ish)