Centenery Blog Post

It's official! I'm 100 today. No, wait a minute, I'm not 100, but it's my 100th post, and I'm glad that this is the entry to hit the mark.

We all have different reasons for starting our journeys in the land of blogworld. Mine was to counterbalance another side of my life which had consumed way to much of my time, thoughts and sanity, especially my sanity. A place to be light-hearted, to share some of my loves and concentrate on the happier parts of my life which for long periods in the last few years I had forgotten even existed.

I soon found that this world was a very friendly, accepting place, and for nearly a year now, I have enjoyed my time here. I have made some good friends, and my daily round of visits to the blogs I link to provide me with smiles, laughs, and tears of joy. Sometimes, tears of sadness too, for what you all write, is written from the heart.

It pains me to lose one of my new found friends, and I hate that sometimes this may be because of something that hurtful, destructive people have brought about.

Pauline, was considering walking away recently, but having re-read some of her posts, some of the posts that her blog friends have written and the comments that have been left over time, she has decided not to let the buggers beat her. Her decision to stay, in part, was due to Akelamalu, for which I am thankful.

In return, she has awarded me with the following:



as a small part of the reason she is staying put. I'm not sure that I deserve it, I am blown away, and I am very honoured to be included in her list of friends.

Pauline, thank you honey. x

As a recipient, I would now like to pass this on to the following people; I know a couple of you have already been presented with this, but I couldn't possibly leave you out:

Miss Understood Who befriended me before my blogging days when anyone with any sense would have run a mile. She helped me deal with things in my life at the time more than she will ever know, and was solely responsible for me joining blogland. (So you know who to blame!!!) She has become one of my closest friends on or offline and I can't wait for October when we finally get to meet. Elaine, you are truly an inspiration to everyone whose life you touch. x

Paddy I know you don't go in for this sort of thing Paddy, but your writing, and the insight you have shared with me over time is truly inspirational... so I give this to you whether you want it or not sweetie!! x

Mike whose photographic wonders never fail to amaze me and constantly inspire me to try to improve my own efforts. I have been lucky enough to see some which he has not yet published, and they are amazing. x

Dan What can I say. Your posts are so full of humour, they always make me smile and your amazing selfless acts for good causes inspire me to remember what is good in my life and not dwell on what I cannot change. You are a daily reminder of just how much good there is in people in this world, and I love you for that. x

Walksfarwoman A relatively 'new' friend, but nevertheless my visits to your blog always leave me with much to think about. Your huge heart and 100% acceptance of people from all walks of life are an inspiration to all who drop in. I love that you always go that extra mile to make your entries interesting and thought provoking. x