My Very Good Year Turns TWO!
Wow! I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since My Very Good Year was introduced to the world. Let me tell you that this journey has simply been amazing. I have spent tons of late nights up writing and early mornings editing posts so they are ready to go live on the site. In between the excitement there were some not so happy times and writing blocks I had to overcome. Some days getting to write was relaxing and others stress causing. The pressure of being consistent was overwhelming some weeks. I had to learn to give myself permission to flow and just be…even if that meant not posting anything.
I literally published my first blog post exactly 2 years ago today, it was my birthday present to myself. Yes today is my Birthday and i am officially 39 years old. Looking back and seeing proof of my growth brings tears to my eyes. I remember sitting at my laptop looking over my website feeling unsure if it was the right thing to do. I loved writing but at times I lacked the confidence to get my thoughts and ideas across.
My very first blog post “37 Things I Learned In 37 Years” was a post recounting all of the hard but life changing lessons I have learned. I wanted this blog to be a way for me to release those thoughts and to track my journey. I started this blog after experiencing a major shift in my life and needed something fun to balance out the monotony of it all. I did not care if no one ever came to read a post, it was therapeutic for me to start something new and more importantly to write. Little did I know I would receive so much love from those around me. Many who have been cheering me on since day one.
The growth I have experienced as a person and which is displayed through my writing is something I am extremely proud of. My personal goal this year was to improve my writing and expand my content. At times I found myself looking at other blogs comparing myself to them; I am human. It took me some time to realize that I will never be them I had to claim my own identity as a blogger.
During this second year I have learned so much about blogging. I consider myself a private person, so blogging and sharing certain parts of life online has been challenging. I finally reached a point of willingness to step outside of my comfort zone. Honestly, not just with blogging in life as well. I am looking forward to what this next year will be for My Very Good Year.
Above all, I want to say thank you to anyone who has taken the time to read anything I have published. I am thankful to hear compliments and feedback on my blog. I am grateful for all your support this past year. I will toast a glass of champagne to you all tonight.
XO
Chanel