I still remember my blogger friends who taught me developing this, how to insert some changes, put some links, the data in my side bar, etc., etc. And some of my friends from far away countries already got other life achievements, or careers. Many already became grandparents, or acquired sons or daughters-in-law. Others still continuously comment and make virtual contacts. Others still blog but felt my posts are not interesting for them anymore. Some are still around but completely stopped posting; and unfortunately, some already passed on to the other dimension. Somehow another blogger friend let us know someone's passing and i always send prayers for them. We just leave this world in our own designated time, and we are all going there!
Blogging still fascinates me. It serves as my venue to show my photos and my interest with plants, creatures, landscapes and places. It also let me spend my extra time to simulate a semblance of diligence, not let my mind wander to maybe harbor some negative thoughts. I was given chances of putting words into thoughts and ideas, and let whoever may drop by know my preoccupation at the moment. My posts are normally spontaneously written, just my thoughts that moment. I treasure all the time they have spent reading my posts, looking at my photos and of course leaving their thoughts and comments. At this moment there are 220,082 visitors who dropped by. As i put below my page, "your comments are the life of this blog", and they really propel me. I truly appreciate all of you, your energies sent here, and these all delighted me through the years. Thank you very much. As in any commencement exercise, a culmination is also the beginning. I hope you will all still be with me.
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Nine years is a long time! Love love your photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lady Fi, you were around for almost that much too.
DeleteGorgeous photo and congratulations on your 10th year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteMy appreciation Carol, you were a bit younger than i do perhanps, in blogging. Thanks for dropping by.
DeleteHello, happy 9th blog anniversary! I love your beautiful photo, lovely scene and sky. I look forward to see many more of your blog post. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, i guess we are contemporaries in blogging, just that mostly you were into birding. Thanks also for being there with me all along.
DeleteThat is a wonderful blogging milestone and one I am fast approaching on my main site
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I appreciate you comments once-in-a while Molly, although i cannot return commenting as i cannot open your non-adult blog.
DeleteHappy blogoversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fredamans! Have a lovely week ahead.
DeleteCongratulations. Same here I too still find blogging fascinating. Keep it going!
ReplyDeleteMaria, thanks for being my blogging friend through the years, now we evolved as FB friends too!
DeleteHappy anniversary! I am glad that you have kept going so long!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your commenting often on my posts Nick, even if they are not about butterflies.
DeleteOh so we almost started the same year, am ahead by one. Mine was always almost a plant/garden blog. Thanks for being my friend through the years.
ReplyDeleteThank you Felicia.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Nidz!!! More happy blogging ahead!
ReplyDeleteI can't see anything in your blogsite, so i guess you are Shirley, hehe. Thanks, for creating that just for this.
DeleteCongratulations! With another decade to come I'm sure! Happy blogging birthday! I love the picture you've shared alongside this.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jade!
DeleteIt's great to hear from you... Congrats on many years of blogging --with many more to go!!! I started blogging in 2006 --but don't blog but once a week now.... I always enjoy your posts (your travels, your plants/flowers, and of course your Philippine sunsets)...
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Betsy
Oh yes Betsy, i of course cannot forget the time we started, you being one of my constant commenter. And you sent me a picture of Autumn in your part of the world, as i haven't seen nor experienced any autumn at all. Besides, we share the love for waterfalls. I appreciate you and George.
DeleteIt sees like yesterday when we started blogging and now here we are still at it. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much JM. You are one of the blogger friends i have long been exchanging comments with, and i appreciate your visits, your deep meanings on your posts. Let's get going.
DeleteMay you have many many more years of blogging Andrea and I am looking forward seeing more of your great posts in the future
ReplyDeleteOh Klara, i appreciate your visits always. We have been doing this for years, and i still remember your precious reference on orchids when i was in quandary where to look for its identification. We might not be always visiting each other's posts, but we know we are just around. Your orchids and frangipani i can't forget too. Thank you so much.
DeleteCongrats on 9 years of blogging! It's amazing what you can see and learn by blogging, isn't it? It's a whole new world that you'd never find anywhere else! May you have many more years of friends and fun on the internet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bettyl. I was already into years of blogging when I saw yours, and now we keep on visiting.
DeleteHappy Nine years Andrea! That is a long time to blog. I have been lucky to meet so many nice people via blogging like you... Lovely sunset...Michelle
ReplyDeleteyes Michelle, and you are one of those blogger friends who are so generous and kind, that despite of your condition you have very wide enthusiasm for gardening, the environment, biodiversity and much more. You are a blessing to the blogger and garden community. Thanks Michelle for being there through the years.
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