Happy Blogoversary!

10/22/2012

Source: etsy.com via Mary C. on Pinterest

Blogging definitely requires time and energy, but you can gain much by doing it with passion and persistence!

Below are just some of the benefits I’ve experienced since beginning my blog 2 years ago.

1. Connecting with others and becoming a part of a community.
I've been fortunate enough to communicate with many other creative people all over the world through blogging.

2. Inspiring others and being inspired by others.

3. Learning new technology.
Whether it's HTML code, creating a blog button, or experimenting with my DSLR camera, I am constantly learning new technology to improve my blog.

Source: etsy.com via Mary C. on Pinterest

4. Creating goals: for both my blog and my life.

5. Attaining goals.
    Keeping a blog keeps me accountable.

6. Creating art.

7. Researching with purpose.

8. A sense of consistency and grounding.
    With the ups and downs of life, blogging remains a constant in mine.

9. You’ll accomplish more than you ever thought you could!

10. Blogging is something wonderful to look forward to!

Please leave a comment telling me which blogging boon is your favorite!

Have a great beginning to your week!
Mary^

34 Comments

Susan link

10/21/2012 09:37:34 pm

Found you through the Ultimate Blog Challenge, Mary, and just had to say what a great post this is! I started blogging as a means to carve out some regular writing time, but the interaction and feedback I've given and received through the blogging community have been the biggest blessings, I think. Happy blogoversary when it arrives - and keep blogging!

Kathy link

10/21/2012 10:17:59 pm

Happy blogoversary to you..may there be many more :)

Angie link

10/21/2012 10:32:14 pm

Happy Happy Blogoversary!! I'm stopping by from Blogging Buddies.
Angie

Ayla link

10/21/2012 10:39:48 pm

I totally agree with everything you said! I never thought I would enjoy blogging when I first started and since I've started I have learned so much stuff it's amazing. Congrats on the blogoversary!

Paige @ Little Nostalgia link

10/21/2012 10:50:35 pm

Happy Blogiversary! I've been blogging for several years too, and it's become so much more than I ever thought it could be. It introduced me to people I never would have met otherwise, it's taught me a lot of things about owning a small business, and it's just flat out fun! I love it.

Heather Haymart link

10/21/2012 11:50:26 pm

Happy Blogoversary Mary! I love your cupcake! Your blog is so well done, it keeps me inspired! I think my favorite of yours is "A sense of consistency and grounding." So true.

Heather link

10/22/2012 12:00:10 am

Congrats on 2 years, keep up the good work!

Blogging Buddies Team
http://heversonart.blogspot.com

Carolyn Dube link

10/22/2012 12:00:30 am

What a tough choice! I have to go with #1l- it has meant so much to me!

Kim @ just B you link

10/22/2012 01:54:31 am

Love this post! Happy Blogoversary to you soon enough! =0) My favorite part about blogging? It's my ME time!
~Kim
2justByou.blogspot.com

Nancy Curry link

10/22/2012 02:35:25 am

I do enjoy your regular blogging, Mary. I am such an intermittent blogger that I know I am not getting as much out of it as I could. Thanks for making that commitment.

All Unwound link

10/22/2012 03:12:43 am

Congrats on your blog anniversary! Today my favorite from your list is #8 Blogging can be a lovely constant in life. TFS!

Rob Scott link

10/22/2012 03:18:15 am

I enjoying blogging as it showcases my knowledge and talents to potential customers. I like to think that if someone reads my blog and learns something from it that they would consider employing me to carry out some work for them at a future date

dawn@joyfulscribblings link

10/22/2012 06:24:06 am

Hi Mary, I'm a fellow BYW student. I would have to say learning new technology and attaining goals are two of the things I am currently getting out of blogging. I have learned so much in the last 6 months, but feel like I have so much more to learn. I'm just trying to take things one step at a time. I hope to connect with more bloggers in the future and become part of a blogging community. In the meantime I'm just enjoying the process and it has gotten me in the habit of writing again.

laurie link

10/22/2012 07:14:46 am

Happy blogging anniversary!! I have had to start a new blog, right from the ground up so I sought you out to follow again!!I hope I have two years of blogging good luck!!!

Lynn Brown link

10/22/2012 07:30:44 am

Blogging is a great way to communicate but also to share your feelings with everyone. I remember when blogs were not so popular, but I am glad to see they are a staple in todays internet which is making sites much more enjoyable and informative.

Thank you Mary for sharing your 10 benefits, it just goes to show you everything you can do with a blog. BTW... love the cupcake!

Lydia link

10/22/2012 11:22:41 am

Great post! Happy Blogoversary on your 2 year anniversary. The blogosphere is better because you are there. Good luck to you in the coming years.

Ilze link

10/22/2012 04:18:27 pm

Happy Day Mary !! I agree that it takes and effort, but I feel that if has reward and return for me...so, saying cheers to you and many more on your wonderful blog !!

ilze link

10/22/2012 04:19:13 pm

...oops - meant to say time and effort... but rest the same ! ;-)

aimee link

10/22/2012 11:20:21 pm

#5 is my favorite! i call my blog my "trusty little micromanager".

Lynn Fisher link

10/22/2012 11:34:55 pm

Happy Blogaversary...and great list! I love the way blogging holds me accpuntable to the next task.

Lynn Fisher link

10/22/2012 11:42:21 pm

And that spell checked to something other than "accountable" : )

Tara link

10/23/2012 12:52:16 am

Great list! Thanks for sharing :)

storybeader link

10/23/2012 03:18:20 am

I like being part of a community too. I belong to the BBArtisans team on Etsy and they have become my closest friends. {:-Deb

minnemie

10/23/2012 04:44:19 am

I like your list. I think #1 and #2 is what keeps me going in the blogosphere!

Ruth link

10/24/2012 12:21:56 am

Congratulations on 2 years! #5 is important to me. I need that prod to keep my work stready.

Tracey Fletcher King link

10/24/2012 06:45:00 am

I love your list... it is a great reminder of what we all move about the blog world...xx

Doreen@househoneys link

10/24/2012 02:53:51 pm

Hi Mary! It's been a while and I just thought I would stop by and say hello when I stumbled across this post. Oh boy! So I have to pick one fav?! Sorry. No can do :). Sounds like you're taking Holly's latest class? How is it going?

Michele Jonietz link

10/24/2012 03:53:26 pm

Hi Mary! Loved this post, found you on BYW! I agree with all 10!
Thanks,
michele

Trina's Clay Creations link

10/25/2012 09:51:12 pm

Happy Blogoversary Mary!! Love this post, great list and all are so true!!

Wendy @ E-1-A link

10/28/2012 07:02:05 pm

Loved reading your 10 reasons to blog :D

Happy Blogoversary!

Laurie Kazmierczak link

10/29/2012 05:31:06 am

Ordinary Words...probably #2...love giving and getting feedback♫ Visiting for the first time as a participant for Inspire Me Monday♪

Linda link

11/1/2012 04:40:43 am

These are just about the best benefits I have read for blogging! Makes me think and be more grateful! Tis the season, I guess.

Create With Joy link

11/4/2012 06:52:30 am

Happy Blogaversary to you Mary!

I am always late in my visits but could not let your special day pass by (metaphorically speaking) without letting you know how GLAD I am that you are part of my blogging universe!

I wish you many more years of artistic and blogging success! :-)

Create WIth Joy
http://create-with-joy.com

Heidi Dudley link

11/6/2012 08:09:43 am

Well congrats are in order! I've only just begun this journey for the great reasons you've listed. Never would have thought it, but it is pretty cool!