322 Posts

One year and 322 posts.  I can't believe it.  When I wrote my first post (click here to read it! ), I had NO IDEA what I was doing when it came to blogging.  I really did not expect anyone to read it and thought it would just be a great creative outlet.  I was nervous about exposing myself (I actually thought I would keep this anonymous....silly me) and did not know my writing style yet.  I laugh at some of my first few months of blogging.  It does not even sound like the same person.  It has been fun to see myself "grow up" as a blogger and to share it with the world.

One thing  I did not expect out of blogging are the amazing relationships that I have developed.  Whether it is other bloggers, PR professionals, mommy entrepreneurs, magazines, retailers, or all the women (and perhaps men) that read my blog, leave comments and tweet me, I never considered the impact a blog could have in my life.  It has been a pleasure "getting to know" all of you and I look forward to continuing these relationships while building more.

I want to thank each one of you for all the support you have given Juggling in Heels over the past year.  It means more to me than you know and I am looking forward to seeing what can happen with the blog over the next year.  If it is half as fun as this first year has been, sorry, but I am in this for the long haul and you are going to keep hearing from me (well, unless you stop following but I hope that is not the case!).

To wrap up my day of celebration, I am not only going to eat the above cupcake but am also going to share 10 items with you that you may not know about me.  Weird that I have not shared any of this before but better late than never right?

1. I am the oldest of 6 kids and my youngest sister is only 4 years older than my Oldest.  They go to the same school, which is somewhat strange.

2. I have a major fear of drowning even though swimming was my sport and I was a lifeguard for years.

3. Yes I am 6ft tall but I have never played volleyball (probably the number one question I am asked).

4. My favorite book of all time is Gone with the Wind and Scarlett O'Hara is my favorite literary character.

5. Even though I live a corporate life two days a week, I still get jealous sometimes of women who have a full time job and are still climbing the corporate ladder.  I love being home a lot with my kids but I miss the corporate life sometimes.

6. I have an issue with claustrophobia and freaked out during an MRI (I am hoping I NEVER need one EVER again.)

7. I love to dance.  LOVE IT.  LOVE IT.  LOVE IT.

8. I know (almost) every word to every 80's song.  My hubby says I would be a genius if I empty all that information from my head and put something useful in there. I find it useful.  You never know when you are going to be asked to karaoke.

9. I adore coffee and wine but cannot stand soda of any kind....except for when it is in a Vodka Press.

10.  I talk A LOT (all my friends and family can attest to this).

And with that.....HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY JUGGLING IN HEELS!