My New Happy: Six Months

Monday, October 6, 2014

Six Months


It is Sunday afternoon at 4pm, and it's been a long weekend.  A good weekend, but busy, emotional and exhausting.

I'm sitting at my computer, trying to figure out what to write about.  Nothing is coming.

And then I realized - today it is six months since I started this blog.  A blog I had dreamed about long before I finally hit the publish button for the first time.

I have no idea where this journey will take me.

What I do know is that in six short months I have grown, as a writer and a person.  I have made wonderful new friends.  I have been inspired to let go of some of my anxieties, and I have learned that I am not alone on this adventure through midlife.  I have found assurance that my journey will go on, happily, once my boys leave the nest.

I'm so grateful that I pushed aside my fear and published that first post six months ago. 

I know that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be.

41 comments:

  1. Congrats on 6th months! I love your blog and look forward to reading more posts!

    Jill
    www.dousedinpink.com

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  2. Congrats on 6 months! Here's to many more!

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  3. Good for you for finding a way to positively express yourself. I see the blogging world exploding as we age. I wish my father could have benefited from having a blog like you Lana. He could have told all of his stories without interruption and rolled eyes and, "We've heard it before!" He would have felt more validated by the bloggers comments that don't challege his viewpoints or opinions. He could have left his legacy as he saw it in his words. Have you ever thought about transcribing a blog for your grandpa? The time and effort for someone else would be immense but rewarding and interesting to read.

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    1. I agree, it's such a wonderful way to tell our stories. Because my grandpa doesn't live close by it would be hard to get all of his stories, but it's a great idea.

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  4. I am so glad you are exactly where you are supposed to be - and that I found you! Congratulations on 6 months, and looking forward to many more years of sharing this adventure, reading your posts and enjoying our friendship! Well done!!

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    1. I would have never met you if I hadn't started blogging - so that makes it worth it right there!

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  5. Congrats! Six months is a big milestone. I hope you have many more celebrations like this ahead of you!

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  6. Congrats on your 6 month anniversary. There are so many more exciting adventures ahead with your blog. Relish it.
    Estelle

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    1. Thank you. I'm definitely looking forward to the journey.

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  7. And I'm exactly where I should be - reading a new friend's blog! Congratulations on your milestone! Here's to many, many more!

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    1. Thank you Diane - I'm so glad we've become friends!

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  8. Happy 6mos anniversary!! Yay!! You should bake a half cake Abby/Lana! Wishing you more adventures to write about, and deeper friendships along the way! *hugs*

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  9. yay for 6 months! Here to many many more!

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  10. Congratulations on your first 6 months of blogging, Lana. Your blog us a great mixture of everything. I am so glad I discovered it.

    And I just linked up for the top 5 things. ;-)

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    1. I really appreciate your support Ada - and yours is one of my favorite blogs!

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  11. A very Happy six months to you! I've been doing it over four years and it took me at least three until I figured out about commenting and community, so you're worlds better than I am!

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    1. I can't even imagine making it to four years - here's hoping!

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  12. Congratulations, Lana! Your blog is sweet, and it's been great getting to know you.

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  13. happy 6 months!!! I'm so glad I met you early on in your blogging journey because now I can be a lifer!!

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    1. I know, I feel like we're blogging soul sisters - we have to keep going together!

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  14. Congrats! Only 6 months? I thought you were an old pro! Blogging is an interesting journey. You find out a lot about yourself along the way. I'm glad I found you and hope you continue!

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    1. Well thank you, you are too kind :)! I'm SO glad I found your blog - it's one of my favorites.

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  15. Congratulations! I enjoy your posts and look forward to reading many more in the future! :)

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  16. I am so glad you hit publish also! Here's a toast to many more blog posts, great blogging friends, the Oregon Coast and skydiving! Wouldn't that make a wild blogpost! Seriously I'm so happy to call you friend.

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    1. Ooh, skydiving at the Oregon Coast - now that's a great idea! I'm so happy that we met through this blogging world and became friends!

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    2. It's a date! Skydiving at the Oregon coast!!!!

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  17. Congrats Lana! Six months is fantastic. I am looking forward to the next six :)

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  18. That's a big milestone, Lana -- congrats! Can't wait to see where the next six take you! :)

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