Six years ago, I wrote my very first blog-post. And quite frankly, I had no idea what I was doing. Sometimes, I still don’t know what I am doing. The only thing I do know is that blogging has had an incredible impact on my life. I’ve learned how to write for an audience. And I’ve learned it’s never the story you tell, but it’s how you tell the story. As a result of this blog, I’ve also become the official Family Historian. I’ve learned how to take some semi-decent photos. And I’ve almost mastered making home movies.
But most of all, I am extremely grateful for the amazing relationships I’ve cultivated over the past six years.
Therefore, I want to say, “Thank You!” to every single person I’ve met along the way. Ya’ll have taught me so very much. And all while making me laugh, making me think, and even making me cry. I am truly blessed to be a part of such an incredibly, talented, funny, and brilliant, community of fellow writers and photographers. I love each and every one of you with my whole heart.
And thank you for letting me share my life’s journey with all of you.
Here’s to another six years!
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PS: Almost every other blogger I know has their own merchandise.
And after finally coming up with the perfect catch-phrase/tagline?
Now I do too!
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Don’t sell yourself short Melee. For someone who claims “I still don’t know what I am doing”, you’re doing a damn fine job of it. I can say, from these pages, and your other project, that you have learned how to write for an audience, and tell a story quite well. And you’ve developed some impressive photography skills along the way. I’m glad to have made your acquaintance, and blessed to call you a friend. Here’s to many more years of sharing your amazing writing. (and a best seller)
No, Mel, Thank YOU! Has it been only 6 years? How long is that in blog years?
HeSaid is right, you shouldn’t sell youself short. You may not feel it at times but you have a knack to take a simple, boring story and spin it into a tail that draws people in. To me, you’re like internet fly paper – I keep getting coming back to see what’s happening over at Mel’s place. I am glad I stumbled onto your site many, many moons ago. You’ve taught me a few new things along the way and that’s hard to do for an old dog like me. It’s been a great ride and I am glad you could share it with us. Here’s to another 6+ years of blogging madness.
Congratulations. Been great reading your musings all these years.
Congrats on six years and it has been so much fun reading you, keep it coming!!!!
Congrats on SIX years!!! I son’t think that I’ll be blogging for six years, but who knows? I didn’t think I’d do it for one year and I did. You are an amazing storyteller and that is why we all keep coming back here – it certainly isn’t for the massive amount of money that you pay me to read and comment on each post! You rock, so keep on bloggin!
Awwwww! Thanks, Jimmy!
I am LUCKY to have you as a friend!
🙂
Now I really wonder how long 6 years is, in blog years! Ahahahahahha
“You have a knack to take a simple, boring story and spin it into a tail that draws people in.”
Thank you for that lovely compliment!
And I am also so very happy we’ve met along the way.
🙂
Urban!
Omyword! You were one of my very 1st readers, ever!
xoxoxo
Thanks, Doll! And will do!
Why thank you!
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Here’s to another 60 years Meleah 😀
Wooot!
Congratulations and Happy Blog Anniversary!!!
“But most of all, I am extremely grateful for the amazing relationships I’ve cultivated over the past six years.”
AMEN! Hasn’t blogging been such a wonderful way to connect with people who we might not ever met because of it?
” I love each and every one of you with my whole heart.
And thank you for letting me share my life’s journey with all of you.”
And ditto to you, girl! You have no idea how freakin’ happy I am that our paths have crossed through this amazing medium. I feel blessed to have met you on and OFFLINE!
((((( You )))))
Congrats on your sixth year! Looking forward to many more years ahead!
X ya bunches!
You don’t look at day over 3. Happy many more, Meleah.
Thank you, Anne!
I feel the same way, Ron!!
And I am SOFA KING happy we are online & real life friends!
Aw, shucks!
Hey sweet thing! Happy Blogoversary!!!! And I think your videos are amazing – especially after trying my hand at it and realizing how difficult it is! Hugs and big slurpy kisses at you!
Happy Blog Anniversary, Mel! I’m so glad we’ve become friends through our mutual love of writing!
Meeeeeeeeeeee too!
XOXO
Right back at’cha, Nicky!
I hope you’re enjoying California!
xoxoxo
Me too, Terri! Me too!
So why didn’t Kim and I get a personal thank you? 😉 Your thank you here was all too general.
Congrats meleah. Hmm… I’ve been reading your story for thr last 2 and 1/2 years or so…
Hey, if you make it to 10, let’s celebrate at KHCC with tequila shots.
Thanks for sharing your stories with us, Meleah! It’s been a pleasure!
BAAHahHAhahahahhAHhah!
Yep! That sounds about right!
And thank you for that!
FUCK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awwww!!
xoxoxoxo
Happy Anniversary Mel!! Love you girl.
Happy Anniversary! Love ya girl.
Six years! Congratulations! I feel like some of the others – WE should be thanking YOU for entertaining us all these years! I hope you’re not thinking about retirement yet….
Love you back, Kimmy!!!
xoxoxo
Awww!!
* blush *
Congrats Meleah. I know I will always read anything that you write cause you are awesome. <3 <3
Thanks, yo!!!
Wow. Six years! Congratulations, Meleah – that’s quite an achievement. I’m flagging after three, but of course, a lot is happening here at the moment.
What am I saying? A lot is ALWAYS happening at chez Meleah! 😉
W00t! Congratulations!
I wish I could write as well as you do, maybe then I would blog more. I hope to be reading your blog for many years to come.
Six years??? wasn’t it just 5years, like, last week?? Time flies…and happy blogday!
Aww!
Well, congrats on THREE years, Jay!
Thank you, BobG!
I feel like we have been online friends forever!
And I am lucky to have that!
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Yep!
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6 years on the internet is like 6 lifetimes. You rock.
Yeehaw!
Happy Blog Birthday! You DO KNOW what you are doing girl! You ROCK!
Thanks, Sweetness!
Congratulations on your six years as a blogger, Meleah! You said: “Sometimes, I still don’t know what I am doing.” Well, all I have to say is that you should keep on doing whatever it is that you don’t know what you’re doing because it really, really works! 😀
It’s no secret to me why your blog has been around six years. Your posts are always interesting and from the heart. You’re genuine, Meleah, and that shows. I feel myself drawn in to your posts and the photos because you make it all seem so inviting. You have a way of making your readers feel welcomed and almost as if we’re an extension of your family. That’s a real art. I’m so very glad I’ve had the opportunity to get to know you and look forward to many more of your wonderful posts.