Wednesday 4 December 2013

Happy 1st Birthday Mrs D plus 3


Exactly one year today I started blogging as "Mrs D plus 3".  It feels a bit surreal actually, as I feel like I have been doing it forever.  I did do a little bit of blogging before I 'launched' Mrs D plus 3 (well it was hardly a launch, but for want of a better word) but it was so sporadic and I think the only people that read them were my family and few friends.  I really only did it to keep everyone in England up to date with what we were up when we moved to Australia and it seemed easier than writing the same email response over and over again.

I was so clueless back then about 'blogging' that I really didn't even know what it was.  I didn't have any social media accounts - I had NO IDEA what twitter was and I had never even heard of SEO.

I can't believe how far I've come since then and how much I've learnt.  Not just about blogging and social media, but about myself too.

If you fancy a giggle you can read the first blog post I EVER published HERE.

It's been a bit of a funny old day today.  I thought I would be out celebrating reaching my one year goal, but actually I have a horrible lump in my tummy and I feel really sad.  Nothing to worry about though and it's TOTALLY my own fault.  Yesterday there was the most adorable little puppy that needed a home and Miss L (and me) fell totally in love with her.  I really shouldn't have -  but I brought her home for a sleepover while they tried to find her and home and we all fell in love with her.  She was the cutest and most placid little thing and she just let the kids carry her around the house all afternoon and then (very naughty I know) she fell asleep with me in our bed last night.  We all decided that we just had to keep her so we gave our landlord a quick call and his answer was a categoric NO!  I am sure my Dad will be reading this thinking 'Good - the last thing you need is a dog.' and he's probably right.  I just never imagined I'd fall in love with a dog so quickly.  We'll get over it soon enough I'm sure - but right now, I'm feeling a bit devastated..
Isn't she just adorable??? Why I do these things to myself I do not know!!
Anyway after that little side track back to Mrs D plus 3.  I could go on about how much I've learnt etc etc but three biggest things that pop into my head right now are:

1.  How amazing my readers are.  I didn't in my wildest dreams image that so many people would actually read what I write and I really can't thank you enough.  You are ALL awesome.
2.  How much I love blogging.  I don't earn any money from it, yet I don't think I'll ever stop.  Writing on Mrs D plus 3 makes me happy.
3.  How many incredible on-line people I have met.  Some of whom I would actually call friends.  The blogging community is so incredibly, friendly, supportive, passionate and just all round fabulous.

So there you have it

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!

I  hope you're all having a lovely day and thanks again so much for reading.













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13 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday!
    OMG that puppy is adorable xx

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    1. Thanks lovely. She was super cute wasn't she. I am just going to have to wait patiently until the time is right x

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  2. Happy birthday to you!! Thank you for sharing your life with us! The puppy is adorable and so sad you couldn't keep it! Hugs to all of you! xoxo

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    1. Thanks Melissa and thank you SO much for reading. I love my readers, you make it all so worth while xxx

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  3. the single most compelling argument for getting your own place.... Stuff the landlord! Telling grown ups they can't have a dog! Hurrumph!
    But that aside, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! How fantastic! I love reading your blog - thank you for showing up without a fail :- xoxox

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    1. Absolutely - you are so right there. Fingers crossed our house sale in the UK goes through soon and we can start looking xx Oh and THANKS for the birthday wishes xx

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  4. Happy Birthday MrsD, I feel as if you've been around for a lot longer than a year. Very sorry to hear about your puppy ban, I think all landlords would say the same thing... hope puppy gets a lovely new home soon. But meanwhile, here's to another year of blogging for MrsDPlus3. It's been a real pleasure getting to know you and I've really enjoyed reading your blog, trying some recipes, having a laugh and the odd wee cry with you.

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    1. Ah thanks Seana - me too. I've loved getting to know you too and I feel we need to try and catch up for a wee coffee soon. Lots of love xxxxx

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  5. Well done and Happy Birthday! Oh my heart was breaking reading about that gorgeous puppy. How were you're kids after telling them it was a no? I started my blog for very similar reasons and now it has just become addictive. I still have much to learn I am realising you also need to be a computer programmer to be a blogger and it can be mind boggling.

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    1. They were actually ok, it was me that was heartbroken - typical, lol!! And I did it to myself!! Blogging is so addictive isn't it. I have to say I am still pretty hopeless of the techie from and have to pull in reinforcements from the hubby often. xxx

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  6. Happy birthday, lovely lady! Here's to many more awesome years of your gorgeous blog!

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  7. Happy blog birthday Mrs D. I feel for you on the puppy situation. I puppy sit for a neighbour and always feel a little (or a lot) sad when Tiger goes home.

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  8. yay!!! happy blog first birthday!!! such a fun milestone to celebrate!

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