You probably already know the story, if you've been following for a while, but this blog did not start off with books. For a couple of years it was a place to vent while I was in graduate school. I cursed a lot. A LOT. I was also coming out of a failed relationship, I boozed it up with friends, generally went through my adolescence at 25, did some intellectual and spiritual exploring, and came out on the other side a reasonably well-rounded adult.
So, yeah, I'm more mature now. For the most part. I turned to books when I realized I was tired of seeing myself type unhappy-mid-20s stuff. It's been smooth sailing ever since!
I don't have any big giveaways because this sort of snuck up on me with all the goings-on in my daily life as of late. I don't have any cool pics to post. I don't even have a vlog (which I've wanted to put together FOREVER). All I have is my sincere gratitude that I have visitors who are smart and cool and love books as much as I do. Readers who take part in my everyday heartaches and victories with kind words and virtual hugs. I cherish y'all as a part of my everyday life, and the sense of community in the book blogosphere still overwhelms me.
My greatest wish: six more years (at least) of blogging with you all. Thanks for being here.
Cheers!
Your gratitude is more than enough, Andi - and you have ours as well, for your presence and intelligence and kindness and book recommendations. Here's to many more years :D
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats! The book blogging world is better for having you in it :)
ReplyDeleteHoly mother of pearl. SIX YEARS? That's incredible, congratulations! I'm so excited that I came across your blog and have been following it since last year - I wish for six (and more) years for you, too! That is more of my own selfish request since that way I can continue to read your posts! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible milestone! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteWow, six years! That's impressive! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats! Six years blogging is a very impressive achievement. I hope you stick around for many more!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and congratulations. You have a couple of years on me.
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting how many of us started out blogging about something else and ended up focusing on books.
Congratulations! That is an amazing achievement!
ReplyDeleteHappy bloggiversary!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to reading your blog posts, so here's to many many more!
Happy Blogiversary...we love you and will continue to follow you for the next however many years you decide to keep talking to us =) PS You are now at fault for me stalking Sarah Waters =)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! :)
ReplyDeleteHas it really been that long?? Time flies my friend!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary, Andi! We'll be old bloggy ladies together... here's to another six years!
ReplyDeleteWow, 6 years is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, that's a magnificent achievement! I'm very new to your blog, so I hope that you do carry on for at least another 6 years!
ReplyDelete(and I hope you are enjoying Atonement!)
Happy blogoversary!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Bloggy-versary from one of those gals that loves books as much as you do! :D
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Oh my goodness, has it been 6 years? This means my 'versary is coming up, since I started like a couple days later. See, even 6 years ago, you were leading me around by the nose hairs. ;)
ReplyDeleteHere are to six more years with you Andiroo! Wouldn't trade the last for a thing.
Happy 6th bloggiversary, Andiloo!!! I have always loved your blog, throughout those changes from snark to happy families and, uh, how many moves? 4? You know, I was just thinking the other day . . . you were probably the main reason I eventually gave in to blogging. Andi's fault!! :)
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, I'm so sorry I haven't been here in a while and didn't realize Chuck's mother passed away. Sending lots of love and hugs and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Wow! That is great! I hope I can say I've been blogging for six years someday. I didn't know that is how your blog started.
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo! That's quite an accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteYay! Happy blogiversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy bloggy birthday! You are lovely and I always enjoy your blog posts!
ReplyDeleteYou did curse a lot back then, didn't you? ;) I've enjoyed getting to know you over the past 6 years and I look forward to many, many more. At least until Greyson graduates from high school, ok? ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
Wow, you've been blogging for six years. That's amazing. Happy blogoversary! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on six years!!! That is just an amazing feat, no matter how you got started. I can't wait to see what the next six years hold for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on six years of blogging. Your blog is one of my favorites to read so keep on posting :)
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy Blogiversary! I'm so glad you're here :)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated blogversary!!
ReplyDeleteAndi so sorry I'm late to the party but you know I'm doing a happy dance over here for you. Love your blog and wish you many more years of blogging goodness!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! Wishing you many more years of fun in the blogosphere.
ReplyDeleteSix years of blogging is awesome. I just want to take a moment to say that I love your blog. And I have really enjoyed following it. And I'm hoping that you have another successful six years.
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