2nd blogiversary celebration (aka a give-away)! [Contest closed]
Two years ago today, I released my very first post, and So What? Now What? was born. A lot has happened in the past two years–in this blog, in my life, in the world. In October 2015, Barak Obama was president of the United States; I still clung to an illusion of control; and I pushed “Publish” for the first time—without realizing I hadn’t set a feature image (or that I even needed to). I certainly didn’t know anything about SEO settings or even Share buttons, but somehow I survived—thanks to all of you.
To show my appreciation, I will continue my tradition of giving one of my readers a gift on my blogiversary…but first, a short reminiscence. I looked back over all the posts I’ve written (186) and wondered which were your favorites. Based on number of comments, there are two clear reader favorites (as it turns out, one from each year):
What is this girl made of? My experience with a home DNA test
I’d love to hear which has been your favorite post. It doesn’t have to be one of these—and you can just tell me the topic; I don’t expect you to remember titles. I’m also interested in what you’d like to read about in the coming year. To encourage participation, I’ll enter you in my blogiversary prize drawing if you complete the entry form and then comment below.
It may be So What? Now What?’s birthday, but you get the gifts!
Hi, Christie – Happy 2nd year Blogoversary! What a fun way to celebrate! It’s truly tough for me to select my favorite post of yours – there are so many! If I had to choose, I would pick your recent post on the benefits of pumpkins. I loved your passion on this, it helped ring in autumn and I learned many new things!
Thanks Donna! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. Good luck in the drawing!
My favorite recent post was the one about meditation for beginners, although I just read the taking kindness to the road, and I loved that one too. So I guess posts about mindfulness, positivity, and growth have been my favorite topics as of late.
Thanks for always sharing such fun stuff!
Thanks Liz. I have found myself migrating from finding passion to wellness topics. Maybe wellness is my passion! Good luck in the drawing! As I recall, you won the 1-year-blogiversary drawing.
Yes, I did! Maybe I’ll be a lucky duck 2 years in a row. But, I’ll keep enjoying your posts regardless. ?
I should have said in my last comment that I also love your family update posts.
Happy second blogoversary! Since I am a new follower, I don’t have a favorite post but I’ll be interested to see what others say so I can check them out.
Thanks Janis and welcome to the blog!
Yay! Happy 2nd Blogiversary!!! I can’t pick a fav post. All are good and worth reading. Wishing you the best for the remainder of this year and many blogging years to come. I share this post on Fb, G=, Pin, and Tw.
Thank you Dee! And thank you for your support over this past year–your technical advice, your leadership at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty, and most of all your friendship.
Hi Christie. Happy Blogadversary!! What a nice way to celebrate and appreciate your followers by giving away a nice gift. I wish you continued success with your blog. Thank you for partying with The Blogging Grandmothers. I have shared your post on social media.
Thanks Clearissa!
Congrats on two years Christie! I really enjoy your blog. I’m not sure I can pick one favorite, but I loved the one about “funny things kids say” and one that really touched me was the one about Bryan. (Of course that one was very personal.) You have a wonderful way with words! Thank you for sharing them!
Thank you for your kind words, Cindy. Thanks for your suggestions over the years. If you have any more, keep them coming. Also, thank you for the guest post. That was a lot of fun for me.
Happy Blogversary!! Here’s wishing you many more years.
Thank you Carol!
Hi Christie, like Liz, I especially liked your wellness posts. Meditation For Beginners was one of my favorites. I admire your own efforts toward balance and wellness, and would love to read more. Also, Friday thankful posts remind me to be grateful, so thanks for those. ❤️
Thank you Connie. I do find myself drifting more toward the wellness themes. Thanks for commenting and good luck in the drawing!
Happy Anniversary to you and keep up the great work….
Thank you Olivia.