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January 20, 2006
Happy Birthday
Today is Unwind's first birthday. Well, those of you who've been around from the beginning know that Unwind hasn't always been called Unwind, but the point is that my blog is a whole year old today. Where the heck does the time go? It seems like not very long ago I didn't even know what a blog was, and now I've had one for a whole year. Amazing. I've been pondering this post for a couple of days, trying to figure out what to write, and honestly, I still don't have a clue.
One thing I know is that blogging has allowed me to connect with so many wonderful knitters from around the world. Around the world. Wow. That in itself so amazes me. As I mentioned the other day, I'm really not a super-social person. I like to think I'm friendly and personable, but if I can stay at home, I'm there. So, that results in me not really having any close knitting friends, except for you guys. And there are no better knitting friends than those in the blogging community. You all have helped me so much. I've learned about patterns and yarn and techniques that I just wouldn't have known about or been willing try without your support. Some might call you all enablers, but I call you teachers and friends. And I'm so grateful for all of you and all that you've taught me in the past year.
Thank you all so much for all your kind words and validation the other day - you guys are great. I was in the dumps and you all made me feel so much better, and normal. Normal isn't always easy to come by and I really appreciate all of your comments.
Have a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend. I am going to spend a chunk of time working on the red scarf - I just started the second ball, and I'm almost finished with the first mitten. So, ideally I'd like to finish that this weekend too, but we'll see what time allows.
Comments
Happy Blogiversary! I've really enjoyed getting to know you over these last months. Well since early 2005.
Posted by: Rebekah at January 20, 2006 9:44 AM
Happy Blogiversary! Keep writing; I enjoy reading!
Posted by: Kim at January 20, 2006 9:45 AM
Yay! Happy One Year Bloggiversary! And I hope you have a super weekend, too!
Posted by: Rossana at January 20, 2006 9:59 AM
Happy Blogiversary! And I wish there are many more to come! Keep knitting ... keep writing!
Posted by: Agnes at January 20, 2006 9:59 AM
Happy Birthday, Unwind! It has been a pleasure to get to know you, Stephanie. Keep up the good work, and have a nice weekend.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at January 20, 2006 10:02 AM
Congratulations! I think a year in the blog world is quite an accomplishment. Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Cara at January 20, 2006 10:12 AM
Happy Blogiversary! You are very normal and a "knitting nerd," too. Hopefully one day we'll meet up, like in San Francisco ... after you cross a finish line ;) Which reminds, me, I have an email to forward you. Have a good and productive weekend!
Posted by: Angela at January 20, 2006 10:16 AM
Time flies when you're having fun. It is amazing how close you can become to people you meet through this medium. Someone said we know more about the deeper character of a person than we know about the superficial part through blogging.
Happy Bloggiversary! Enjoy the next year, too!
Posted by: margene at January 20, 2006 10:17 AM
I know what you mean! I often get shy when I'm the odd girl out (like when I go to the yarn store and there's already 7 women chatting and knitting) so if I didn't have help from other blogs online I don't know where I'd be.
Happy One Year Anniversary!
Posted by: Kristen at January 20, 2006 10:21 AM
Happy birthday! :-)
Posted by: Becky at January 20, 2006 10:32 AM
Happy Birthday, Unwind! Your blog is wonderful, and you have helped and inspired your readers. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: caitlyn at January 20, 2006 10:36 AM
A very happy Blogiversary to you, dear Stephanie!
Posted by: Wendy at January 20, 2006 10:44 AM
Happy Bloggiversary!!!! Here's to many more years of a great blog!
Posted by: mari at January 20, 2006 10:50 AM
Yay! One year! Happy blogoversary!
Posted by: Purly Whites at January 20, 2006 10:58 AM
I have so enjoyed learning more about you over these past months - you are a very special person! Thank you for sharing yourself! Happy blogiversary ;)
Posted by: Lolly at January 20, 2006 11:15 AM
Happy Blogiversary!!! Having not been around a while, what was the blog's previous name? I'm just such a curious soul......(or nosy)
Posted by: christine at January 20, 2006 11:16 AM
happy blogiversary, stephanie! keep up the great work!
Posted by: kris at January 20, 2006 12:16 PM
Congrats on the blog birthday! It's kind of exciting, isn't it???
Have a great weekend youself!
Posted by: Kristi at January 20, 2006 1:13 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I didn't know what a blog was a year ago either! You are one of the first blogs I found and I check in pretty much everday! I'm a groupie! Hope you have a FUN weekend of knitting - that's what I'm looking to do. We are so not boring!
Posted by: Stephanie at January 20, 2006 1:18 PM
A very happy Blogiversary! What WAS it about January of last year? So many of us plunged into this whole blogging thing about then. But, very glad you did!
Posted by: Marcia at January 20, 2006 3:52 PM
Happy Blogiversary Steph! So glad I've gotten to know you over the last year. :)
Posted by: Cyndi at January 20, 2006 4:12 PM
Happy blog anniversary! First Caitlyn and now you! Kudos!
Posted by: Phoebe at January 20, 2006 4:19 PM
happy blogiversary to one of my favourite bloggers!
Posted by: jacqueline at January 20, 2006 6:16 PM
Happy Birthday, and Congratulations!
Posted by: Theresa at January 20, 2006 8:55 PM
congratulations! i enjoy reading your blog and learning about your life and knitting in the past year. thanks for being a great blog friend!
Posted by: blossom at January 21, 2006 8:56 AM
Happy Birthday Unwind! You are a wonderful person, and have a great blog :) I'm glad I've gotten to know you! Oh, and the Henry's Attic yarn FINALLY CAME so, let me know if you still want some cowboy socks :)
Posted by: Dani at January 21, 2006 9:34 PM
Congratulations! I really enjoy reading your blog and knitting along with you, even though we're hundreds of miles away.
Posted by: Zarah at January 22, 2006 4:59 PM
Happy birthday to blog...Happy birthday to blog...Happy birthday dear blog...Happy birthday to blog.
Keep up the good work! I really enjoy reading your blog.
Posted by: emily at January 22, 2006 7:51 PM
Happy Anniversary, Unwind! Thanks for sharing thoughts and all your lovely knits. I really enjoy reading your blog.
Posted by: vanessa at January 22, 2006 9:43 PM
