Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

Happy 1st Birthday P&P! 

You are officially one year old! 

When I started P&P, I wasn't sure what to expect, {or how long I'd actually stick with it!} but I'm happy to say that I have been faithfully posting now for an entire year! {This is a big accomplishment for someone that has never kept a journal or diary...!} 

Blog Stats

• # of posts to date = 120
• # of followers = 4
• # of page views = 7,204

What I Have Learned

• What a blog is!! It's slightly embarrassing, but I didn't really understand the concept or draw of a blog  up until a year ago
• How to use Google Blogger and Picasa Web Albums
• Techniques for formatting my posts and picture to make them more appealing

What I Have Gained

• Positive relationships with fellow bloggers
• A personal, creative outlet
• An electronic "journal" of my some great moments in my life!

Blog Goals for 2013

• Read "Blog,Inc." for advice and guidance
• Open my Etsy shop
• Gain followers