20 June 2012

Why is THIS one so hard? Celebrating 500 posts!





I have been totally uninspired on what to write for my 500th post.....so I have put it off but I need to get past it. It's just a number but a number I am pretty amazed by. I am not sure what my expectations even were on July 30, 2008 when I hit publish. My comments on that post were from my 'hood sisters Gloria, April and Patience and my supportive friend, Susan. I could have never imagined that I would have readers from all over the world ..... seriously, like looking at the stats and seeing that someone in the Ukraine, Argentina and Russia are reading my words is pretty cool. I love even more that when I look at that map and see Spain highlighted I think of Alison and that I can look at Scotland, Ireland, England, Australia, Canada and so many states and know I have people that I have connections with, that I care about, that are part of me. Stats also show that (not counting my presence) I have had as this moment 17,959 pageviews, small beans in the big blogging world but huge in the world of me. The most viewed post by far is one about food lol, a cookie recipe exchange 
http://beglorious.blogspot.com/2009/11/cookie-swap-blog-hop.html  Fitting that it has had over 500 views :) I never get pics posted on that one @@


Whether you have been with me from the start, met me in a class or blog hop, stumbled upon or have just dropped by for the first time because you heard there were giveaways...thank you. I am grateful that you have given me even a moment or two of your day. For those of you that I now call friends, that I would never have had the opportunity to have met if not for blogland....I am so blessed to know you and I appreciate you allowing me a glimpse into your lives and worlds. To those of you that know me in real life and yet still chose to drop in on me, I am so touched and grateful, I hope you always feel I am being true to the person I am in real life.

Sooooo let's have some giveaways!!!!!


Now through Sunday there will be opportunities to win prizes.....personalized handmade stationery, a gift card, a Pass the Book for bloggers and one for non bloggers, one for just my FB page followers, another for my blog followers and some surprises so visit often and be sure to leave comments!


Leave a comment on this post and share all the ways you connect with me....just commenting counts as one chance, each additional connection adds another chance...blog subscriber, Google follower, FB follower, link up through my personal FB page. All winners will be announced Sunday evening, June 24th (my time) and will have one week to make contact with their mailing info.


First Prize
Heart  (or your choice) Words
custom made for you
You'll send me a list of words and I will create a word cloud for you matted on the color of your choice in a family or friend frame similair to the one below.






I've chosen this post from the week of June17 to submit to


31 comments:

  1. Congrats on your 500th post! I think we met through SITS. It's been awhile & I can no longer recall. :)

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    1. It has been a long time, Stacey, maybe SITS maybe Shimelle :)

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  2. Congratulations on post #500, Beverly!!! I echo all of the things you've written here about the wonders of blogging, the unexpected friendships around the planet, and the gratitude for each of them.

    Online, I connect to you as a blog follower, Google Reader subscriber, and Facebook liker. In real life, I connect with you as a woman, artist, mother, friend, and Team Teal member. It's an amazing thing, this blog world, and I'm so honored to be a part of it with you!

    Here's to your next 500 posts, my dear!!! xo

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    1. Thanks, sweet Deb! We've definitely been blessed by blogging :)

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  3. Congrats on the 500th post,Beverly.....I must admit I can't remember how we first connected....maybe through a Shimelle class???
    But now I'm a blog follower and Facebook liker....and always enjoy coming to your blog.

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    1. Jacky, it was indeed a Shimelle class! I remember how impressed I was with your card making and you are just as brilliant today..even at those masculine cards ;)

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  4. Congrats on the 500th post!! I'm sure we met through a class, but I don't know which one. I'm so glad I found your blog and I enjoy coming back for more. Looking forward to the next 500....

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    1. Thanks, Monica, think it was BFS but maybe JYC?! So glad that we found each other :)

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  5. Congrats! You are my blog mentor, Facebook follower, and blog follower.

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    1. ah thanks, Ann! I have an answer for that email, need to respond ;)

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  6. Woo Hoo! Congratulations on your 500th blog!!! As for our connection...wow...we go waaaaay back and I'm sooo thankful! Here's to your next 500 posts! Luv ya! ~Carmen ;-)

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    1. Almost 27 years since we met in Greenville, what were you selling, Tupperware? Grateful to call you family...always!

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  7. Hi Beverly! Wow - this has been quite a week for you 2 Anniversaries so close together ;)

    I'm pretty sure we met thru a Shimelle class, I know this because I remember you did a post on making Limoncello and it caught my attention :) I am a follower, a subscriber, a pinner (pinterest follower) and I don't know if email or snail mail counts - but we have connected that way as well! I don't particularly care for FB (mostly I just don't have time!)

    Big congrats to you Beverly on your 500th!!

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    1. I am encouraging the Chosen One to find a limoncello type experiment for this summer :) We have definitely connected almost every possible way and I am so glad. Hope you have a glorious time while your parents visit...maybe I need that kind of inspiration to clean windows lol

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  8. Wow 500 Posts, you have connected with so many people!

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  9. I love what you wrote today Beverly - it definitely resonates with me. I think I met you in the Shimelle class on blogging, but I'm not sure. I'm a follower and have you in my google reader.
    Congratulations on the milestone!
    Rinda

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    1. Shimelle definitely introduced a lot of us :) Hope you are having a glorious trip. I've printed out the photo scavenger list and am prepared to mark things off!

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  10. Wow! 500 posts, that's a huge milestone Beverly. I enjoy the variety of your blog and that your personality always comes through :o)
    I am a follower, Google subscriber and (fairly) regular commenter! We met in Shimelle's Blogging For Scrapbookers class. Here's to the next 500 xx

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    1. Thanks, Fi! I hope I always come across as the authentic me, warts and all lol I think I've been feeling stagnated because I have gotten into a very scheduled blogging schedule so look out for a summer return to my consistent inconsistency ;)

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  11. 500 posts is a big achievement! Many congratulations - here's to the next 500 (and many more after that!) I think we must have met through the blogging class? Seems a while ago now

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    1. It seems like I have known you and your blog a very long time, Sian! I am thinking I may have to honor Shimelle in some way this week, she is responsible for so many glorious connections :)

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  12. Congrats Beverley, I think your blog lets your warmth shine through. Met through last years blog class and I remembered being so excited when I won my first blog candy from you. Follow, google subscribe and comment when I can. Great post - very true words x

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    1. Only a year, Jo, it seem slike I have known you much longer, so glad we met :)

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  13. 500 posts Beverley...many congratulations! I'm certain it was Shimelle's Blogging class that introduced us. I follow you here and on FB, and feel very blessed to have met you too!
    Alison xx

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    1. Ahhh the one that lights up Spain for me!! It has been a joy getting to know you, Alison :) You have touched me more than you know.

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  14. Congratulations on 500! I think I found your blog through shimelles class. I have always loved your happy posts and sweet words left on my own blog. I follow on fb and on My blog! Xxxx

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    1. Abi, it is so fun "watching" you grow and experience life. I am so excited for your future and so very, very happy that you and The Boy are deeply grounded in your faith!

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  15. Congratulations on 500 posts - so EXCITING!!! I have you in my Google Reader, but I usually read from your blog as I use the "next" button to get to each new post.

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  16. Congratulations Beverly! It is always a pleasure to visit your part of the web, the lovely bright colours and thoughtful words are a pleasure to see and read.

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  17. Congratulations Beverly - I always love checking out your blog post and keeping up with you through FB too. I hope to catch up with you in person soon too.

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  18. That's pretty cool Beverley! We started blogging at around the same time - vintage 2008.
    Congrats on lasting for the long haul!
    xxx

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