A Surprise e-mail this morning; has it been this many years? Incredible that it all started on a comment back from a now WordPress and Instagram friend. I have no recollection of how I had even wandered onto the WordPress site, but I began with some very basic writing that I felt a need to start, and then began to cruise around through the site to see what else went on here. I bumped into Gary Denness, a bloke from the UK living in Mexico City. Gary was in the middle of a 365 photography challenge. https://garydenness.co.uk/ I commented on a post of his wishing to be able to do this, and he asked me why I couldn’t. That’s all it took. And there, too, began the birth of my photography. Nine years, and now the camera is not far from my hands. I seem to now be paying this forward with a new friend on FaceBook who wanted support with his photography, and I began a 365 with him there to encourage him along. Funny how things work.
A lot of water under the bridge in these last nine years. Moves to new places, births, deaths, travel, becoming who I am today.
And maybe I’ll do a little more writing now.
Thanks to all of you who have been here with me, sharing your creativity in word and photography. I learn from you all every day.
Congratulations, Angeline! Nine years is a long time – hope you will go on writing and posting at least another nine!
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Thanks so much, Leya. I hope so too.
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That’s perseverance, congratulations.
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That I am. Thanks, Sally.
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🙂 Congratulations and all the best for the next 9 years!
Claudia 🙂
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Thanks so much!!
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Congratulations, Angeline. Your posts are a bright spot in my day.
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Thank you, Allan! I’m glad to be a part of your blogging life.
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Congratulations to your WP journey, Angeline! Thank you for sharing your stories, thoughts, travels, photos with us. Hope to read more.
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Thank you so much Amy. I hope one day we can meet up in person in SA.
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I hope so, too.
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NINE?! That’s amazing. You may be the longest going blogger I have ever met…. and my new idol. hehe
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Mackenzie, I’m old. Thanks,I like the thought of being anyone’s idol 🙂
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Wow nine years! I thought I was doing well at 7. Congrats Angeline. So glad I found your blog however many years ago it was.
And your photography’s great – I love the way you see things.
Alison
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I consider this the highest compliment! I’m glad we’ve met (here and in San Miguel). Thank you.
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xox
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Almost a decade. May you continue to search out beauty to share with many who enjoy a peek at your point of view.
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Thanks so much, Shimon. I’ve appreciated your friendship over the years.
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Congratulations on you WordPress tenure and commitment to contributing to the blogging community!
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Thanks, Eric. It has been a great tenure.
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Happy blogaversary!
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Thank you, Michelle.
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wonderful narrative of your journeys .Thank you..
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Thank you, Anthony. I’m glad we’ve “met” here.
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Congratulations, Angeline! Keep up the good work
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Thanks so much, Sue. I hope I can.
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I’m sure you will!
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