TODAY MY BLOG IS 12 MONTHS OLD
Today is a momentous day for me and a day I feel very proud of. Twelve months ago today I started this blog not knowing where it would go or even if I had enough to write about. I had a few doubters when I started with comments such as “Oh Lakshmi…a travel blog? What next!” but I blundered into the world of blogging full of hope and happiness regardless. And guess what…after twelve months of blogging I’m still filled with hope and happiness.
I started this blog as I always found it hard to find great tips on travelling in India. I love to squirrel around in places and find lots of interesting spots everywhere I visit and I felt I had something to offer. It gives me immense pleasure to pass these tips onto you. I have expanded my blog slightly to incorporate other places I visit during the year besides India.
THE HIGHS OF BLOGGING
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The absolutely wonderful, interesting and engaging people I have met on my blogging travels. You all inspire me, cheer me on and keep me buoyed with your comments and tips.
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Following and reading some amazing blogs on a vast range of topics has been a huge highlight. I’m always quoting to Rahul something I have read on a blog that I follow.
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Pushing myself to be a better writer and photographer each day. I’m still learning but having lots of fun doing so.
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I know it sounds reward driven but I do adore your sweet comments and likes. They help to show me what you are interested in and what you might like more of.
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It is a great way for me to document my year…to see where I’ve been and what I’ve done.
THE LOWS OF BLOGGING
- There are none!
So where to from here? I would love your comments and feedback on things you like, dislike about my blog. What would you like more or less of?
When I looked back at my early posts many of them had no likes, no comments and very few people reading them because it was a new blog. I hope to republish some of these posts over the next few months as some have some interesting and useful information in them.
So my tip to anyone wanting to start a blog is this ~ grab Ganesha ~ remove those obstacles and go, go, go!
Lakshmi Loves To Shop 
CONGRATULATIONS on your one year anniversary – Happy Birthday!
Laurie you have been one of my wonderful supporters for a long time 🙂 I really appreciate you tweeting my posts you like…thank you ever so much ~ Lakshmi x
Congratulations! I have to say , as I approach my milestone, I find that I have been improving my writing as well. There’s nothing like a daily post to assure that. I have a ways to go, I admit, but I’m more confident than I was a year ago!
I hope you treated yourself! 🙂
I love your blog too 🙂 I made a beautiful friend from Canada in India last year. She was an absolute darling and so I have been very interested in your Canadian blog ever since. Well done to you too for nearly 12 months blogging…YIPPEE! Namaste Lakshmi x
LOL. thank you for the kind words – I’m happy your joy them as much as I enjoy your blog. 🙂
congr8’s your posts are always interesting and you have amazing photos…!!! Even though we are countries apart but following your blog so closely looks like I have made good friends out here !!! Keep it up !!
Thank you Soni…we have been blogging friends for a long time 🙂 I really love how blogging can bring us together! I’m so glad you enjoy my blog…I love yours too ~ Lakshmi x
🙂 thanks so much !!!
Congrats Laksmi, many more years …
Thank you so much Doody 🙂 I look forward to your blog’s anniversary…you will get there sooner than you think! Thank you for the kind wishes ~ Lakshmi x
Happy first blogging anniversary, Lakshmi.
Namaste Chris ~ thank you for your support ~ Lakshmi x
Well done Lakshmi!
Love Wayan
Thank you Wayan ~ you have always been one of my greatest supporters 🙂 Namaste ~ Lakshmi x
Congratulations! Congratulations!! Congratulations!!! 🙂
You are so sweet. I love blogging together and getting to know each other through our blogs ~ Lakshmi x
Congratulations and very well done! Your warm personality shines through on your blog and that is very appealing…. the content is always great too 🙂
Michelle you are a darling…your comments made my day! Thank you for seeing me through the thick and thin! FYI I adore your blog too ~ Lakshmi x
Congratulations, Lakshmi on your one year anniversary. Your anniversary and my birthday fall on the same day. There must be some significance to that but I’m not sure what. I’ve enjoyed your blog and continue to follow you faithfully. Thank you for following mine.
Happy Birthday! Wow there is some significant karma there 🙂 I’m glad we found each other because I love your delightful blog ~ Lakshmi x
Happy Anniversary Lakshmi. Love reading your thoughtful and heartfelt posts and look forward to all that is to come! xxS
Thank you so much Sue Ann…you are a very treasured blogging friend. I always really appreciate your comments and thoughts. You know I adore your blog too. People like you make blogging so worthwhile 🙂 Lakshmi x
Congratulations on your blog anniversary!
Thank you for the well wishes…your blog is fabbo too 🙂 Lakshmi x
Congrats Lakshmi! You have a wonderful spirit we all feel through what you share with us. ~Kelly
Kelly your blog continually inspires me to be a better travel blogger. You are a very special blogging friend…thank you so much ~ Lakshmi xx
Thank YOU! 🙂
God! you’ve kept a note of your blog b’day too!..
You must sure have enjoyed it…
Good luck… 🙂
Thanks Maria…I’m very proud that I haven’t fallen off the blogging wagon but have my hands (hopefully) firmly on the reins 🙂 thank you always for your sweet comments ~ Lakshmi x
Congratulations. One year of blogging quite and accomplishment. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and it helped me get an idea of India before I went.
Thank you so much Jeff…if I have inspired one person my job is done 🙂 glad some of my tips helped with your trip ~ Lakshmi x
Happy Blog Birthday! Congratulations Lakshmi for creating and maintaining a wonderful blog. Your passion for India shines. *You* shine!
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Darling Alison and Don meeting you has been a huge bonus of blogging…your amazing blog continually inspires me. Our mutual love of travel has made for a perfect blogging partnership. You guys shine too and I’m glad to stand with you in your glow 🙂 Lakshmi xx
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Congratulations Lakshmi. It is a proud moment and we will be here till we breath. Zillions wishes:)
Vishal you have an amazing way of making me laugh with happiness whenever I read your sweet comments 🙂 thank you for your never-ending support ~ Lakshmi x
hehehe..lolz thanks Lakshmi:)
Love the blog, such beautiful pics, lovely places, but most of all that the blog is such a happy, peaceful place.
May we see many many more posts in the next year!
Anu I could say exactly the same of your heavenly blog. I’m so glad we have met through blogging…it is a real joy for me reading your posts. Thank you for your kind comments ~ Lakshmi xx
Have been thinking about this anniversary too as ours is coming up next week. Feel very changed by the act of blogging. Curious we started more or less at the same time
I love how we have been following each other for so long. I feel I have been part of your journey and you of mine 🙂 I agree blogging has changed me…it is a part of my life that I really cherish. Thank you for being a part of the Lakshmi Loves To Shop year 🙂 Lakshmi xx
Well done Lakshmi! I love your log, keep it up:)
I love your blog too Reena…thank you for being such an adorable blogging friend. Your support means so much to me ~ Lakshmi x
Happy belated birthday. Keep calm and keep on blogging.
Thank you so much. It is hard to believe it has been 12 months. Thank you always for your lovely comments. Each time I read your blog it inspires me…a seeker too 🙂
Congratulations for one full year of achievements. Wishing you more future successes. Take care.
I really appreciate your encouragement and lovely support Samina. I am enjoying following your blog too ~ Lakshmi x
Thank you for your amazing posts
I really appreciate your support. Thank you for your lovely comment…it made my day 🙂 Lakshmi x
Many Congratulations on your 1st year and such a great inspirational blog.
Heres to many more years of Lakshmi!
Thank you so much Alex…I hope I’m still going strong in another 12 months 🙂 Lakshmi xx ps thank you for your support…