Lets celebrate, blog style

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My life was so different this time last year.

Its hard to fathom how much a life can change in a measly 365 days. Not only has it changed but I documented it every step of the way. When things were rough and I needed an outlet I blogged several times a day, when life got hectic I pulled back. But I was always honest. No matter how good or bad the stories I had to tell.

I find myself remembering where I was at emotionally when I started this. A big teary mess, doesn't even do it justice. I was struggling with my new relationship with the ex, in that fuzzy place where you break up but still love each other so you try your best to remain friends.

It didn't work for us. I found myself crying at the mere mention of him, and the first month of my blog every time I wrote about him it was through a fog of tears. It got better as those things often do, but not without leaving a permanent mark first. A very deep, dark scar that I still struggle with to this day.

Now, one year later my life is practically unrecognizable. I'm in the same job, live in the same apartment and on the surface you would think nothings changed. But I have changed. Made so many decisions for myself not for the people in my life. I remember my ex-husbands biggest complaint about me was that I was selfish. No one ever understood why it was he said that because, while I had selfish moments, its not really a part of my personality. This last year though, I learned to be selfish. And that is the best thing I did.

What I never could have guessed is how large a part of my life would be consumed by blogging. In honor of my first year I am going to share a piece of my inner workings with you. So with that in mind I want to show you my top 5 blog posts and my top 10 bloggers.

My Top 5 Blog Posts

Tidbits of Pure Awesomeness Volume 1 - Why? Well cause it started a tradition (one that I suck at, but still it was my first re-occurring topic)

My friend Claude - quite possibly the silliest post I have ever done, but it still makes me smile.

A History - I love rereading this post it give me the warm fuzzies and makes me realize how lucky I am to have such cool parents

And the Spiritualist Said What - Quite possibly the craziest thing I did all year

Letting it all go, finally - My reason for needing an outlet wasn't a reason anymore but at this point, I fell in love with ya'll

My Top 10 fave bloggers

Lilu @ LivitLuvit - Her Shiz my Boyfriend says series, may be my favorite thing ever

[F]oxymoron - You never know what to expect. One day its donuts the next its nipples.

Katelin @ gorgeous footsteps in the sand - I love her Hollywood posts and her obsession with all thinsg Twilight. Especially cause she's not even remotely ashamed about it. Thats my kind of girl.

Pacing the Panic Room - I absolutely love peeking in on his family via his amazing photos

Seb - Does one really need to give an explanation as to why he made the list?

Sassy B - Oh my lovely Sassy B. Words fail me.

Kyla @ KylaRoma - She has the most adorable life...and haircut

RS @Your Beard is Good - I don't think I have ever gotten more joy from someone striking out so consistently

Bethis - Oh how I miss her and her shenanigans.

Whoorl - Cutest son ever and his latest dancing video to Sex on Fire is beyond words