I’ve very much enjoyed my first attempt at blogmas, my ‘Sporadic Blogmas’ this year. I know I haven’t posted everyday, but I did warn you that was never going to happen. I couldn’t keep up the momentum and I’d probably run out of interesting things to say. That’s if anything I say is ‘interesting’! It has given me the chance to enjoy Christmas in a diffferent way, and the opportunity to blog in a different way too. I’m usually very focused on disability and access, and although I still am, and there’ll be lots more of that to come next year. Next year is next week. Next week is 2018. Can you believe it?! I’ve branched out a little during blogmas, and I liked it.
Although 2017 hasn’t been my favourite year in life, it has been my favourite in blogging. Not that I’ve been blogging long, I only started in 2016. I still feel very new to it and like I haven’t got a clue what I’m doing technically. I’m learning though! And it’s fun.
Blogging is becoming a part of me and I’m becoming more through my blog. It’s scary putting yourself out there, your thoughts and opinions. But it’s amazing when I get an idea and get lost in it and write and get all passionate and inspired. Then it’s out there, floating around in the clouds, for everybody and nobody at the same time.
I enjoy blogging more and more as time goes on. One of my main loves, and a huge discovery for me this year is the blogging community and the interaction blogging creates.
I wouldn’t say figures and stats are important to me, but readers and feedback. So in a way that means figures are crucial. I write because I enjoy the process (mostly), but also because I want others to enjoy it or find it useful.
I’m going to end blogmas and this year on a high. With a list of my top 9 posts from 2017. They’ve all made the list for different reasons. So it’s not really a rated list. They are all on the same level. All winners. As such they will not be numbered.
Most Liked: Countdown to Christmas – Sporadic Blogmas
Most Viewed: Pleasure to Eat You – Figbar Norwich
Most Comments: Just a Little Respect
Most Retweeted: Books and Blogs – I’m a Guest
Most Facebook Reach: Birthday Celebrations – The Waffle House Norwich
Most Liked on Instagram: Russell Brand Re:Birth – Norwich
Most Rewarding: Please Stand Up – Bella Italia
Most Exciting: Naidex – The NEC Birmingham
Most Magical: The Magical Latitude Festival
Do you have a favourite blog post of mine? Or a request of a subject I could discuss or place I could visit in 2018?
Feedback welcomed and appreciated!
Nice to read. Blogging is actually so much fun to interact with new people with same thoughts round the globe.
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You are so right. We all have similar thoughts and lives. It’s great to ‘meet’ likeminded people but also discover new things.
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Going to spend my break at work binge reading some of these! The waffle place looks amazing x
FATIMAH • ROSEYGOLDBOX
http://www.roseygoldbox.blogspot.co.uk
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I need to have more waffles soon!
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I don’t want to just pick one favorite because there’s so many good ones, but I love your reviews of places to go for tea xx
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I do love tea. And talking about tea!
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This is such a good idea! I have been reading through some of your top posts and think that it is such a nice idea to do a ‘show and tell’ of your blogging year, according to the statistics. I had never really worked out what blogmas was all about, so was pleased to be enlightened. How anyone manages to post everyday throughout Advent is a mystery to me – I certainly couldn’t do it, so hats off to them!
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Thank you for stopping by and having a read. It’s nice to look back on this post and see what I’ve done 😊
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Oh and yes, I could never blog daily! And I have a lot to say sometimes 😂
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My first visit (from Chronic Illness Bloggers FB group) – glad you had such a great blogging year! I was confused by “blogmas” at first – thought it rhymed with dogmas – but I looked it up and see it actually rhymes with Christmas – now I get it! I had no time at all to blog during the holidays, so I’m impressed you did so well!
Happy New Year – hope 2018 is another great blogging year for you!
Sue
Living with ME/CFS
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Ha Dogmas, never occurred to me!
It was quite a challenge and I didn’t manage to blog everyday. But did post a lot more than normal. It got me motivated to write. I feel for me that the more I write, the more I can write. If you get me.
Thank you for stopping by. I wish you a great 2018.
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Have to agree with you – I’ve learned so much from blogging and interacting too! And like you, I enjoyed 2017 in relation to blogging at least. Looking forward to getting to know you better in 2018! x
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There are some great blogging friends out there.
You’ll know more about me very soon…. I’ve almost answered all of your questions and can’t wait to feature on your fabulous blog!
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Can’t wait to have you, but no pressure to hurry! 🙂 Sending hugs! x
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Gemma, A lovely post that I have shared on PainPals feature “Monday Magic – Inspiring Blogs to start 2018!”. Enjoyed all of these posts through the year, thank you. Happy New Year, C x
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Thank you!
Happy New Year, I wish a great one for you 😊
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I love your posts but the ones on Norwich bought back memories for me so I liked them just a little more …Happy New Year 🙂
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I’m glad to have helped bring back those memories. Norwich is a great city! Happy new year, I hope it’s a great one!
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Thanx Gemma. Likewise x
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I enjoy these recap posts especially from BUYB as they make me smile when I see them and think of yeah I remember that. It has become such a community. Visiting friends and seeing what they are up to. To 2018.
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I love being part of BUYB! You’re right it’s great looking back and remembering what everyone has done. Happy New Year!
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What a fabulous selection of work you’ve created in 2017. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you do this year! Xx
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I’m looking forward to seeing what I can get up to too!
Thank you for your encouragement 😊
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Happy New Year Gemma, as most have already pointed you are indeed an inspiration. Quietly making your mark in a big way, I like it 🙂
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Thank you, you’re all too kind!
Happy New Year!
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Have to say I enjoyed everyone of these posts for different reasons! The latitude festival was an eye opener as I never thought of a festival like that. The Figbar made me feel food envy!! I love the guest posts too. A little respect might have stayed in my mind the longest. Genuinely honest, well written and inspiring blog overall Gemma looking forward to more!
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Thank you for your kind words and support over the past few months 😊
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You too Gemma 🙂
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Gemma I’ve loved reading your posts this year! So happy to have been introduced to you via BYUB! You’re and inspiration!!!
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Thank you Ritu. I have enjoyed reading your posts too. I am so glad I discovered BUYB 😊
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BUYB is THE BEST!!!!
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Happy New Year Gemma! 😀
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Happy New Year! I hope it’s a great one 😊
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Participating in Blogmas is definitely on my list of things to do in the near future though I hope you don’t mind if I run with the idea of doing it sporadically lol I don’t think I’m Christmasy enough to carry on everyday until what? Is it Christmas or the whole month of December? I’m not sure exactly but Happy New Year and blog on!
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Sporadically is the best way I think, don’t put too much pressure on yourself!
I went for the whole of December, but I think it’s either. Just do your thing 😊
Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year Gemma!
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Thanks. I hope you have a great one!
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It was subdued but hey, a new year is a new year!
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I am so glad you’re here in the blogosphere! It is a brave thing putting your voice out in the universe, and you do it well, the brave and your voice! I am hideously tardy in thanking you for the Liebster! Thank you. My sincere thanks to you, Gemma! I looooove answering the types of questions you posed, and I’m looking forward to it. All the best to you in 2018! Keep writing. I will keep reading.
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. It is an extremely brave and daunting thing, and you’re doing a fine job of it yourself too!
I wish you and your family a fabulous 2018!
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A great selection Gemma! I look forward to reading more in 2018 😀
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Thank you. The same goes for your adventures! I look forward to hearing more 😊
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I like hearing about others how their year been, the ups and downs, but still the highlights nonetheless.
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I enjoyed looking back through my year of blogging. We forget our achievements and highlights.
I wish you all the best for 2018
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You too ❤ x
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This is an amazing post- I’ll be sure to read these right away !
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Thanks. Happy new year!
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You too x
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Brilliant post 🙂 It was great to see some of the posts J had already enjoyed and see a few more that I haven’t interacted with yet. All the best for 2018 xx
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Thank you, it was great to look back on my year of blogging.
I wish you a fantastic 2018!
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So true on your blogging community point. I find that it is an inclusive supportive group. Happy New Year! 🎉🎊
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Blogging groups have really changed blogging for me over the past few months. You’re right they provide so much support and inspiration. Happy new year!
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Great review of top posts (and I definitely think that what you say is interesting, so don’t doubt yourself)!
Caz 🙂
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Thank you for your support 😊
I wish you a brilliant 201&!
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