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n July 10th 2008 I went for a walk. I walked in the crisp Winter air with my freshly delivered newborn baby, weary from the lack of sleep, in a haze of bliss and love that only comes from being a new parent.

I was exhausted. With my wee little baby I was already back at work from early in the morning, until just as the sun set. Hubby and I were still wearing our parenting training wheels, trying to figure out {and master} all that being a mum and dad entailed. Our hungry little baby fed off and on {mostly on} all day with an insatiable appetite for milk, and comfort.
As I breastfed my baby that evening, I opened my laptop. I scoured the internet for my own nourishment: information, friendships, connections… anything. And I wrote. I started a blog, and I wrote. I didn’t write much. There were no pictures. Just words.
And then I wrote again. And then distracted with life, baby and sleep deprivation, I forgot about it.
A month and a few days on, I stumbled across my words and I wrote some more. And I liked it. So I kept going. I didn’t write for anyone else, but me. No one even knew about me. I didn’t tell them.
I’d always kept a journal, so this writing wasn’t knew to me. It was just me moving with the times, writing online.
As the months wore on, the writing became more regular. People started to respond and connections were made. The seeds of friendships were planted, and flowers began to blossom. Before long it was a part of my life, and one I cherished.
Enjoyment always came first. Writing was always for me, and no one else. There was no money in my bank account, and no deals being made on the side. Just writing, sharing and connecting.
The months passed by, and the flowers were soon fields of colour. I began to realise there was a whole blogging community, potential friendships from all corners of the world.
Not only were there friendships, and nourishment from other people’s words… but eventually there were opportunities.
There was always a niggling concern of what I’d do when I no longer nannied. I always thought I’d just end up being a Cleaner, going from house to house scrubbing toilets and vacuuming carpets. And I was okay with that. I didn’t know what else I could do.
But then someone saw something in me, something that I hadn’t even noticed myself. And in a matter of months I went from being a nanny with a blog on the side to an Editor with a blog on the side, and a career ahead of me.
On that day almost two years ago in July 2008, I had no idea what would come of those cluster of words and thoughts. And now, 1000 posts later, I’m here. Still blogging away… with flourishing friendships, fellow bloggers and a whole lot of hope and promise.
Blogging hasn’t been easy. There have been days when I could have thrown it away. Days of self-doubt… days of seeing into the dark side {where I’ve since learnt that not all bloggers are seeds of friendships just waiting to blossom}. But the good definitely outweighs the bad.
One thousand posts on… I want to say thank you. Thank you for dropping by and reading, even if it’s only been once or twice, or even if it’s every day. Thank you for your words of support, your love, your friendship, your laughter and sharing your life. Thank you for inspiring me, listening to me, thank you for being you…
Raise your cup of green tea, your can of diet coke, or your sippy cup of juice and say cheers. Here’s to another 1000. Here’s to living, loving and everything in between.
Thank you. x

47 thoughts on “1000.”

  1. What a great achievement Chantelle, congratulations, it's amazing as new careers and journeys sometimes find you, as opposed to you seeking them.
    Good luck with you next few thousand.
    Kylie

  7. Isn't it amazing how time passes, all those little posts add up to a great big number, some days it's really hard, you think nothing you do is going to amount to anything much. But you just keep doing it and look what happens! xx

  8. Wow – weeee.
    Happy 1000 th, you don't look a post over 745 ( or a day over 25 xoxo).
    Congratulations and thank you.
    I know I'm not the only one that feels like you are getting inside my mind and writing exactly what I feel, but somedays it's a little spooky.
    So thank you, for your beautiful words and beautiful images.
    Thank you for my daily reads and thank you for your honest words and sharing part of your beautiful self with us.
    It is so true that good things happen to good people, so I have no doubts that your blog and life will continue down the path of AMAZING xx

  9. Awesome accomplishment, my friend. This is a very nice, very nourishing site you've created. I, for one, always get a kick out of seeing what you're up to.

    Take care, and kudos on the 1,000 posts. That's harder than it looks!

  11. you would never have been a cleaner telle… you are talented in so many ways… you just had to see it! im so proud of you and all youve done! ive always known how amazing you are and now everyone else does!!!

    congratulations on your 1000th post birthday… yippee!!! keep writing cause i love to read your words when im not near you guys. rowe xxx

  18. Congratulations Chantelle, I can't even imagine writing 1000 posts I think that would take me about 6 years! You have a wonderful, natural writing style and I really enjoy popping in for a read every week. Jx

  20. Congratulations Chantelle, what a massive achievement. I love reading your words as they bring a smile to my face every time. Good luck with the next 1000 and may you always be blessed with the ability to write and share as you so beautifully do.

    x

  21. and im so glad that you did stick with the blogging chantelle… you've been an inspiration to so many of us!
    congratulations on 1000 posts and i cant wait to read 1000 more 😉
    xx

  24. Congratulations gorgeous girl on post 1000. What an achievement!! Be proud of yourself and hold your head high because you are an inspiration to all that follow you. So thank you for your beautiful blog and all that it entails I can't wait for the next 1000 posts. Cassie xxxx

  27. Congratulations! You're an inspiration, not just as a blogger, but as a person 🙂

    Love your work chickie, I can't wait to read your next 1000 posts.

  30. Congratulations on reaching 1000 you must be very proud and your pictures are just stunning. Enjoy your day and hope you get to celebrate with a glass of bubbles…

  32. I have just started blogging myself and can't even imagine that I would ever have that many followers!
    You have a beautiful blog that you should be very proud of.
    Congratulations Telle!!!

  38. Congratulations. 1000. Woowee. I must say I love around here. I'm here most days!

    Ooooo, I am a little bit excited about the giveaway, your last giveaway series was awesome! It will be even MORE awesome if I can win one this time… hint hint. ;o)

  39. Darling girl,

    You have made so much of an impact on my life and I thank you for your warmth, honesty, positivity, fun and lusting after pretty things every day!

    My heartfelt congrats.

    This very post is the reason you have so many following your journey.

    Go you!

    xxxxx

  43. Hey Telle, congrats on the big 1000. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, hopes, dreams. You have comforted many people (me especially!) with your warm words and gorgeous pictures. Congrats to everything you have achieved, you deserve it all and then some. xx

  45. yay well done! 1000 posts is such a great achievment! we love your blog

    and take a flick through notebook which is out next week and you get a wee mention on their mummy blog list!

    corrie;)

  46. Congratulations lovely and just look at what you have created! A great place where people can connect with you, share their experiences and stories. Thank you xx

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