One year ago today, I launched Daily Money Shot. What was started on a whim with a name that was intended to be a joke has become so much more. I could spend this post spouting statistics and highlighting my favorite posts. But I’m not going to do that. Because it’s boring. And it wouldn’t at all cover what I want to say.
Throughout the last year, DMS has evolved into something I never imagined. It’s been an outlet for me to talk about money, my life, music and pretty much anything else that’s crossed my mind (well, most of what’s on my mind). It’s expanded my vocabulary by introducing words I’d never heard of–page rank, do follow, no follow, Yakezie, sponsored posts, Alexa, plugins…a whole new dictionary for my shelf. It’s given me skills I never thought I’d have. It’s made me a better writer. It’s introduced me to the world of Twitter. And, most importantly, it’s given me a community of people who stop by every day to read the drivel that I put out there.
So to you, my readers, fellow bloggers and friends, I say thank you. Thank you for making this past year so unbelievably amazing, even through my personal ups and downs. Thank you for being there with your encouraging words, supportive and entertaining comments and for coming back to read. Thank you for sharing my words on Twitter and Facebook and your sites. Thank you for allowing me to guest post on your sites (and podcasts). Thank you for not doubting me when I’ve doubted myself. Thank you for creating an atmosphere where I can be myself. Thank you for helping me find my voice, even if that voice is a bit rambling and crazy at times. Thank you for giving me the confidence to launch some new projects, and thank you for allowing me to be as vague as possible about those projects while still supporting me.
Readers, I could not have made it through this last year without you. I am humbled by all that you have given me. And while I know that this little blog won’t change the world, I hope that for the 5 minutes it takes to get through my posts, it makes your world a little more entertaining. Or gives you a bit of hope that you can get out of debt or change your relationship with money. Or passes the time while you’re waiting for a meeting to begin or your kid to get out of the bathroom.
Whatever it does for you, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this last year. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
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[…] Let’s start by wishing two of my favorite bloggers happy one year blogiversaries. I’ve been friends with Jana since before either of us started our current blogs, and I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed watching her really find her comfort zone and come into her own over at Daily Money Shot this year. […]
Huge congratulations on one year! It is not that easy to make it through that first year. I am so glad you opened your blog because it gave me the opportunity to meet you.
Aloysa recently posted…A Rebel in Blue Jeans
Congrats on making it to the 1 year mark, that’s so awesome! I’m so glad to have met you and that we are blogging buddies. Good luck this next year, I know you will rock it.
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Congrats on one year, Jana! That’s great! The first year is the hardest, for sure.
Daisy @ Add Vodka recently posted…Myth Breaker: Gift Cards and Cash Are BAD Gifts
So seriously proud of you! Congrats on one year.
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Congrats!
Budget & the Beach recently posted…June Goals
Yea Jana!!!! Congrats! What a huge accomplishment 🙂
Mackenzie recently posted…Recap: Goals for May
Happy blogaversary! I’m really psyched I found you and DMS!
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Congrats on a great year!
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Thank you for continuously sharing your story and insights with us! I’m looking forward to your next year of blogging! 🙂
Shannon-ReadyForZero recently posted…ReadyForZero Success Profile: Nick
Has it really been a year? I feel like it was just yesterday that you were announcing the new blog on the NS/CS thread.
And since I totally copied you (imitation is the highest form of flattery, you know), that means Dog Ate My Wallet is coming up on a year, soon, too.
No, that can’t be right. Your numbers are wrong, I am certain. 😉
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I enjoy reading your blog.
Jeff recently posted…I struggle with holidays.. (non PF)
So when and where is the anniversary celebration? USA for a little skating and freestyle reminiscing?
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Congrats, Jana…..love your blog, love following your story, love being your musical twin. Keep rocking the Daily Money Shot!
Travis @debtchronicles recently posted…What’s your 0.2?
Congrats on 1 year!
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Congrats on the 1 year! I absolutly love reading your blog.
bogofdebt recently posted…June’s First Link Love
Happy flippin’ one year anniversary! I’m glad you were on the podcast. It was awesome to work with you. Can’t wait till we do it again.
AverageJoe recently posted…Blog Post of the Week by Careful Cents
Congrats on making it to a year! I hope I can make it another 10.5 months!
Lance@MoneyLife&More recently posted…Why I Use Credit Cards Instead of Cash
congrats. as someone who just started blogging. 1 year seems so far away. hoping to meet a lot of interesting people. thanks for the inspiration.
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