Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books: My Blogiversary is today!

Who AM I?

That's a good question ... I'm a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, a friend ... and there's so much more! But for the purpose of this blog I am a first and foremost a reader.

When I was in the first grade I read The Hobbit and my love of Fantasy took root. By the time I left elementary school I had completed the entire series as well as The Belgariad by David Eddings. Seventh grade brought me the beginning of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series ... which is still not complete. High school and college introduced me to the classics and to history. My reading disappeared for several years when I had a child. Then I started a book club and it came back in full force.

Today I read anything that catches my eye ... at the moment that includes historical fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, and any titles I find interesting. I'm always on the lookout for the next great find ... any suggestions?

Monday, January 11, 2010

My Blogiversary is today!

On January 11, 2008 I put up my very first post on this blog. I had no idea about the amazing world of book blogging - I was only looking for a way to keep a log of what I was reading. In the time since that first post, blogging has become an extremely important part of my life because of all the wonderful people around the blogosphere; this wouldn't be any fun without you. Thank you all for coming to my blog, for reading my reviews/random thoughts/Kiddo updates, for commenting with your opinions, for discussing all things bookish (and not) and for truly becoming my friends. I love you guys! *sniff*

43 comments:

bermudaonion said...: Two years is something to shout about! Happy Blogiversary!; January 11, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Lezlie said...: Happy Blogiversary!
Lezlie; January 11, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Helen's Book Blog said...: Congratulations! Happy Blogiversary; January 11, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Amanda said...: Happy blogiversary!! I love reading your blog :); January 11, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Unknown said...: Happy blogiversary Heather! Your blog is great and
I wish you many many more years of blogging. Congratulations!; January 11, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Elisabeth said...: Congratulations!! I'm approaching mine as well, and echo your sentiments!; January 11, 2010 at 8:46 AM
Serena said...: Happy Blogiversary! Woohoo, 2 years!; January 11, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Ti said...: Happy Blogiversary! Two, wonderful years of reading and blogging. It's been a pleasure reading your blog and getting to know you and Kiddo. Can't forget him ;); January 11, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Anonymous said...: Heather, happy blogversary! I always enjoy coming around and seeing what you've been up to. Congratulations on all your hard work!!; January 11, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Anonymous said...: Woo-hoo! Happy Blogiversary!!; January 11, 2010 at 9:49 AM
WordLily said...: Happy blogiversary, Heather!; January 11, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Jules said...: Wow two years! Congrats to you and Happy Blogiversary Heather! Keep up the great posts.; January 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM
MoxieMamaKC said...: Happy, Happy anniversary!! My 2nd blogiversary is another few weeks. Nice to know great minds think alike. Keep up the great work...; January 11, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Alyce said...: Happy Blogiversary! I'm so glad you decided to start blogging! My TBR list would be so much shorter without you (and that would be sad). :); January 11, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Gina said...: Happy blogiversary! Wow, two years! Way to go! Although I haven't been in the blog community that long, I will say I have enjoyed my time so far and your site is one of my frequent visits! Kepp up the great work....and happy reading!; January 11, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Nan said...: Happy day, Heather! You are truly one of the kindest bloggers around. Your generosity of spirit is much appreciated. I hope we're still doing this when you're my age and I'm ninety. :<); January 11, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Heather J. @ TLC Book Tours said...: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and wishes - THIS is what makes blogging the pleasure that it is. :)

A few quick responses ...
* Ti - Yes, we could NEVER forget Kiddo!
* MoxieMamaKC - Great minds DO think alike. :)
* Alyce - I'll happily take the blame.
* Nan - Wouldn't that be wonderful?!; January 11, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Florinda said...: Happy blogiversary, Heather! I'm glad to have had the chance to get to know you, and I'm excited about our upcoming reading project :-).; January 11, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Michelle Fluttering Butterflies said...: A very happy blogiversary to you!; January 11, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy blogiversary!; January 11, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Tam said...: Happy blogiversary to you!; January 11, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Rhonda said...: Keep it up. I love your blog. I wouldn't know what to read without you to advise me.; January 11, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Nicole (Linus's Blanket) said...: happy Blogiversary! As much as I have enjoyed reading your blog, I have enjoyed meeting you even more.; January 11, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Suey said...: Time flies when you're having fun! Happy Bloggiversary!; January 11, 2010 at 7:22 PM
Michelle said...: Congratulations!! How exciting!; January 11, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy anniversary - blogiversary! How wonderful. I love your blog! Keep up the good work. :); January 11, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Ryan said...: Happy anniversary, much congrats to you!; January 12, 2010 at 12:05 AM
chrisa511 said...: Happy Bloggiversary Heather!!! I totally thought you'd been blogging longer than me!!; January 12, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Sandra said...: Good job. You really do learn a lot in your first year of book blogging, I certainly did. I was looking for you Moby Dick post. From what you said over at Book Chatter today I thought maybe you were reading along too. I just put up my first post and am having a ball with this book. Happy blogging in 2010.; January 12, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Anna said...: Happy blogiversary!

--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric; January 12, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Dreamybee said...: Happy Blogiversary! Here's to many more years!; January 12, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Jenn's Bookshelves said...: Happy Blogiversary! I'm celebrating my second blogiversary this year, too, in March!; January 12, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Anonymous said...: Happy Blogiversary! I started my blog for much the same reasons: to keep a record of what I was reading and to practicing writing.

Here's to more Blogiversaries to come!; January 12, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Happy Blogiversary! I started my blog for much the same reasons: to keep a record of what I was reading and to practice writing.

Here's to more Blogiversaries to come!; January 12, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Photogrl said...: Happy Blogiversary!; January 12, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Rebecca Reid said...: happy blogiversary!!; January 12, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Amy said...: congrats! and thank you for inspiring me to start my own blog.:); January 12, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Michelle said...: Congratulations! Here's to many more to come :); January 13, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Heather J. @ TLC Book Tours said...: *** Again, thank you all for your support and friendship - you ROCK! ***

A few more specific replies ...

* Florinda - Me too! Can't wait to announce the details.
* Nicole - I loved meeting you in Sept. and I'm really enjoying your weekly shows.
* Chris - Nah, I just "seem" older. ;)
* Sandra - I emailed you a link to my Moby Dick review - hope you continue enjoying the book!
* amy - I'm thrilled that you found me inspiring! ~LOL~; January 13, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBooks said...: Happy Blogiversary, Heather ... you're a toddler now :); January 13, 2010 at 5:05 PM
marie said...: Happy Blogiversary Heather!; January 14, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Ann-Kat (Today, I Read...) said...: I'm just getting caught up on my feed reading, so my apologies for the delay...but HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!! Here's to another great year of blogging. :D; January 16, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Jenny Girl said...: Congrats and happy blogiversary! I look forward to more great posts.; January 17, 2010 at 2:30 PM