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Happy Anniversary Blog

Just over a year ago I started this little experiment, thanks to my beloved big T's encouragement (more like badgering me out of my fears), which I articulated in the Blog's Conceit. And I would never have thought of acknowledging this day if it weren't for the Chocolate and Zucchini blog party I attended here in Paris put on by its founder who is one of my favourite food bloggers, a fantastic genre all to itself. (Stay tuned for our food blog, Tablenotes, which will become live when Toby gets around to it. Work deadlines somehow take precedent. Go figure?!)

Anyway, many thanks to the people who read this, whoever you are. I have no sense of how many readers I have, apart of my friends and family, but that doesn't really matter. It's been a delight to do, opening more doors, new conversations and connections than I'd ever imagined, while given me greater confidence to write and make sense of the world. The feedback has been gratifying -- although I wish you left more comments -- and the opportunity to join Worldchanging, which was just nominated for the Independent Press Awards, as a contributor has been inspiring.

Marilyn Monroe Blowing Out Candle on 30th Birthday Cake
© Bettmann/CORBIS, 1956

At the end of the day, this blog experience has confirmed an instinct I had, which was the possibility that I could write and that I would love the process. This I certainly do. So perhaps, this is what I'll be when I "grow up"? Novels and book projects might be in the works. I have tonnes of material to use given my syncretic, explorer's life and career adventures hoping across conventional categories and boundaries. And at the very least, there are a few articles that might see the ink of print. I look forward to more blogging, more writing, more interacting with interesting people, experiences and ideas from around the world. I feel as if I'm just getting my stride. Wish me luck!

Merci bien tout le monde

- Nicole

Posted by nicole at October 30, 2004 02:46 PM