cheers to one year of blogging

200828Jan

by Grace

Today is the official one year anniversary since the birth of this little blog. Sandier Pastures, first inspired by my relocation to Dubai and my want to share our desert living  experience with the world, is one year and 475 posts old!

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~ don’t clink your glasses too loud, alcohol is prohibited in public places! ~

It has been a great year. Writing about life in Dubai has brought me to discover more about this diverse (sometimes strange) place, it’s history and culture. At first, I thought I would tire of it and give up but I haven’t  and I’m surprised it actually made me think of my surroundings and made me strive to experience something new every week.

So what’s in store for the bloggiversary party? In case you forgot, there was a little contest I posted three weeks ago which got an overwhelming response! Thanks to all those who helped spread the word.

Now, without much further ado, I present you the winner of a blog makeover I wished was for me:

UPDATE: I was informed that Susan already won the SAME prize at a different blog so I get to chose another contestant. She is twice lucky!

 Congratulations to Susan of Dirt Makes Fat Nathalie of Kennedy & Friends Co.

 

Nathalie wins a Gold Package Blog Makeover (valued at $100) courtesy of RS Designs.

Thanks to everyone who participated, posted shout outs and greetings. All your comments and visits had become an inspiration for me to post every single day. Here’s to another year of blogging!

{ 22 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Charlotte (Charmed Life) January 28, 2008 at 1:32 pm

hey congratulations on the 1-year of blogging! you have kept me interested in your blog eventhough i don’t commnet as much! keep it up…

.. and congratulations to Susan!

Charlotte (Charmed Life)’s last blog post..No to This Profession

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2 Robin January 28, 2008 at 2:49 pm

Happy bloggiversary :) . Here’s to another great year.

Robin’s last blog post..Miscellanea

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3 Florence January 28, 2008 at 4:17 pm

Congrats Grace! :)

Florence’s last blog post..Is there such a thing…

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4 SD-B January 28, 2008 at 4:35 pm

Hurray and Congrats! and thanks for inspiring me to blog as well :razz:

SD-B’s last blog post..Haggling For Dummies

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5 TheAngelForever January 28, 2008 at 5:22 pm

Happy Blogoversary to you! My big day is in a week. Amazing how time goes by quickly in the Bloggy World.

TheAngelForever’s last blog post..Giveaway Time –> Happy Blogoversary to Moi!!!

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6 Karin January 28, 2008 at 5:35 pm

Happy blogiversary :)

Karin’s last blog post..Surfer Sunday 54

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7 Brian January 28, 2008 at 6:20 pm

:wink: Congratulations! Funny how quickly it goes by!

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8 SabineM January 28, 2008 at 7:50 pm

Happy anniversary! You have come so far in a year! I didn’t realize it was only a year! You seem like such a pro!

SabineM’s last blog post..Somewhere over the Rainbow: Weekend Snapshot

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9 SabineM January 28, 2008 at 8:31 pm

Maya finally did her tag. It will be up in 5 minutes! ;-)

SabineM’s last blog post..Somewhere over the Rainbow: Weekend Snapshot

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10 ellen b January 28, 2008 at 9:33 pm

Hi Grace,
Happy bloggiversary.. Mine is on March 3rd! About shipping to Dubai, do you have know what shipping rates are from the U.S. to there? If your # is picked I will consider that…
Blessings.

ellen b’s last blog post..Fun Monday ~ Bedside Table?

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11 Revka January 28, 2008 at 9:38 pm

Congratulations on one year of blogging, Grace. :)

Revka’s last blog post..Gold Design Package Giveaway

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12 Maribeth January 28, 2008 at 10:21 pm

Happy Blogoversary, Grace! I love to Blog and I am so happy to have met you and gotten to read your blog!

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13 On a Limb with Claudia January 29, 2008 at 12:54 am

Hurray for a year’s worth of blogging! That’s a real accomplishment and congratulations to Susan. Will you post the results??

On a Limb with Claudia’s last blog post..Sad.

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14 Stirlyn January 29, 2008 at 2:22 am

Happy anniversary Grace!
My blog was recently celebrated it’s 2 year (well a few months ago) and it makes you want to write even more when you realise how much you have done.

Stirlyn’s last blog post..Earn Money Writing Travel Articles

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15 rose January 29, 2008 at 4:57 am

congrats! :)

rose’s last blog post..still, it hurts

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16 shiera January 29, 2008 at 5:56 am

Too bad, it wasn’t me. Better luck next year. :D
congrats to the winner, and cheers to you! :)

shiera’s last blog post..Another Disturbing Movie

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17 Enrico Pangan January 29, 2008 at 11:01 am

Happy 1 year of blogging to you! Here’s to more years! Cheers!

Enrico Pangan’s last blog post..No Broken Elbows This Time

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18 kailani January 29, 2008 at 12:15 pm

Happy Anniversary! Here’s to many more blogging years!

kailani’s last blog post..Do You Flush?

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19 Nathalie January 30, 2008 at 6:23 pm

yay!!!!!!! i can’t believe i won this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nathalie’s last blog post..kennedy & friends meet juicy couture

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20 Christine January 30, 2008 at 11:48 pm

Happy bloggiversary, Grace :) . Here’s to another great year.

Christine’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday~Marissa’s Photo

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21 witchypoo January 31, 2008 at 4:26 am

Congratulations on your blog anniversary!
475 posts. Why that’s practically one a day ;)

witchypoo’s last blog post..The Great Interview Experiment

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22 Melany February 3, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Happy blog anniversary!!! :wink:

Melany’s last blog post..Liars

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