5th Anniversary!

I'm here on Maui in the Hawaiian Islands at present.......but had to just post quickly 

on my special anniversary!

I can't believe 5 years have somehow past since I first picked up a digital camera and started on the fun journey of taking photos and writing words for my blog! When I decided to have a go at blogging I was such a neophyte entering a completely new technical world. Not too many people were blogging back then and it took a while to know if anyone was even interested in reading my posts. 

Looking back at what now seem somewhat blah and blurry pictures, and ordinary day to day happenings, I see I started my first blog named Across The Pond on February 27, 2007. It gradually became a place where I found so many new and wonderful friends living all around the world, and a way to continue to be creative following a career in art and advertising which I was missing so much. Almost two years ago I had to start this second blog when Across The Pond was 'hijacked' and I could no longer post photos there. So, here I continue to share snippets of life and what my eye sees day to day, both at home, and abroad.

  

Being a blogger changed my life, made me see the corners and colors of the world close-up through a lens.......and gave me the wonderful chance to get to know YOU! Thank you for always stopping by to encourage me to keep blogging. I love to read your generous comments, and when possible, meet you for lunch, shopping, a cup of tea, even gather together for a fun blog party! Knowing each one of you, and being gifted with your friendship, whether in person or online, has been a very special part of my life which I will always treasure. This year I will be traveling often. I hope to bring you many stories and images from some very special places around the world. Hope so much you'll continue to come along with me.