Marking Time With Words

Posted on January 31, 2017 by joey

Just Jot It January is always fun, but I do enjoy days off, so I’m not sad — rather, relieved. My stats, if you believe in that sorta thing, went up in January compared to some months, but May and August still saw more views even though I didn’t post every day. I think I’ve settled into a pattern where mostly the same people read me and I read mostly the same people, and I LIKE that.

Yesterday marked four whole years of Joeyfully Stated. I started this blog when we still lived in Georgia but also when I knew we’d be leaving. What a great big needed change that was! Facing so many unknowns, I needed this consistent space where I could ponder and rant. Of course, life goes on, change continues… Still I appreciate this outlet and this audience.
Y’all are good for my brain.

Thank you for reading, for liking and commenting, for sharing so much of yourselves, for dispensing your wisdom and offering your opinions, for your support and your kindness.

 

About joey

Neurotic Bitch, Mother, Wife, Writer, Word Whore, Foodie and General Go-To-Girl
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69 Responses to Marking Time With Words

  1. Tony Burgess says:
    January 31, 2017 at 12:56 PM

    Keep on blogging my friend!

    Liked by 1 person

  2. meANXIETYme says:
    January 31, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    Happy blogiversary. Thanks for starting your blog. Thanks for continuing your blog. Thanks for giving me lots to read in January. 🙂

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  3. jan says:
    January 31, 2017 at 1:05 PM

    Congrats! I’ve noticed the same thing – bloggers who are loyal to each other. What’s interesting is they are also people whose writing I admire.

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  4. Manja Mexi Movie says:
    January 31, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    You’re welcome. And you’re good for us too. I moved to Eataly (yes, calling it this now) almost 4 years ago too (will be 4 in mid April). Wishing you right on here for a long time to come.

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  5. Jewels says:
    January 31, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    Happy blogversary, Joey! I’m so happy you’re here, I love your blog, and I love you! ❤

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  6. Benson says:
    January 31, 2017 at 1:25 PM

    No..Thank you. My blog is rather specialized so it appeals to a rather small group of people.You never know what you are going to get with yours until you take the first bite. That’s why I like it.

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  7. Blair (The Shameful Sheep) says:
    January 31, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    Wow, 4 years! Happy anniversary 🙂

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  8. Maggie Wilson says:
    January 31, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    Well, dolly, you enjoy a day off (maybe two, but give us fair warning if it’s more, k?) Happy anniversary, and many, MANY more.

    A Fan.

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  9. Judy E Martin says:
    January 31, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    Happy Bloggiversary Joey. Thank YOU for bringing me many warm smiles and for being the forthright, funny woman who is also very savvy! 🙂

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  10. coldhandboyack says:
    January 31, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    I look forward to this blog, and it’s in my “must read” list for a reason. Keep doing what you do, and the occasional day off never hurts.

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  11. Laura says:
    January 31, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    Four years is awesome! I’m so grateful I’ve stumbled onto your corner of the internet…

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  12. Ally Bean says:
    January 31, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    Congratulations on four years. I’m glad that I found you along the way. I’ve had similar experiences as yours. I’ve found that when I join group blogging efforts, my stats go up a little bit. But when I follow my own muse, my stats go up really high up. That being said, it’s fun to join in with other bloggers sometimes, if for nothing more than the moral support.

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  13. John Holton says:
    January 31, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    Happy blogiversary!

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  14. Dan Antion says:
    January 31, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    I’m not sure how long I’ve been coming here, but I enjoy visiting and I plan to continue. Happy anniversary.

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  15. ghostmmnc says:
    January 31, 2017 at 5:16 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversary! You have a unique writing voice, and I’m happy to have met you on here! Take care, and happy blogging! 🙂

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  16. mltrautz@yahoo.com says:
    January 31, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    When I first started to blog, by human wrote a post-it and stuck it on the medicine cabinet.”Today your blog will reach 100. Love ya!” It’s still there because it makes me happy. I have 200 followers – supposedly . Like you, I love how much I feel like I know the few bloggers I communicate with regularly.

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  17. vanbytheriver says:
    January 31, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Joey. Yesterday was my blog anniversary, according to WP, 5 years. But, I only wrote a few posts in 2012, then abandoned it until September of 2014, which I count as my real beginning. Glad to have connected here, yours is one I never miss. 💖 I’ve slowed down my pace quite a bit…it seems to work better for me to skip some days.

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    • joey says:
      January 31, 2017 at 6:30 PM

      Thank you so much 🙂 I’m glad you’re here!
      I think days off from anything help. I don’t always skip reading, but skipping posting certainly has its merits.

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  18. loisajay says:
    January 31, 2017 at 7:40 PM

    Happy 4 years, Joey! You make me smile, shake my head and laugh most every day! I love how you write.

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  19. Joanne Sisco says:
    January 31, 2017 at 8:22 PM

    Blogging every day is really hard … it looks easy, but it’s grueling towards the end of the month. Congrats on surviving Just Jot It January and congrats on your blogging anniversary. I’m a relatively new follower, but I’m glad I found your blog. Keep on writing 🙂

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  20. darsword says:
    January 31, 2017 at 11:26 PM

    You are an inspiration, my friend! Congratulations!

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  21. Prajakta says:
    February 1, 2017 at 4:55 AM

    Congratulations and Happy 4th Birthday! 🙂 🙂 And what you said – “I think I’ve settled into a pattern where mostly the same people read me and I read mostly the same people, and I LIKE that.” Exactly.

    There are certain folks that I am so comfortable reading and yet they always pleasantly surprise. It leads to a camaraderie rather than simply prowling new blogs just for the sake of networking. It is the person and the work that stays 🙂

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  22. JoAnna says:
    February 1, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Congrats. And thanks for the laughs, giggles and making me feel a little closer to normal. 😉 I mean that in the best possible way.

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  23. marianallen says:
    February 1, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    You’re good for my brain, too. Also my spirit. It’s always a better day with you in it. ❤

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  24. Skipah says:
    February 1, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    Having a blog is like having your own personal pillow to scream in to 🙂

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  25. bedlamanddaisies says:
    February 1, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Congrats on the 4 years!!

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  26. dimlamp says:
    February 1, 2017 at 8:03 PM

    Congrats, and happy anniversary for your blog!

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  27. Anxious Mom says:
    February 2, 2017 at 1:30 AM

    Happy four years! May you blog at least as long as Friends was on the air. 😀

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