On 16th July, 2008, I began my journey as a blogger. For me a blog was a diary where I could share tid-bits of my life. I wanted to write about the small things experienced by me as my kids were growing up: their crazy habits and their cute baby talk that I was sure I would forget at a later date. How right I was! Even now when I read some of my older entries, I chuckle remembering what they did :). Of course, I had no intention of interacting with anyone except friends and family. Why would I want my blog to be read by everyone? :). It is only in the past few months that I started putting my posts on Indivine! And, I just recently created the Facebook page for my blog. And, frankly I am surprised that so many people find it worthy to read what I write.
Slowly along the way, my blog attained a mind of her own. She started pushing me to write about everything that I was passionate about: current events, social issues, parenting, relationships, health, fitness — anything and everything. And, I have been going on doggedly for all these years. I adore blogging! I feel I am missing something if I don’t blog. No, I don’t crave for numbers. I am happy if you come and read and comment. I won’t hold it against you if you don’t :). I will still come to your blog if I find it interesting. To me, it does not matter if you don’t keep commenting but do interact in some way. I enjoy the interaction.
I have made some wonderful blogger friends in this journey. Thank you all. Some are more special than others, but all are special, nonetheless. Thank you also for listening patiently, for being there to lend me a consoling shoulder when I needed it, for giving me information, and for your support when I sought your help. A special thanks to hubby who was the inspiration and the motivation behind the blog. Your constructive criticism keeps me on my toes.
Here’s to 4 years of a great journey called blogging! 

For those who are interested, this is my first post on 16th July, 2008:

My first blog 🙂

See you at the blogs :).


Pic courtesy: Freedigitalphotos.net

139 responses to “A journey called blogging!”

  1. goingbeyondthepages Avatar

    Congratulations 🙂 A big milestone. I know I got lost in between but great to be back in touch and have you around 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Jas. Nice to connect back with you :).

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  2. Saru Singhal Avatar

    Congratulations Rachna. Way to go and I’m going to read your first post 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Saru :).

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  3. Jack Avatar

    Rachna,Congratulations on completing 4 years. We all have different reasons for writing here. Whatever be it, it is an individual’s space to write what one feels comfortable with as long as it does not offend basics of others. Hope to keep reading your good and informative posts for a long time to come.Take care

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Jack.

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  4. Destiny's child... Avatar

    Aww…congrats! 4 long years..now when you say it, I realize my blog is 4 years old too! But you have been a very regular blogger..and you always manage to post stuff that interests me. I am back into the scene after quite some time now and what a joy to see this post! :)Keep blogging, rachna! PS: Your new profile pic is super cool, or shall I say, Hot? 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Wow, so we must have started around similar time period. And, we have been blog buddies for pretty long :). I miss your posts, but I rush to read whenever you post irregularly :). Thank you for your support and encouragement!Thanks for the compliment! Basically good camera work ;-).

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    2. Destiny's child Avatar

      Aww…It’s a pleasure to get your comments on my blog. You have stuck along faithfully and that really does make me feel good. 🙂 And hey, no time for modesty, this. Bask in the compliment, I really meant it. 🙂

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    3. Rachna Avatar

      I know you did! Thanks again, appreciate it :).

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  5. D.Nambiar Avatar

    Congratulations, Rachna. Happy anniversary :)Here’s wishing you many, many more anniversaries. Happy blogging.

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Divya :).

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  6. Vaish Avatar

    Yay!! Congrats on this milestone Rachna. You are an awesome blogger..Love your contents, the way it grips the readers like me! WTG!! Wishing many more such anniversaries…

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Yay! Thank you so much for such lovely compliments!

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  7. Andy David Avatar

    Hello.Visiting from the group Bloggers.Congratulations on your 4th Blogoversary! May you continue to be inspired by the wonders of life and love for many more years to come. Thanks for sharing.A is for Award: I’m A Celebrity

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you so much Andy for your warm wishes!

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  8. Akshay Kumar G Avatar

    Wow! Four years is long time, its great to see the same enthusiasm and zeal in you to write. Will go and read your first post. Keep writing. 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank yo so much Akshay :).

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  9. Panchali Avatar

    Kudos Rachna! Wishing you many more years of blogging!xoxo

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Panchali ji!

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  10. Jess Avatar

    First I thought you were stopping… lol like well I just found you and now you stopping? lol. =) Thank you for your lovely words at my blogg. =) Hope you have a wonderful day, hugs.

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Wish you the same, Jess! Nice to connect with you.

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  11. Andy David Avatar

    Dear Rachna,Wishing you many more years of blogging. The success comes from what we write and how humble we are (my opinion). For me its going to be two years in January. I enjoy the people I meet each day (like you) and hope that we will always have FUN in this field. I am sure you are a talented Lady Flower in what you do(smile). Thanks for sharing my friend.

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Andy for your insightful words.

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  12. Subhorup Dasgupta Avatar

    Thank you Rachna, for sharing your thoughts, for making us think, and smile, and sometimes rage and write a post ourselves. Thank you for hanging in there. Thank you for being an inspiration. And congratulations too…

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Subhorup! That is a comment that makes me think!

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  13. TTT Avatar

    Congrats ! I have always loved reading your thoughts and posts … thank you for all the w’ful posts ❤ …

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you TTT! ❤

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  14. R. Ramesh Avatar

    congratsss…blog world loves u boss..coz yr blog is gr8 n u r a nice person..

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Ramesh! Your words mean a lot!

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  15. ashok Avatar

    Keep it up Rachna…cheers!!!

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you so much Rachna!

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  16. Amit Dalmia Avatar

    Congrats and please, keep blogging.Btw, I too started blogging to collect all the tit-bits of my life assorted in one place so that I get to read them and recollect the memories in years to come. 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      And, isn’t that a wonderful, bittersweet experience to back and read your posts. Thank you Amit for stopping by and for your sweet words.

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  17. BK Chowla, Avatar

    Fantastic..Rachna,it is not about number 4.The content you have been contributing is your real strength.Keep it up……My best wishes.PSI am in Bangalore.Would come over to meet you.

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you, Chowla ji! You know how much your appreciation means to me. I agree, the number is only important when it shows the consistency and strength, nothing more! Thank you again for your warm words.Please do come over.

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  18. Animesh Avatar

    Fantastic writing.

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      Thank you Animesh!

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  19. Goku shrestha Avatar

    congrats !happy blogging 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Goku!

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  20. Cloud Nine Avatar

    4 years??? Thats fantastic! Wish you many more such happy years blogging, Rachna:)

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Cloud Nine :).

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  21. zephyr Avatar

    Love your blog and your hard-hitting posts, Rachna. The blog name is so apt since the words come from your heart. God bless and lots of good wishes for many more anniversaries. 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thank you Zephyr! Your appreciation and constant support means the world to me.

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  22. Ritika Avatar

    Four years ? Wow !Congratulations Rachna,hope to read even more from you 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thanks so much Ritika :).

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  23. gopinath Avatar

    Congrats. I started writing blogs recently. Hope to see more blogs from u.

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      thank you gopinath!

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  24. Shilpa Garg Avatar

    Congratulations on reaching a cool blogging milestone! Love reading you and look forward to lots more in the coming times too!Cheers 🙂

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    1. Rachna Avatar

      Thanks Shilpa!

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