Monday, June 4, 2012

Two Years of Blogging



On Friday June 4, 2010, a new chapter in my life began. Alison Can Read was born!

I started my blog thinking it would be a fun little hobby. I was hoping to make some friends, post some reviews, and maybe get some free books (I won't lie - that was part of my motivation). Here I am two years later with tons of friends, tons of reviews, and the occasional free book. What I figured would be a "little" hobby has become an all-consuming 15-20 hour per week "big" hobby. And I love it!

I am so grateful to all of you who have read my blog, either from the beginning or starting yesterday. This little online journal of mine is only fun because of you. I'm so happy that I've had the chance to meet some of you and hope to meet many more in the future!

It's amazing to realize that as when this post goes live, I will be in New York City at BEA. An entire vacation crafted out of this blog.

Thank you again and here's to many more years of Alison Can Read!

57 comments:

  1. congrats! Have lots and lots of fun at BEA, especially for those of us who can't make it lol

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  2. Happy Birthday, Alison Can Read! :D

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  3. Happy Blogoversary Allison! Congrats on reaching 2 years!

    Have fun at BEA and can't wait to hear all the fun you had and to read what books you got!

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  4. Congrats! I'm coming up on three next week!

    Jen

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  5. I've enjoyed your blog immensely. Congratulations and I hope you keep going...

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  6. Congrats on 2 awesome years and have fun at BEA! Know that I am seething with jealousy over here. Just seething.

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  7. Happy blogoversary! I love your blog so much! You always have such great posts, even though I don't comment all the time. But, I do read them! And, I've had such a great time getting to know you and becoming your friend! :)

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  8. Happy blogoversary! 2 years? How amazing!

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  9. Congratulations! 2 years is definitely a long time! Well done, and keep up the good work!

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  10. 2 Years, that's a long time.
    Congrats!

    Mariska

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  11. Congratulations on 2 years! That's pretty awesome. :) Here's to many more!

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  12. YeahI big congrats on your two years. I hope you have a wonderful time at BEA!

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  13. Congrats! You are such a great blogger. Keep up all the good work =)

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  14. Happy blogoversary and have fun at BEA! :)

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  15. Congrats, two years is along time and a lot of hard work!

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  16. Congrats! Two years is a long time. Happy bloggoversary!

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  17. Yay!! Congrats!! Every year is a milestone when it comes to blogging!

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  18. Congrats on 2 years :) Nice to have meet you in real life and meet Stephanie too. You are such a great friend. Have fun at BEA

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  19. Congratulations! Being a fairly new blogger I only hope to accomplish all that you have when I hit the 2 year mark. I love your blog, and you're doing a fabulous job! Hope you're having a blast at BEA! So wish I was there!

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  20. Happy Blogerversary Alison!!! Have an amazing time at BEA! i really enjoy reading your blog!
    I love your balloons!

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  21. Happy Blogoversary! I hope you're having fun at BEA! :)

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  22. Very cool! Congrats. :)

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  23. Happy blogoversary! Two years is definitely a great milestone. Hope you're having a wonderful time at BEA!

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  24. Congrats and happy blog birthday! I love your blog and hope it has many more years to come! Look forward to hearing about your BEA adventures, wish I could have been there. :D

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  25. Happy Blog birthday. Here's to two more years. :)

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  26. Congrats! I'd love to go to BEA someday! Hope your having fun.

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  27. Congrats Alison!! Hopefully I will see you at BEA :)

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  28. Congrats Alison!!!!!! Have a great time at BEA!

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  29. Congrats on the anniversary. I'm just starting out and trying to build my following. Any tips?

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  30. WOOOOO! Congratulations, Alison! <3 <3 <3 That is seriously amazing. I wish you all the very best in your blogging future! :)

    Hope that you're having a blast in NY!

    Sonia

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  31. Congrats Alison!! I am endlessly impressed by the amount you are able to post, the quality and variety of your posts, and the support you lend fellow bloggers with your comments. You were one of my first followers and I'll never forget how good it felt to have you on my side in the beginning! I'm sure you will be going strong for many years to come.

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  32. CONGRATS! I'm happy to have discovered your blog and I hope you are having a fantastic time at BEA!

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  33. Congrats! I love your reviews and all of the hard work you've put into your blog!

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  34. Congratulations Alison! Have a great time in NY!

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  35. Happy blogoversary! I'm glad you're still here and hope you'll stick around for a long time. Yours is one of my favorite blogs!

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  36. Congratulations! It's so great to see my fellow bloggers reach these points in their blogging lives. You've come a long way and I know you'll keep reaching new heights. :)

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  37. Congratulations! Happy 2 year blog birthday. Here's to many more!

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  38. Happy Blogoversary! Have fun at the BEA.

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  39. Happy blogoversary! Hope you have a blast at BEA.

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  40. Congratulations, Alison! Well done! I still remember that you were my first follower and I want to say thank you again; you are a great blogger and I hope you last 100 years (if you are alive...and the internet exists...and human race hasn't succumbed to climate change o_O)! Anyway, congrats! :-D

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  41. Happy blogoversary! :-) Have fun at BEA, so jealous! :-)

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  42. Congrats! We have the same blogoversary month. I, too have been blogging for two years now. Crazy how fast time goes huhu?

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  43. Happy Blogoversary! :) Congratulations on two years of blogging--that's awesome.

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  44. Happy Blogoversary!! Hope you're having a blast at BEA!

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  45. OMG!! I totally missed wishing you Happy Blog Birthday!!!! I hope you're having an awesome celebration over there at BEA!!!

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  46. Congrats and keep up the good work! :)

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  47. happy anniversary to your blog! You have a very nice blog!

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  48. Congratulations, Alison! Here's to many, many more anniversaries. Yours was one of the first blogs I read and remains one of my absolute favorites. I have so much fun here. It is always a pleasure to come here and read your thoughts and get your comments on my own blog as well. *HUGS* to you!

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  49. Yikes! Where have I been? I'm sorry I missed this post, Alison, but I do want to congratulate you on two years! That is quite an accomplishment, especially considering the amount of time and effort you put into your blog. I do have to say, I love your reviews and discussion posts. You definitely stand out.

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