So, I’m sure we all know the world is in a bit of chaos right now. I think we’re all still trying to process how certain things have happened and are all feeling sad, scared and angry ect. Self-care is needed now more than ever. When I read this post on Fadwa’s blog it was just like the perfect timing and helped distract me and made me smile. Even though I wasn’t tagged and I have a backlist of tags I need to do I really wanted to post this one because I feel like answering the questions is going to be therapeutic almost.
This tag was was created by Closet Readers.
Who was your very first follower (if you can find out) tag them and give them a shout out!
My first follower was Vivian @ Inked in Pages which is all kinds of appropriate because Vivian is one of the reasons why I got back into reading. We followed each other on Tumblr for ages before hand and she had made a Booklr/Bookstagram and every time she posted it made me realise just how much I missed reading. She’s all kinds of amazing so definitely give her a follow if you’re not already!
What was the last milestone you reached?
I reached 500 followers a while back here on the blog. Just the other day I somehow reached 1000 followers on Twitter which blows my mind because all I do on there is complain π
What was the very first post you posted on your blog? Share it with us! If you can find out.
It was a review for Return to the Dark House by Laurie Faria Stolarz and honestly my review style hasn’t changed at all πππ I’m not sure whether that’s a good or bad thing, but hey – at least I’m consistent π.
Who was your most recent follower, tag them and give them a shout out!
There are a few and I’m not sure of the order so they all get a shout out. Rebekah @ Bookish Tea Dribbles (your blog looks lovely!), Lauren @ Partner In Reading (hi you have the best name and your blog header is stunning!) and Sarah @ Paper, Words and Coffee (coffee!! and the first post I saw is a Graphic Novel haul which YES). Thanks so much for your support β₯β₯β₯
What was the last post you posted and who was the very first person who took their time to click the like button? Give them a shout out!
That would have been my Diverse Books Tag! And it was the wonderful Gretchen @ Chic Nerd Reads! Gretchen’s blog is amazing and she writes fantastic poetry. Go check it out β₯!
How many months have you been blogging for?
This is my 9th month! I can’t believe I’m only a few months away from 1 year!!!
Do you have any bloggers youβre friends with? Give them a shout out.
Oh man. There’s SO many. The last time I felt so part of something was back in the Livejournal days. Okay so: Sheridan (β₯), Vivian, Fadwa, Esther, Beth, Sara, Beth, Naz, Sammie, Reg, Marie, Kourtni, Casey and like I know I’ve forgotten people. I’m sorry β₯
Who originally created the last meme or tag you participated in? Give them a shout out!
That would have been my most recent post which was The Diverse Books Tag and it was created by the absolutely wonderful Naz @ Read Diverse Books who should be someone you’re required to follow tbh.
Have you any social media related to your blog?
Feel free to follow me on all of them! I’m TERRIBLE at Instagram though.
Last but not least β¦. Just give thanks to all your followers.
I feel like people are probably sick of me saying this, BUT THANK YOU. Honestly starting this blog has been one of the best things I’ve done this year. I forgot how wonderful it feels being a part of something. I appreciate every single one of you. Everyone who follows me, comments, likes my posts ect. I can’t even express how much it means to me. I’m eternally grateful.
EVERYONE!!!! Seriously. I think this tag is such a wonderful idea right now. It made me smile and feel so loved and grateful.
This tag is such an awesome idea!
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Riiight!! It was so fun.
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This is such a nice tag to spread the love. We’re only a few weeks from Thanksgiving here and I think it’s nice to give a shout out to other bloggers. I love posts like this. π
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Yes, definitely!! I love it so much.
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I love this! ππ We all need this, especially at a time like this! Thank you for giving our blog a shout out; it made mine and Vanessa’s day! π I’m really happy for your blog and all of the milestones you’ve made.
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Yes! It’s crazy how much taking some time out to focus on the little things can help. Aww, it’s no worries at all! Your blog looks lovely. Thanks so much for following me. β₯
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This is an amazing tag, and we definitely need this kind of things around these days. I feel honoured to be in the friends section of this, you are so incredible, both as a blogger and as a person overall, and I am thrilled that our blogging paths collided π And you can never thank everyone enough, it’s just so lovely to spread positivity and love like that π
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Awww, Marie you’re honestly one of the sweetest people ever. I’m so glad to have met you β₯
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I love this tag, it’s just so positive! Thank you for the nice shout out π I hope I can do this tag soon to get back into blogging full force π
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Right! Thanks Esther, looking forward to your return β₯
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Great tag x
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Right! Thankful for the people who created it.
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This is perfect timing for a post like this! I know exactly how you feel about coming up on a year – January 1st will mark one year since I started my blog and I can’t believe it!! I feel like I probably already said this (maybe? I don’t know haha) but congrats on 500 followers! π
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Ahh, that’s so awesome!! And heeh I think so. I mentioned it in a wrap up post awhile back, but thank you so much again β₯β₯
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But Lauren .. YOU WERE TAGGED AHAHAHHA!!
It’s okay though, I loved your answers for this and I agree that this tag came at the right time to spread some positivity and appreciation β€
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HAHAHAHA. OOPS ππ Not surprised that I forgot/didn’t register tbh. Thanks Fadwa and yesss β₯
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Great tag! It’s definitely the right time to focus on the little positive things in life (and blogging) π
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Yes, exactly!! β₯
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I loved reading your answers for this tag Lauren, it’s one that’s on my list to do as well and I can’t wait to get around to it because it seems like such a lot of fun and a great way to celebrate followers and the fact that you’ve been blogging for a while as well!
500 followers is great, and you’re so close to your one year blogiversary as well! Do you have anything special planned for the occasion? Thank you for the shout out, and also my review style hasn’t changed either. If it works why change it right? π
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Aw, thank you Beth β₯ I look forward to seeing your post π And haha, yay! I’m glad I’m not alone and yes, exactly!!
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Also, I have no idea what I’m gonna do for my 1 year Blogiversary haha!! Probably a giveaway, but I’m not sure what else. I feel like it needs to be something awesome. At least I have a while to think about it though π
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Oh wow, 9 months already! And you’ve been so consistent! I haven’t blogged in like 3 months. π
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I know, it’s crazy. And aw, nooo. It’s understandable! You’re busy doing important things. I literally sit at home all day π
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I’m not as busy as I like to think I am. ππ
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Hahaha, aww. It’s still okay though. It can be hard to get back into the swing of posting ect.
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What we need right now is a little bit of positivity as we recoup from this major shakeup. Thanks so much for posting this tag!
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Definitely!! And no worries. I’m super thankful to the people who created it β₯
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Ahhh this is a great tag to do with all the negativity lately! Congrats on reaching 500 followers here and 1000 followers on Twitter – you deserve all that and so, so many more.
And thanks for the shoutout! The community we have here is definitely super welcoming and I’m in love for sure. Some of the bloggers you mentioned are some of my favourites as well. β€
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Right! And awww, thank you so much Reg β₯
It’s so wonderful and I’m so happy to be a part of it!
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Sending you all the love Lauren, I love your blog and consider you one of my friends too seriously how could I not you introduced me to illuminae and so many other fantastic books! This tag is great and made me smile so much I’m going to do it right away and keep the love going for all my fellow bloggers π
Yay to hitting 500 and 1000 on Twitter! your deserve all the love and more!
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Awww, Casey β₯β₯ You’re the sweetest. I’m so so happy to have introduced you to Illuminae π I can’t wait to see your post!
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Awww I love this tag. I might have to do it myself when I get the time because a little positivity is always needed. And congrats on your milestones for twitter and on here. You definitely deserve them! π
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Yes, it’s such a fun post!! Thanks so much β₯β₯β₯
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I loved this tag,Lauren.I would love to do this. Awesome post π
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Aw, yes, definitely do it π It’s so much fun!! Thanks β₯
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Awwww this is such a beautiful tag & I’m so glad we met! The bookish community is a beautiful place to be π
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Riiiiight. Aww, I’m super glad we met too β₯β₯
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Whoaa you’ve done so much in 9 months! :O And it’s so cool you remember your first follower! This is such a great tag – it’s so important to remember the small things sometimes, and I’ve bookmarked it to do sometime soon! Thanks for sharing! β€
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Aw, thank you so much!! Vivian and I basically started blogging at the same time so that’s helped me remember haha π Yay. Looking forward to seeing your post β₯
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Sending lots of love your way ππ CONGRATS on 500 WP followers and 1000 crazy people on twitter! π Wait, wasn’t Twitter created for us all to complain??? Hahahaha! 9th months of blogging? Congratulations, you have reached the end of your blog pregnancy!!!
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Awww, thank you Donna β₯ Right back at you! That is very true xD And hahahaha oh my goddddd. I didn’t even make that correlation. That’s hilarious πππ
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Awwwww, this was such a sweet tag full of love and positivity! Thanks for all the shout outs! Lol π
We’ve been following each other pretty much our entire blogging history and its been great seeing your blog grow and thrive. I’m about to reach my 10th month! What the heck! I still feel like such a newb, but I can’t say that anymore after my first blogaversary.
I’ll save this tag for a rainy day. π But I gotta do one soon, it’s been a while since my last one! π¬
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Riiiight!! And no worries. Your blog has helped me discover so many new books and helped me learn so much regarding diversity. I knowww! How awesome!!! I honestly forget we’ve only been blogging for around the same time because you seem like you’ve been doing this forever haha.
Yes! This is such a great one to do π
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Wow, congrats oh the 500 followers! Amaze-balls! ππππ
Cyber hug!
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Thanks so much Stephanie β₯β₯
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You are SO welcome, Lauren! π
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Ahhh, I love this tag so much! π Thank you for the shout out, that made me smile! I’m definitely going to take you up on the tag offer and have a go at this one myself. β€
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Right!! It’s definitely one of my favourites. And no worries β₯ I’m super glad we managed to meet!! And yesss. I’d love to see your post π
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So cute! Me too! β€ I'm on it – filling in the answers as we speak. π
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