Milestone Moment: Turning ONE!

I can't believe it! Teacher by trade - Mother by nature will be turning ONE this weekend! How crazy is that? Just like a baby, a blog reaches many milestone moments - from the first post, 100 Likes, first comment to the FIRST YEAR of blogging and everything in between.


I am actually celebrating ONE YEAR of Teacher by trade - Mother by nature! You see, I like to do things a bit differently...I set up a Facebook page on the 16th May 2014 and then set up this blog on the 24th September 2014. So really, Teacher by trade - Mother by nature (the name) has been around for almost one year. (I might do something special in September to celebrate a year of my 'blog'!)

I created Teacher by trade - Mother by nature a few months after my son was born. I needed to keep my mind stimulated, and wanted a place where I could share my thoughts, interests and things that I am passionate about - rather than sharing it on my personal page. I was really excited about my new 'blogging' journey and it gave me an excuse to be on Facebook (ha!).

The name Teacher by trade - Mother by nature has been with me for many years. When people ask me what I do, I tell them I am a teacher by trade (it's my career) and a mother by nature - Mum to Miss B and Master M. I felt it was the perfect name and it describes who I am, so I went with it and I love it!

I never thought in a million years I would call myself a 'blogger' and that Teacher by trade - Mother by nature would be where it is today! I have learned so much in my first year of blogging and I am really enjoying the experience. Yes, there have been times where I have had to walk away from the laptop, but at the end of the day, blogging makes me happy - it's my space, it is who I am now and I enjoy connecting with people around the world and hopefully inspiring them.

Teacher by trade - Mother by nature is where I can share tidbits of my life, home and family and I am really glad that you are with me every step of the way. I want to personally 'Thank You' all for reading, commenting, liking, sharing, pinning my posts, tweeting, following me on Instagram and subscribing to my blog.

To celebrate ONE YEAR of Teacher by trade - Mother by nature, I will be announcing a special giveaway* on Saturday, so watch this space.
 (sorry New Zealand & Australia residents only)


Linking up with Sonia at Life, Love and Hiccups

This post was part of the One Word Blog Linkup hosted by: 
 Lisa of The Golden Spoons, Janine of Confessions of a Mommyholicand Marcia of Blogitudes.
 This week, the word prompt choices were CRAZY and MOMENT

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  1. Congratulations on this one year anniversary, Charlene! :) I'm just a little past the 1 1/2 year mark myself and know just how much of a learning experience year one is as you mentioned. I also know how exciting it was - learning all the new things, interacting with all the new people - making friends - writing. Like you, I absolutely love it. Year 2 - that I'm working on now - has been even better, and I bet you're going to find it the same for you. Happy Anniversary and good luck with your giveaway! :)

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    1. Thank you so much Marcia! I really love blogging - and have an awesome blogging family (you included) - I look forward to growing my blog and sharing what I love the most!

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  2. Aw, happy one year and you know I love you and your blog, too!! Just so happy you are indeed blogging ;)

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    1. Naww thanks Janine! (warm fuzzies) So glad I 'met' you via these link ups :) I enjoy reading your blog each week! Thank you for all your support.

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  3. Congratulations!! I completely agree - I have to walk away from my blog once in a while, but I always some back because eI love it. I also love that I have "met" so many wonderful people, including you!

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    1. I've said it before and I'm going to say it again - You are an inspiration, Lisa! You have taught me so much about being a blogger and a mother too. I am so glad I found your blog (your blog theme post and then #TuesdayTen link up)...it is a huge part of TTMN. I look forward to catching up with you every week!

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  4. Congrats on one year! It's so great to see the progress you make and the feeling of accomplishment when you complete milestones like that :)

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    1. Thank you! I have definitely grown as a blogger. I am very proud of myself and my little blog, when I do reach milestones. Such a great feeling.

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  5. Congratulations on your blog turning 1! You had a much more successful first year than I did. ;)'

    Write with Fey

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    1. Thank you Chrys...I know first year bloggers that have had a way more successful year than me too! Everyone is different. It's hard not to compare yourself to other bloggers. As long as you are proud of YOUR success - that's the main thing.

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  6. Congrats on your one year! I look forward to following your blog!

    (Found you through Moms Blogger Club)

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    1. Thank you Jessica and welcome to my blog - Lovely to have you here!

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  7. Congrats on your 1 year blogging anniversary!

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  8. Congrats on your first blogoversary! It's a big deal starting a blog and sticking with it - so very well done!

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    1. Thank you Kirsty! It sure is, especially when you hear stories of bloggers who don't make it to their first year of blogging or decide to stop just after the milestone. I'm not ready to stop - I have so much more to give! I am loving it too much to give it up! I would be lost without it! (addicted much)

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  9. Congratulations on your anniversary. I too am a teacher and sometimes blog about school/education issues from my perspective but generally now, I just blog day to day about what interests me at the time. Like seeing someone else with a teaching background blogging too. Cheers, Denyse

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    1. Thank you Denyse! I agree! It's awesome seeing other teachers blog. Heading over to check out your blog now!

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    2. oops, Can't seem to reach your blog Denyse. What is your blog called?

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  10. Congratulations Charlene, love following your blog xxx

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  11. Oh hun - a HUGE congrats on one year. WOW that has gone by so fast. Well done chick and here's to the next year xx

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