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I2s 2014 Highlights+ Appreciation

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Have you begun counting down the hours to 2015? I have. And before ushering in the New Year, I have been looking back on 2014 and I could not be happier with the way this year has treated me. 2014 has tested me and blessed me in equal measures (see the lessons I learnt in 2014 here), but I am happy with how the year has been. Bearing that in mind, I would like share with you what stood out for me on the blog in 2014 as well as appreciating some very special people who have been through this journey with me.

2014 Highlights
March: Welcoming my baby girl. Elly is now nine and a half months old and getting more and more fabulous with each passing day

August: I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Wanjiru.Thank you my dear!

September: Celebrated my birthday with a new website on my own URL something I had been hoping to accomplish from my earliest blogging days. Along with this came the growth of my online shop and personal shopper services which I will be resuming in January.

November: I did a talk show on Ebru TV which cemented my belief in my decision to follow my dreams and keep working hard.



Appreciation
I would like to thank all of you, my readers, who have motivated me to keep writing. Your support has been greatly appreciated this year. There have been so many times when I wanted to quit but each time, I would receive a message on social media or a comment on the blog that would get me back to my blog. In that strain, I would like to say a special thank you to Merilyn, Sidi, Gloria, Lisa, JB, Daisy and Becky for your comments, shares, and words of encouragement.

I would also like to thank Alvaro who put together this website and has helped me with the various technical issues that I have faced. Thank you so much.

And JB for designing my logo, header and business cards.




And of course to The Man for his continued support and for being an amazing partner, father and friend.

These are just some of the people who have come to mind as I am typing this. I thank all of you for your continued support, wish you a prosperous 2015 filled with joy and laughter.



Happy new year from my family to yours!
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