500

And I now have 500 posts!  I really can't believe that I've managed to write that much since I started this blog on September 7, 2008.  I'm usually very good at beginning new projects, it's just the continuing, keeping up with, and the follow through that gives me the problem.  I didn't know what to except when I decided to start writing about our life, but I certainly never imagined I would write 500 posts, or that I'd "meet" so many amazing women.

About a year I was asked to write about my blogging philosophy.  This was my answer:

It should be an expression of who you are, who you want to be, and how you're getting there. Blogging provides a platform where you should stay true to who you are, listening and considerate of others and their opinions, but a place where you're not afraid or ashamed to be truthful and upfront about philosophies, beliefs, issues, ethics, humor, personality, and art.

I write about our world (mine and my daughter's) and I write about our world (the one everyone shares and lives in together). I like to write about things that make me happy, things that outrage me, ways to make a difference- how to do something meaningful, pop culture, figuring out how to be the best mom possible without losing myself in the process, and proving everyone wrong who said my story would be over if I had my daughter.

So on this day, the occasion of my 500th post, I'd like to know your philosophy and tell me something that you like about this blog of mine!  And for your viewing pleasure, here are some links to some past important posts.  Thank you for reading and for sharing your life with me.

My First Post

My 100th Post

My 200th Post

My 300th Post

My 400th Post

Some of my more popular posts: (You may notice that some of them may only have a few comments, but back in the day a few comments was like hitting the mother lode!)

The List

A Mini Rant 

21 Months

Memory Lane Penny Lane

You Are Who You Love

Forget Me Not

Spencer's Birthday Party

Big Girl Shoes

Single Mom