“Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
– Jack Benny
Today, May 2nd, I turn thirty-eight years old. At the same time, “Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online” turns one; (even though I published a few posts in April of last year, I consider my blog post “12 Tips for Having a Happy Birthday” –which I published on May 2, 2008– to have been my first official blog post).
I have to say that starting this blog is one of the best things I’ve done. I now have a great creative outlet, I’ve learned lots of new things through the research I’ve done to write my blog posts, I’ve met a lot of fabulous people in the blogosphere (most of whom I wish I knew in “real” life), and I’ve even made some money.
Here are what I consider to be the best blog posts I’ve written so far:
Productivity
- Six Tips to Make Ideas Happen
- How to Leverage the Power of Focus
- The 25-50-25 Rule for Getting Things Done
- Productivity Tip: Think Small
- Six Ways To Do Less and Achieve More
- Zen Capitalism: Randy Komisar
Creativity
- Lateral Thinking: Think Out-of-the-Box
- Creative Thinking Techniques: The “Playful” Edition
- 18 Ways to be Uber Creative
- Three Incredibly Effective Creative Thinking Techniques
- Four Outstanding Thoughts on Innovation
- Creating in the Dark – Your Sacred Dance
Simplicity
- 100 Tips to Simplify Your Life
- 27 Simple Ways to Simplify Your Life
- 100 Essential Life Lessons
- 10 Ways to Have a Zen-Like Day
- 10 Snazzy Ideas on Simplicity
In addition, here are three blog posts which I wrote when I first got started blogging which I’m very proud of:
Major Milestones
I consider the following to be the major milestones I’ve achieved during my first year of blogging:
- I have over 1,000 subscribers.
- I’ve written over 140 blog posts.
- I was admitted into the 9 Rules Network.
- I wrote an ebook: “How to Be More Creative – A Handbook for Alchemists”. (Chris Edgar from “Purpose Power Coaching” interviewed me about my ebook last Thursday and he just published the interview on his blog. You can listen to the 19 minute interview here.)
Thank You
Thank you very much for stopping by and reading my thoughts, ramblings, and musings. 
It is my sincere wish to have contributed to your creativity, productivity, and happiness in some small way during this past year; I know that writing these blog posts has definitely helped to improve my life. I’ll see you on Year Two of “Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online”.
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I Recommend:
My ebook “How to Be More Creative – A Handbook for Alchemists” explains that creativity is not the sole domain of the arts but is important in any field. Whatever you do, creativity helps you do it better. Discover practical advice on how to be more creative in every life endeavor by reading my ebook.
The Sedona Method is a simple, powerful, easy-to-learn technique that shows you how to let go of any negative, unwanted or painful feelings you may be experiencing at any particular moment. It consists of a series of questions you ask yourself that lead your awareness to focus on what you’re feeling in the moment and gently guide you toward letting it go. Read my review of the Sedona Method here.
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Happy birthday! And happy anniversary to your blog! That’s wonderful that you’ve been writing for so long. Every post I’ve read has been really great and I’m looking forward to checking out the favorites that you’ve listed here. Have a great birthday!
Positively Presents last blog post..the grass is always greener…or is it?
Hi Positively Present: Thank you! Yes, one full year of blogging and still going strong
Congratulations Mare! Your blog is one of my models!
Daphne @ Joyful Dayss last blog post..Dear Life Coaches
Mare,
Congratulations on your birthday and blog!
Please keep up your great writing. I’ve only been a subscriber for a short time, but I really appreciate your work.
Roger – A Content Lifes last blog post..Your Mindful Eating Mission
Happy birthday and congratulations on all the success you have had with this blog. And it has been a lot.
I’m looking forward to where your blog is heading. One nice thing about your blog is you often include a lot of outside information, which I think is generally lacking in the blogosphere.
Hi Marelisa,
I too, wish to know you in person.
Your creativity and passion is an inspiration and something that I
strongly identify with.
May you and blog grow stronger and stronger as you
both make this world a better place to be.
Happy birthday.
Peace, love and chocolate
Carole
Happy Happy Birthday!
Did I know you from last year? Oh my…your blog has certainly grown. Reading your list of achievements had me gasping in awe. You’ve accomplished so much in the space of one year! Congratulations!
Hope to continue to connect with you!
Evelyn
Evelyn Lims last blog post..From Outer to Inner Space
Happy birthday and keep up the great work with your blog! I have been reading it regularly now for a few months (via Google Reader feed) and really enjoy your writing.
I also have a May birthday, and I’ll be turning the big 30 in 9 days! I’m actually kinda scared!!!
Congrats!! A job well done! I look forward to more.
And Happy Birthday!! Was blogging your gift to yourself last year
??
Marita
Happy Birthday Marelisa! I hope you had a super special day and a year filled with creativity, abundance, productivity, love, laughter and all that you could hope for.
Congrats on your blog’s one year anniversary. I am a loyal subscriber and continue to enjoy your posts which over-delivers on topic every time. Keep up the good work.
Stephanie Treasures last blog post..May 2, Quote of the day
Oh Mare – Happy Birthday to you and Happy Birthday to your blog! It’s funny how so many bloggers I have met are the same age as you – Vered and Kelly come to mind, but I think there are others. And your blog is almost the same age as mine – my first few posts were backdated because of the rigmarole with hosts – I thought he or she was older than mine! You have done so well – congratulations!
Robins last blog post..Life And Teaching Of The Masters Of The Far East
Happy birthday to your blog! I’m looking forwarding to reviewing your past posts (I discovered this blog in late fall).
Carlas last blog post..Organic Baby & Toddler Clothes – My Little Snuggle Bug
Happy Birthday to you and to your blog. I have been a faithful follower for a long time and check in on you every few days to see if there is a new post. I find you and your blog a great source of inspiration and you really help me get through life and put things into perspective. Thank you.x
Simones last blog post..My New Favourite Flower
Hi Mare,
Happy Birthday to you!! And to your blog as well – you both get to celebrate together, and that’s pretty awesome. And speaking of awesome – YOU are! My life is better because I’ve stumbled upon this wonderful place you’ve created. And it’s always always such a place to gather inspiration for me. More than that, though, I see you as a friend as well. And that’s the icing on the cake – your real way you have of connecting with others.
Here’s to many more birthdays to celebrate together in the future!!
Lances last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day
Happy Birthday and congratulations on 1 year of blogging. That is a big step and you have done a lot. Good for you for taking time to celebrate all of your accomplishments, too. Look forward to reading more in year 2!
Happy Birthday!! I have to say that I am grateful to have found your site…it has answered my prayers on more than one occation…
Here’s to another blessed year!!
I just stumbled across your site for the first time and WOW – this is the perfect “landing page” for your amazing site. Very inspirational! I will be back, again and again. I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
Ann Elises last blog post..Medusa
Happy Birthday! I can’t believe you’ve had this blog for a year now. Time flies.
I’m always impressed by the depth of writing you have on this blog. My favorite posts are about creativity. You have a knack for bringing out a unique perspective.
I wish you luck in year two. I know that your posts will continue to improve.
Karl Staib – Work Happy Nows last blog post..28 Lessons on Working Happy From My Icelandic Mother
Happy Birthday Marelisa. Your blog is fabulous. I can’t believe it’s just a year old. Wishing you more and more success.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Marelisa
Happy birthday to you
I can’t imagine the blogosphere without this blog. You add so much value.
Happy Birthday! I always look forward to your posts.
More power to you for Year Two!
Pink Inks last blog post..Back from Storymakers
Happy Birthday, Mare! 140 candles for you. Your site is awesome and you have accomplished a lot. Be proud, you’re a blog star!
Writer Dads last blog post..7 Steps to Squeaky Clean Copy
Happy Birthday Marelisa! You’ve sure accomplished a lot in your first year of blogging. Keep up the good work
Melissa Donovans last blog post..Questions, Curiosity, and Writing Ideas
Mare,
Happy birthday to you and your blog. What a great adventure a blog is and getting older is too. I am glad I came across your blog as it made me discover so many little things about creativity. It’s your birthday, but you are giving out the gifts to us. Thanks and go celebrate. That cake looks yummie.
Hi Mimi: I was celebrating, this is the first time I come to my computer since Saturday
Hi Melissa: Thank you; I’m now looking ahead and starting to set goals for Year Two
Hi Sean: Thank you
Is that one candle for each blog post I’ve written? 
Hi Pink Ink: In theory it should be better than Year One since I now have much more blogging experience
We’ll see . . .
Hi Vered: Thank so much
By this point I can’t imagine not having a blog.
Hi Avani: I guess it’s a precocious blog
Hi Karl: Thank you
I love writing about creativity and I guess it shows 
Hi Ann Elise: Thank you, and welcome
Hi Dawn: I can’t tell you how much I like to hear that
Hi Stacey: Thank you. I’m a big believer in celebrating one’s accomplishments
Hi Lance: I see you as a friend as well; thank your for stopping by and helping me to celebrate my birthday
Hi Simone: Thank you for stopping by to wish me and my blog a happy birthday
Hi Carla: Thank you, I hope you enjoy my earlier posts
Hi Robin: You post an interesting question: is my blog a she or a he? I’m leaning toward “she”, but she identifies very well with her male side
Thank you Robin.
Hi Stephanie: Thank you, I did have a great birthday, my family’s a lot of fun
I’m very glad you enjoy my blog posts 
Hi Marita: Now that you mention it, I think that blogging was one of my gifts to myself last year
Hi Brad: Thirty? You’re just a baby, no fears
Thank you for your kind wishes.
Hi Evelyn: I think we “met” around the end of last year
Thank you, and I hope we continue to connect as well.
Hi Carole: Maybe blogging will evolve to the point where you can chat with people who visit your blog and “see” them on video as if they were in your living room
Thank you for your warm wishes Carole 
Hi Bamboo: Thank you. OK, I hear you, keep including outside information
Hi Roger: Thank you, I’ll do my best
Hi Daphne: Thank you and I’m flattered to hear that
I’m sorry i missed telling you happy birthday. . I was out of town on your birthday because mine was on the 4 of this great month and I was sent away on a week and a half vacation. So happy belated birthday to you and I hope you keep doing what your doing.
Happy belated birthday Marelisa, and happy anniversary to your wonderful blog. You’ve achieved so much here in such a short period of tiem and are an indispensable part of the blogasphere. I am proud to call you a friend.
Kelly@SHE-POWER x
Kelly@SHE-POWERs last blog post..Is Perfectionism Holding Back Your Child?
Hi Kelly: Thank you so much, it’s amazing how much you can learn in a year
I’m very proud to call you my friend as well 
Hi Anna: Thank you, and I hope you had a great birthday as well