When I started blogging, well over two years ago, my blog was titled “Deciphering Life”. Much like the title, I was a beginner who was trying to decipher blogging! 😂 Back then, I was a highly erratic blogger who chose struggled to write once every month! My reader base mostly entirely consisted of friends and family who were relentlessly persuaded *cough cough* (read: endlessly harassed) to until they read the stuff that I published. My stats (or lack of) hit two figures on my lucky days. I was a total newbie, still learning the ropes. I wish I had known back then that interacting with the blogging community would have made all the difference. But I had been shy at first and it hasn’t been long since I really started being active in the blogosphere. And better late than never – so I’m glad that I took that leap sooner than later.
Nearly a year after I started, I deleted my first blog “Deciphering Life” because I felt that I lacked the motivation to write. I felt that writing was more of a chore than an escape and my blog felt like a burden rather than a source of joy. But luckily for me, I’d saved all the posts that I’d published back then. A few months after I deleted “Deciphering Life”, I discovered that although I may experience writer’s block from time to time, I’ll never be cured of the writing bug! 😁 Thus, My Random Ramblings was born with posts imported from “Deciphering Life”. That’s the reason why although this blog is only a little over a year old, you’ll see posts dating back to 2014 in the archives!
When I started off, it was a struggle to publish at least one post every month. Never in my wildest imaginations did I imagine that My Random Ramblings would grow so much. Here’s the kicker – I considered myself to be a non-fiction writer. I wrote anything but fiction, and 100 posts seemed like a distant reality! These days, I write so much that I know there’ll be at least four posts every month! (Sidenote: Six-word Saturdays. Does that sound good?) And most of what I write is fiction! I don’t think my obsession with flash fiction will be ending anytime soon. I’ve grown so much as a writer and none of this would have been possible without your support, my dear readers.
Two (nearly three!) years. Two deleted blogs. And so many milestones later, here we are today! It’s been an amazing ride. Thank you for being a part, and for continuing to be a part of this wonderful journey.
Thank you so much for all your love and support. Thank you for inspiring me. Your comments fill me with so much happiness and motivate me to write more! I’ve said this already but I’ll say it again – My Random Ramblings is here to stay. And I hope that all the support and encouragement will continue. Thanks again! Do keep reading. I hope that you enjoy reading my posts as much as I enjoy writing them. 😊
© 2017 Shweta Suresh. All rights reserved.
Congratulations on 100 posts, how wonderful that you persevered so that we can all enjoy your lovely writing. I think we’re all a bit shy initially. I know I was too. Keep enjoying. 😊 💜
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Ohhh I’m so glad that I started interacting with the community! I wish I’d done that sooner but as they say, better late than never. Thank you so much for your kind words, Miriam! ❤😊
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You’re most welcome. And yes, better late than never! 😊
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Hey congratulations……. And many more to go……
Mine is a new blog and when i got 100 likes i was overwhelmed…cant even imagine your happiness
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Thank you so much, Kshitija! Welcome to the blogosphere and congrats on your achievement. Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
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love it so much! you have a great blog)) keep it up!
and congrats!
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Thank you so much!
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Here’s to writing and more writing – with a lil bit of reading thrown in 🙂
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Ohh yes. Cheers to that. Thank you so much, dear! And sorry for the delay. I somehow missed this comment!
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No problem 🙂
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😊😊😊
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Great going, Shweta 🙂 I am sure the number of posts shall increase manifold and fiction or non-fiction, you shall not let go this time. Cheers, fellow rambler.
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Ohh, I will not let go. That’s for sure. 😀 Thank you so much. I’m so glad to hear that. 😊
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Attagirl! 🙂
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😀😀😀
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Congrats for your achievement
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Welcome
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😊
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congrats! I have been blogging for like 8 months and have 220 or so posts!
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Wow, that’s some amazing stats. I’ve been blogging for well over two years and I’m barely over 100 posts. I’m a highly sporadic blogger! 😁 Thanks for stopping by
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Hey shwee!
Congratulations on 100 posts! 💯 💫💥
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Hey, Orange! Thank you so much. 😊😊😊
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Thank you for all those little tales that you weave and Congratulations for reaching the 100 mark!
It is a little difficult to believe that you had your doubts or that you were shy to communicate with the blogging community. It definitely means that you have grown as a writer and made yourself comfortable in the blogosphere.
Such a pleasure to be a part of your happiness and in your journey and even happier to be a good friend too!
All the best for more, Shweta! Ah! I have written your name at least five times and spelled it right too. Yipppi!!!
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I’m so happy that I found you and your blog too! 😘❤ Thank you so much for the encouraging comments, dear. I feel so happy whenever I read your comments. They motivate me so much! I’m so glad that you’re a part of this journey and my happiness. And I’m really, really happier to have earned a good friend in the process. 😘🤗😊
And most of all, I love that you’ve spelled my name correctly! Yay. Thank you so much, my dear. ❤😊😁
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Congrats for the Feat!
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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Welcome Back! 🙂
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That’s lovely! Congratulations! ☺
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Thanks a lot! ☺
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Congrats on 100 posts! And to many more!
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Thank you so much, Jo and sorry for the late reply!
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This is so encouraging for a newbie like me! Do stop by at https://rommanne.wordpress.com/ to encourage a beginner. Thanks! 🙂
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I’m so happy to know that. I’ll definitely pay your site a visit. 😊
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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You’re very much welcome! 😊😊😊
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Its so amazing to read your journey through this post. Congratulations that you never stopped back then. Newbies like me would certainly relate to your post. Keep inspiring.
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Thank you so much for reading! Glad to hear that you found it inspiring. 😊
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You are one heck of a writer. I boe down.
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Thank you so much for your kind comments. Thanks for stopping by! Much appreciated. 😊
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Woohoo congratulations girl!!
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Haha. I’ve crossed 300 by now. Thank you, Pooja ♥️🤗
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Oh yay!!
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Thank you dear. You’ve been supporting and encouraging me for a very long time! ♥️🤗
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Of course- I love your blog- and thank you for supporting me as well!
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I am currently going through many of the struggles that you went through during your early days.
It took such a long time for my blogs to reach double digits on a particular day. At first, it was a dream to reach more than 10 views a day or to write a post that gets more than 10 likes.
It’s only during this past week where my posts have begun to reach 10 likes along with getting double-digit views on a daily basis.
It’s so inspirational to see how you grew and I hope that I will be able to follow those ropes someday.
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