Thursday, March 3, 2011

Whoa, that went by fast!!

It’s crazy how time just flies by these days. The older we get the faster each year goes. Well, at least that’s my perspective. Anyway, I just happened to notice that today, yes today, will mark one year of COTTER CRUNCH! AACK! This time last year I had just made the move from the hub's blog to my own. I can remember thinking…..”how in world am I going to make this happen?” I am technologically challenged ya know! But I did it, and let me say, I am SO SO GLAD I did!
Blogging has really helped me to embrace my passions and become more confident in who I am. It has taught me how to take risks and how to channel my creativity. It has opened my eyes to a whole new world of Health, Fitness, Motivation, and Encouragement. Oh, and most importantly, it has taught me how to LAUGH at myself!
So without further a do…..Here’s a little slide show and video of this past year. If you get all the way through it, you’ll see that I have  COTTER GIVEAWAY at the end. It may seem really dorky, but hey….that’s how we COTTERS roll!
Winking smile
Feel free to laugh, cry, smile, and be thoroughly amused! haha!

Watch for the giveaway at the end!!

So whatcha think? Too long? HA! I would agree but I hope you get to a chance to at least see the giveaway part. That’s some good stuff!!

Where were you a year ago?

Cheers to YOU my dear “blends!”
LC

p.s.
Giveaway will end next Wednesday, March 9th.

145 comments:

Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen said...

Wow! We have the same Blog Day Week?!?! Hooray!

Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

Woohoo congrats girl! Soooo glad you started blogging and we "met." Love the video with all the pics. Now that's a giveaway package!

jessiepants said...

Happy Blog Anniversary, well done on a year! I'm new to your blog, but really enjoy it and LOVE your recipes. Keep it up and thanks! PS. What a stellar giveaway : )

Kim K said...

happy happy blog anniversary lindsay! are you making a delicious cake for this momentous occasion?!

lindsay cotter said...

Jessie, so glad you commented. I will definitely be keeping up with the recipes!
Let me know if you have a blog/website. Would love to learn more about you!
 
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net   
www.cottercrunch.com




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

or maybe some GF brownies. mmmm, that sounds good!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

I know, I love that we have become good "blends." I feel like I've known you
forever. So blessed!

p.s.
I sent something to yo today!

Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

yes, indeed! too fun!! enjoy it.
;)
 
Lindsay



________________________________

klh said...

Yay!! Happy blogiversary!! LOVE the slide show...busy year for yall! Nice giveaway! Enjoy your Thursday girl!

Katie :)

Jennifer Laughlin said...

EEEEEE SO EXCITING!!!! I'm trying to let it load b/c my computer is being a brat right now! i'm off to make a salad and i'll be back in a few minutes once it has loaded! <3

xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

Jess said...

OMG Lindsay, I heart you. That was the cutest video ever! And yes, I watched the entire thing! YAY on your bloggy birthday, very cool! I swear it feels *much* longer than a year...especially since I didn't even "meet" you in bloggy land until sorta recently. Weird how that happens, right? ANYWAY, I'm a total ramble queen today! I loved this post and am so excited for our meet-up in a coupla weeks. We gotta get on that, huh? Happy day!

lindsay cotter said...

thanks friend. Hope youre having a great thursday too! Let me know how the GF
diet is going!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Megan @ Running Foodie said...

Happy Blogaversary! I started my blog about 6 months ago and since then I've completed my first 1/2 marathon and can't wait to do another :)

lindsay cotter said...

ahh Megan CONGRATS!!! thats so amazing. I love hearing that. Keep it up! So
glad you started blogging!
 
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net   
www.cottercrunch.com




________________________________

Ashley said...

yay found 1 year blogging.

a lot has happened in my last year...let's see...

we moved because my husband got a new job. love where we moved to!
i started my blog at the end of last year.

lindsay cotter said...

oh girl I just love your rambles. although, they are not rambles to me! I love
every word. I cannot wait, a little over a week!!! I'll meet you for coffee at
5am if I have to!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

emz said...

this
freaking
rocked.

love the song too!!

happy annibloversary. yes, I just tried to make my own word.

Jennifer Laughlin said...

you're so chill infront of the camera I love it! =) as you know, i'm a hyper chipmunk =) haha

this year so much has happened! i started my blog 7 months ago and it has been the best creative outlet I could ever ask for.

and finding you was a total bonus girl b/c you rock my socks! im so lucky =)

xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

lindsay cotter said...

girl you rock my socks off! thank you for your creativity!! I love every ounce
of it. I learn so  much from you. I can't wait to see what this year brings you!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

I like your word a lot better! haha! I am so glad I found your freakin cool
blog. It makes me laugh each day. Oh and your mad running skills are
just impressive.
Hows the GF diet?!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

ashley, what a great year!! I am so glad things have gone well for you. I bet
this next year will be even better.
Cheers!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Matt said...

Congrats!

Kristina said...

aw - I LOVE this. the song is great, the photos beautiful!! happy blogiversary! I LOVE that licorice too... and could eat a whole bag in a day! it's dangerous stuff!

what WASN'T cool change this past year! I left the clinic and pursued my own thing... I'm in talks right now to pursue something else, completely different (I know - sorry to be a tease!) I started my blog last year (my 1 year is coming up soon!) and I started running again - which came with ups and downs! :)

that pasta looks amazing... I am going to hunt it down!! XXO happy thursday, my friend!

VeggieGirl said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! Happy blogiversary!!! xo

Jen @ She said. She said. said...

Congrats! How exciting.

I've been blogging for almost two years and have lots of changes happening this month - super excited!

Thanks to you, I finally got over my fear and tried Kombucha. Now I love it!

Jen

Petra said...

Congratulations! This past year has seen my blog chronicle my runup to Boston 2010 which was beset with various injuries and then topped off with a cancellation of all transatlantic flights because of the ash cloud! Aaarggh. However, I got over it (and myself) and got into swimming and biking and am doing Boston in 2011 - with a coach this time. Onwards and upwards!

Bonnie Lang said...

Fun slideshow/video! My husband and I love making those, and I always like watching them because they give me insight into people's lives; thanks for sharing! I guess in the last year, tons has happened in our lives, and between my more recent fitness blog and our "life" blog that we have together, I've been able to watch God provide and act in HUGE ways - through his cancer treatments to our first town house (rented, but still our first place even after 3+ years of marriage!) to a film and adventure trips and now a film tour and a retreat center...plus engaging with with the healthy living "blog world," which has opened me up to new ideas food- and fitness-wise. Thanks for allowing me the chance to look back a bit. :)

Happy 1 year blogging, Lindsay! Glad to have found you online. :D

Carrie said...

such a sweet video!!!! and yay! you can send to my US address so i can still enter hehe :)
something very cool and something I LOVE is that i switched to a vegan diet.. huge change and love love love it :D

mamarunsbarefoot said...

I totally loved that!!!!! You are James are quite adorable and admire what the two of you do together. You know I just started blogging, still finding my way on that road. I'm still trying to run on faith and not fear this year. It is very challenging for me. 2011 and the previous years were DISASTERS for my running as you know.

I'm so happy to have found this blog and have been able to converse with you here in the cyber world!! I hope we get to meet someday.

Katie~ Run for the Bikini! said...

Happy Blog Birthday!!

Starting my blog was a great thing I did this year and it has changed so much from when I started it 5 months ago!! I'm still trying to figure it out :D

Dorry said...

I love this! So glad we met through all this crazy blogging. I started mine last June, and it will be a weird day when I reach a year. I think we gain a lot of perspective and get to know ourselves better when we blog. Sometimes I wonder how long I'll do it...?! Then I just concentrate on today. :)

Kris | iheartwellnes.com said...

Happy Bloganniversary!!!! YAYYYY! I am so glad you are where you are today girl, blessing us with humour, joy and a great friendship!

A year ago I was struggling to get my voice out on my blog, now I am ME and love it!

xxoo

Allie said...

Awwwwwwww happy blog anniversary! I <3 your blog, and you! :) So awesome !!

Shannon said...

I need a better internet connection. Really, the data card is great and all, since I can take my internet with me (almost) anywhere I go, but living out in the boonies it's a pretty slow connection.

ANYWAY, I finally managed to load the video and watch it all.

The biggest thing that happened in the past year was my college graduation and I also ran my first half marathon, and I've started training for my first full. Honestly, I spent so much time trying to finish up with school that I didn't have much time for anything else!

Michelle said...

Happy Blogerversary!!! Totally ironic as today I realized that I have been blogging for real.... you know often and all for just 2 months so I did my blog on have I been following through on my Take a Risk Take a Chance Make a Change!! And I have change to wheat free, I do more recovery so am a happier runner and am running 8:20 miles from just under 10!! So I cant imagine how much fun it has been for you cuz for me, two months has done a lot!! Congrats love!!!!

smriti kirubanandan said...

Happy blog anniversary!!!! Grat stuff,keep it coming!!
And I am loving my vitamix!!! :D sooo good

Smriti

Heather said...

Happy Bloggerversary! I'm so glad I found your blog, you crack me up!!

A year ago today, I was not a runner. I had 3 healthy kids. I loved my job. I was 10lbs heavier. I was thisclose to being a single mom. I was getting ready to go on a cruise with my BFF. I was still amazed at how I lived without cable. :D

Laura said...

I have actually been following your blog since you switched over from posting on your hubs... love it :) Your posts always make me smile :) Happy bloggerversary!! Ohhh, I would love to try those healthy bites of yours! mmmm :)

Jen said...

Happy anniversary to your blog! I'm so excited for you! One of my favorite things about having a blog is being able to look back and see the things I was doing and how I was feeling. Life is a journey!

The past year was a big one for us - we purchased a house, I launched my blog, started a new job and started yoga teacher training. Crazy!

Holly said...

So cute :) Happy 1 year! I love the song that you chose!!
It's almost my one year too- how funny :) But this past year has been one of the best years of my life! I got engaged!!! Yay! & it's almost wedding time now!

Sable said...

A year ago today I weighed 20 lbs more than I do now, did 7-9 hours of cardio a week, and hadn't touched a weight in my life... a few hours ago I leg pressed 415lbs and squatted 165! Man it has been a JOURNEY.

Sarah Soon-To-Be said...

Yesterday was my 2 year anniversary at work. We're practically twins!

You two are so flippin cute I can't even get over it. Loved the vid :)

nicole said...

This year I really enjoyed be introduced to health blogs and started reading them alot!

KathleenM said...

I got married almost exactly a year ago (March 6th), so this year has been super exciting - newlywed, new homeowners, new puppy - it's been awesome and I can't wait to see what this next year brings!

Susan (Oliepants) said...

Happy Blog Anniversary! I'm so happy to have found your blog - even though I'm quite new to it! :) This year I have to say I really spent time focused on myself, and didn't allow myself to feel guilty about it! :)

April said...

So glad you started blogging and I thank you for all your support throughout this time!! :) A year ago I just started my journey to become strong and muscular! lOL

lindsay cotter said...

how my gosh, thats freakin awesome! I love hearing how your health fitness has
changed! I can't wait to see what you'll be pressing in a few months. Maybe
500lbs?? WOW!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

oh we are twins!! I would be honored for that! how did you celebrate?? Hope
it was a fun day! hehe.
Cheers,
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

by this time next year you will be a married woman!! And a whole new adventure
in blogging will begin. AWESOME!! Can't wait.
 
Lindsay Co




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

oh Jen, I know! Your life has totally evolved. I loved reading every moment of
it. From house renovations, to yoga training and marathon recaps. Cheers!!!

 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Laura,
I am thoroughly impressed. Thank you. You just made this day even better! I hope
I get a chance to meet you one day! 
:)
 
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net   
www.cottercrunch.com




________________________________

Kath (My Funny Little Life) said...

I couldn't watch it because it "wasn't allowed in my country". :( Nasty YouTube. Bleh.

Congratulations to your anniversary! That's awesome! I hope many more years will follow!

One year ago, I was shortly before a burnout and totally down with my nerves. Migraines twice a week, always sick and unwell. Amazing how much has changed for the better! :D

lindsay cotter said...

wow, and look at you. you just finished a half marathon, youre an amazing woman,
a brave mom, and I am in awe of your strength!!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

WOW, thats a huge difference in such a short time. Crazy, and I love it! Keep
going!!! You'll be at a 6:20 mile before you know it!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

shannon,
I hope you get to enjoy your marathon training (somewhat)! Just think, in a few
months you'll look back at this and realize just how strong you are!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

and I love that you did that, because you totally inspire me each day!! I cannot
thank you enough for that. You are such an amazing woman Kris!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

Tracy Simmons said...

Great video! I think my blog has evolved in to something more personal and I like it!

lindsay cotter said...

Susan, so good to hear from you! I am hoping we get to meet in this next year!!
;)
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

happy one year wedding annivesary! we need to see pics of the new house and
puppy!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Nicole-its great how we can support each other in health! I love it! Keep
reading.
;)
 
Lindsay




________________________________

Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner said...

Loved the video!! One year.. that's great! One that happened to me is starting my own blog :)

lindsay cotter said...

I often wonder that too! But then I think, just enjoy the moment and where its
taking you. It took me to you and that I thankful for.
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

I think we all are trying to figure it out, hehe! But we have each other to lean
on. I am so glad I found another bodyrocker too! cheers!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

Eleanor@eatinglikeahorse said...

Love the video; the pictures are gorgeous! I especially liked the microwave egg-poacher one (if that's what it was) :-)

lindsay cotter said...

I am so happy you found whats working for you Carrie. Your recipes are just
great!!
Ever coming back to CA?
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

wow, thats huge Bonnie! what a year. God really has strengthened you and your
marriage. I can just tell. I can't wait to see what he does next!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

this is your year petra! I can feel it! BOSTON 2011. I hope its a memorable one
;)
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

I cannot wait to hear whats next for you Kristina. I hope that its filled with
love, laughter, and joy! Congrats on running again too. This year I will
meet you! We will have that date with Dorry.
Keep on inspiring us!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

oh definitely! It is your character and passion revealed. I love it!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

oh girl, you are my support! I love how we can still connect. But whats cooler
is seeing how you've shaped this past year. Strong, smart, and driven!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

run on faith! Now thats a great theme for this year! I hope I get to run with
you someday. I know our conversations would be great!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

Blonde Ponytail said...

You are so beautiful!!! happy blog-a-versary!!! If you ever need a guinea pig client to advise/consult with a nutrition plan, I'm in!!

The giveaway looks fab!! I heart black licorice and I WANT to try some of your COTTER CRUNCH BALLS!!!

lauren@spiced plate said...

I loved watching this video! Congratulatons on your one year anniversary of blogging!
A year ago I was 30 lbs heavier and unhappy, trying to figure out what I was doing wrong with my eating and my body. My husband and I were getting ready to move out of the city and onto a farm as apprentices,and I didn't have a food blog! I like my life a lot better now!

Gen said...

Awesome! Great vid!!!!! Happy 1 year blog anniversary! =D

Dairyfreebetty said...

You are so cute!! Happy Blogoversary!! I remember when you switched over! SO fun!!

My exciting year included my wedding of course!! :)

I think I might go get some kombucha right now, it just looks SO good!!

marathonmaiden said...

one year! congrats :) happy blogiversairy :)

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

I love your face, woman! OMG! :D Congrats on your year!

lindsay cotter said...

WOW lauren, I love learning how your year has shaped up. And its all for the
best. Cheers to a new year and new you!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Jess, you are too kind! I am so glad we found each other. Even if its just
recently! Your passion and joy for life are a blessing. Thank you for your
kind words.

Hope I can send you some Healthy Bites (cotter crunch balls).
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

oh it totally is! My egg poacher is quite fun to play with, haha!
Cheers Elle.
 
Lindsay




________________________________

Tiffany said...

Uh, how cute are you?! Congrats on your blogger-versary...bloggaversary...bloh----...yeah. I am so giddy that I've found your blog. I love the recipes, inspiration from you and hubby, and adore the adventures! :) Here's to the next 365 days!

lindsay cotter said...

and I am so glad to have found you!  I know you will be up in Austin again so
we'll have to make that happen!!!

Cheers tiff.
 
Lindsay




________________________________

Tiffany said...

Good grief, I keep forgetting to tell you that I moved up here. MEHHHHHH! Tiffeh is back in her hometown of ATX!

Cait said...

Hey girl! First off- those balls look great (and that sentence sounds weird..) Anyways! An awesome sauce thing that happened to me this past year, reaching goal weight at weight watchers and running my first marathon FOR SURE. An awesome thing that happened to my blog, my tumblr blog (www.skinnyforme.tumblr.com) reached 1,100+ followers this past week!! That was huge for me considering when I started blogging last May I was this little scrub with nothing cool to say hahah so I'm def proud/ happy about that! Happy blogggerrranniversary!

Hope you have an awesome weekend! Ps. You've had a pretty great year if I do say so myself!

Maia said...

Love this post- you are so adorable! I am very happy that I started a blog (just this past Jan.). Your bites look amazing!!

lindsay cotter said...

huge congrats cait! Thats so exciting!! Your a marathon pro now. I love seeing
how your blog has defined you.
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

I'm glad you started too! Now I get to follow you on your journey.
:)
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Angie said...

Adorable video Lindsay! I have now tried the berry, strawberry, and original Kombucha, and I love them all! I want to try your Cotter Balls! My year will change in May cause I will finally get my MS and CHES and I will be finally out of school at night! My world will change! Can't wait! Congrats to your year and I love reading your blog!

audrey said...

cool things that happened to me this past year:
started reading cottercrunch and "met" lindsay who helped me with my nutrition.
did my first ulta(50k) last may....which has inspired me to do another this may (50 miles)...oops now that it is in print, guess i have to do it!!..yikes. I still following my healthy eating plan!!!
reading others peoples comments has encouraged me to be healthier and fitter.
there are other things that have happened that are not athletics related...but don't want to put you all to sleep.
keep up the good work lindsay...love the recipes!!!

Courtney L. said...

You are just so adorable. What a great year you've had! A cool thing that happened to me in the last year was moving to California - woo! :)

Here's to many, MANY more years of Cotter Crunch, my friend.

Chuck said...

Haha love the Chamillionaire!! I can't believe its been a year of this blog either... kind of scares me to think another yougn year has gone by so fast. Aw I'm getting all emotional :)

Irish delight bite... wow!
Great memories and great friends!

(Fun to watch the evolution of James's hair lol)

Megan @munchercruncher said...

ok Linds...you are darling and your ring is GORGEOUS!! I am dying to try those irish delight bites. YUM. I love that you made that video!! It's so fun to see my fave blog peeps in person!! And you and your hubs are so cute together!
Something cool over this past year?? I've made so many new bloggy friends and learned SO much from all of you. I hope you have a great weekend girile!! xoxoxo megs

Susan - Nurse on the Run said...

Awww happy bloggiversary!! I'm so glad I found your blog, you're an awesome lady!

Cool stuff over the past year?? I found a new job to replace the one I hated and moved to a new city to replace the old city that I hated as well. I'm sooooo much happier than I was a year ago and I can't wait to see what the next year has in store!

Lisakthrives said...

Great video! Happy Blogiversary!
I think the best thing that happened to me this year was that I paid off my student loans...not very exciting, but a big thing to me!

lindsay cotter said...

oh susan, this makes me smile! If I am ever in NY, will you run with me? I might
be slow but it would be fun!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

And I learn so much from you all too! I love it! Now if we could all live within
10 minutes of each, that would be even better!
Happy Friday friend.
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

I know, crazy how this year has flown by!! I hope this next year is even better
for you. Maybe a new city??

;)
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

we will be back in Cali this June!! Maybe then I get to meet the wonderful CSA
Courtney (thats what I call you, hehe).
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Audrey,
your year sounds amazing! I am so proud of you and feel privileged to have "met"
you! Please keep me posted on your next ultra! You inspire me.
:)
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Come to austin!! Then we can drink kombucha together and I'll give you some
Healthy Bites (cotterballs)! I can't wait for your school to be done. YOu
deserve a break. So close!!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Thats huge!! Student loans are such a pain to carry around. I am excited to
learn more about you this year Lisa. You make me want to thrive!
;)
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Pure2raw.twins said...

Love the video! So many great memories you have had this past year. I am glad we have found your blog and look forward in getting to know you more over this next year :) Time does fly by!! I have gone through a lot of changes over the year the biggest one was moving!

lindsay cotter said...

oh I am so thankful to have found yours! I love being part of your journey. To
be able to support each other in health, fitness, and just life in general!
Here's to another year full of good changes.
;)
 
Lindsay




________________________________

Lizzy said...

Awww this is an awesome video re-cap! you and the hubby are too cute, and such a talented couple!!
I am trying to find your email right now to send you DETAILS! ;)
xoxo!

Stephanie said...

Haha! What do you MEAN you can't send me that Trilogy? It's my new favorite because of the rainbow label methinks. LOVE the video!!!

Lauren said...

This past year, I transferred schools to study nutrition - best decision ever! And I'm closer to my boyfriend, which is a major plus.

lindsay cotter said...

oh Lauren, what a blessed year! I hope this year is even better. Thank
you for sharing!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

oh me too! Rainbow! I think its the raspberry that I like in it. yummm! If i get
an extra coupon for one, I'll be sure to include in the giveaway. Gosh I love
that stuff. Lifesaver for sure.
happy friday friend!

Lindsay



________________________________

Bre said...

Happy Bloggiversary my friend! The video was fabulous! A year ago..hmm oddly enough I was doing the exact same thing I am right now...PACKING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA CYCLING! (does that capture the excitement of being in sunshine for two weeks!?)

lindsay cotter said...

oh yea for SC!! I've been thinking about you. I hope things are looking better.
keep me posted!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Geek Turned Athlete said...

You are so cute! haha I loved the video! Happy Blogoversary!!! Or however you would say it. ;) Thank you for being such an inspiration to us all.

Everything looks absolutely wonderful on your video! I have looked for buckwheat noodles here, and they are over $9 a package. I'm so not going to pay that! Ah. so those would be wonderful!

Let's see. My blog has changed a lot over the past year or so. I've finally gotten to the point where I know what I want to write about which makes the posts a lot better than they were when I first started! I was all over the place which was not good.

lindsay cotter said...

girl you just made me smile from ear to ear! I am so glad to have your blog as
my inspiration and encouragement! I love your realness. I hope we can finally
meet this year!
Cheers,
 
Lindsay




________________________________

kissmybroccoli said...

Aww, you are so super cute Linds! Happy anniversary!

I was actually just thinking today how much this last year has flown by. It's really hard to believe (and sad to think about) that I was a really dark and depressed person this time last year. I'm just glad that I was able to regain control over my life and pull out of it. It felt like a slow process, but now it seems like it was only a few months ago. I was just starting to "find myself" last summer when I stumbled into blogworld. Never has any accidental discovery had such a positive impact on my life! I have so much to be grateful for thanks to all of my lovely blogger friends and the community as a whole! I love reading your blog...it helps me in so many ways, whether it be just for inspiration, motivation, or refocussing! Just want to say thank you for...well, being you I guess! <3

lindsay cotter said...

oh girl, you don't know how happy this makes me. Reading about how this
community has brought you to life is amazing because I totally agree. I love
reading your blog and feel like I get to "know" you more each day. Thank you for
being YOU! An amazing woman full of encouragement and DAMN good recipes!!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

shannon said...

loved that video :) happy blogiversary!! and i'm so glad i found you (and your blog!). a cool thing that happened to me this past year... i'd have to go with placing 2nd in my AG at one of my sprint tri's! In terms of the blog, i'd say... oh, dunno, continuing to be introduced some cool food and people, and getting to use it as a creative outlet!

Suzanne said...

What a lovely video! Nicely done! Great song too. You've obviously touched a lot of people in the last year, and I for one am glad we met. Keep up the fabulous work (and play) :).

MiDLiFe CrUiSeR said...

i love your videos!! It makes me feel like I know you when I can see you & hear you talk :) No Texas twang though :P

MiDLiFe CrUiSeR said...

PS. I need me some balls! :) So pick me! LOL! Happy blog birthday.

Kelsey said...

I wanna show all my haters love
This song for you
If you acting like me and I was in your shoes
I’d probably hate on me too
See when you gettin big chash stacks
All the haters hate that
Cuz they hate to see you to be successful
I wanna show all my haters love
So I’d wave to you like
Good Mornin
Ha- ha- ha- ha- haters
Good Mornin
Ha- ha- ha- ha- haters

you had me tappin my feet and bobbing my head..HAHA! really a lovely video- not just saying that either. HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!!! btw i never realized how much your skin glows!!! so lovely!! <3

omg i would kill for a box of your healthy bites!!! KILL!!! lol

xoxo

Madeline said...

You are too freaking cute! Happy 1 year my friend!

lindsay cotter said...

oh good! I love that. I want you to know me better. hehe. And no texas twang is
right! I think living in hawaii took that every, thank goodness.
 
Lindsay




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

shannon,
that is too cool! Just think what your gonna so this year!! Maybe win an AG? I
love your blog and all its fabulous creations. Keep rockin on!
Cheers to a new season.
;)
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

I'm so glad you typed out those lyrics! haha, I never really "listened" to
them. I so just go with whats catchy. hehe! I am glad you could jam out to it.
Its fun!
I am also I glad i found my snacking squirrel friend! Kelsey, your blog just
makes me smile. So happy to follow your journey.

CHeers!
p.s.
I hope you get my healthy bites too!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Livi said...

So glad you have your own blog now!! I love it:) This time last year, I was only a little blog reader (always reading, never commenting!) and look how far I've come!?! YAY!!

amanda@runninghood said...

happy Bloggerversary Beautiful Blogger you! What a great giveaway!!! Pick me pick me! ;) I've been blogging since October and I really love the outlet. So wonderful! ;) So glad I have your blog to read. Sorry I am not here as often as I'd like to be...I have a hard time finding time to keep up.

lindsay cotter said...

oh yea! I am so glad you started your own blog too. It gives me a chance to get
to know you more. 
Happy weekend Friend!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

thefitnessfreak said...

Fun stuff Lindsay! Congrats on your one year blogversary!! I just love reading and am so glad I came across it : ) You are always an inspiration and an encouragement. Thanks for the giveaway, very cool! I am at a lull in my blog world but am hoping to get back to it in a few months. maybe summer when there is all kinds of yummy produce to play with again. Keep up the good work!

Nicole

Barbara said...

First of all CONGRATS! Secondly, I still think you have one of the best headers in the blog world! Seriously, everytime I see it, I drool a little bit....
lol
Have a great weekend!
Barbara

Christina said...

Congratulations missy! You are GORGEOUS!!

lindsay cotter said...

thank you friend. I am so glad to have "met" you this year. Now come back to
Austin!
;)
 
Lindsay



________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Nicole,
you are such a gift to me! I love hearing about your life, your journey, and
more! I can't wait for the blog to start back up....when its the right time.
Thank you!
CHeers,
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Colleen said...

Congrats! It's always crazy to me how fast a year seems!

lindsay cotter said...

it really has flown by. And now I am ready for a new TRI season!! YEA!
 
Lindsay




________________________________

S @ extremebalance.net/blog said...

That was really cute! :) Your gravatar and video are kid-filled... where are they all coming from?

I think that in the last year, I went from looking at the internet as a void-filler to a community-promoter. I didn't used to think that it was very real at all, everything that existed out there, but I'm changing my mind. Some of the blends are really actually friends! Yay!

Glad to have found your interweb spot, and looking forward to year 2! (especially to living vicariously through you in your Tri season!!)

Missy said...

I love that song! I actually had been wondering about those muffins...and I never knew about the hubbies blog (I'll have to check it out) and I never knew you made bites for sale!!
One thing about my blog that has changes is that I can see my recovery ...physically in terms of my body, but also in terms of the variety of foods I am eating.

By the way, I ran out and got some Brewer's yeast...I need to learn how to use it better..its good but sort of harsh ...mine has the consistensy of baby powder so a little goes a long way and I have been experimenting and I like it!

Since I don't eat sugar or flour, I don't really want your precious gifts to be wasted on me...but Man...if you could send some of your Mother my way...that would rock my world.
Kombucha eperience is not working out for me. Third time's the charm though so round number three might be the lucky winner.

Happy bloganniversary, or as Sarah says Blog-a-versary.

kissmybroccoli said...

Aww, thanks girl! You just made me smile!

lindsay cotter said...

I love how you can look back and see how God has used your blog for your
recovery. He sure does work in mysterious ways! I am so glad I found you as
well. Your heart is worn on your sleeve and i LOVE that about you!
Oh and if you win, maybe I can figure out a way to send you a mother, hehe!

p.s.
Glad you like the brewers yeast! I even mix in my almond butter!
 
Lindsay 




________________________________

lindsay cotter said...

Oh those kiddos are my nieces and nephews! We love them! And I am so glad you
entered into this blog world. It keeps us real, ya know? Here's to year 2 and a
very FUN TRI season ahead.
Cheers!

Lindsay




________________________________

Housewife in the Raw said...

Aww, happy blog-iversary! I love your blog and knowing that you're a fellow Texas dweller! Thanks for your sunny outlook and sweet smile.

Heather @ Dietitian on the Run said...

Crazy how fast a year goes by!! I'm coming up on my "one year" with DOTR...but I've been blogging for almost four (never thought I'd see the day)! Eeesh. Haha. A year ago I was wrapping up the training on my first Full marathon and very VERY anxiously counting down the days til we actually Ran the thing :)

lindsay cotter said...

yea for DOTR! I am so so excited I found you through the grapevine and I look
forward to another FABULOUS year of DOTR!
 
Lindsay



________________________________

kate@ahealthypassion said...

You are too cute love the video and happy blogerversary a little late! :)

Page said...

Oh man, I'm late! Catching up on blogs and wanted to be sure to wish you a very happy blogiversary!

lindsay cotter said...

oh thank friend. Good luck with catching up on blogs. I do that ALL the time.
':)
 
Lindsay



________________________________

Anonymous said...

Hi friends, how is all, and what you want to say regarding this paragraph, in my
view its truly awesome designed for me.

Look at my page; widyawisatabanten.com