I started writing this little blog here!
After re-reading my first post, all I can say is Wow! a lot has changed this year!! You can read that short first post here ;)
I really was apprehensively testing the waters, hey?
I think it is pretty safe to say that this is no longer a travel blog, as I started it out to be while we were living in North America and Canada. ‘A few stories’ has had many changes and I have trouble putting it in a “category” now, but it has remained one thing throughout the whole year, and that is constant. It helped me maintain some focus and creativity during a rough year; it became a place for me to document my cooking and photography challenges and a place for me to go to escape the humdrum of daily life. It has always been that.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing my blog this year, and I think the post I wrote last week summed up pretty neatly why.
Here’s some of my favourite posts for the past year:
Bourbon Street, New Orleans…where all the fun happens!
This post was the reason I started blogging. New Orleans is such a fantastic city, so full of life and culture, and sooooo much fun. Our quick visit there made me want to share more than photos. If you haven’t been to New Orleans, do so. Put it on your list!!
Stanley Park, Vancouver
This post was a bit of fun while I was holed up in Vancouver waiting for my flight back to Australia last Christmas. I enjoyed my walk around Stanley Park, taking photos, seeing the sights, exploring a part of Vancouver I hadn’t explored before. Vancouver is another city that I would recommend you put on your list!
A fun post I wrote after a friend from interstate visited, and by pure coincidence (I swear it wasn’t planned!) we ended up using the Entertainment Book (a book full of restaurant and entertainment coupons) for nearly every meal we ate!
During Mental Health Week in Australia this year, I wrote a series of posts about my experiences with mental illness and how important it is to look after one’s mental health. This post summed up a pretty big week for me. I was amazed by the support and comments I received…all positive. And, I’m happy to say, I’m getting better every day 
Thank you everyone for reading my blog, for all of your comments, emails and texts. I truly appreciate it and it’s helped keep me blogging!
** I really hope all of these links and photos come through….seem to be having a few slight technical issues tonight!!
Happy Blogiversary my friend, you have accomplished so much
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank Uru! I feel like I have…ready for a big lie down!!
Happy Birthday to A few stories! It has been a pleasure to get to know you through your posts. I hope that you will keep blogging for many more years to come… xo
Thanks Anouka! It has been a pleasure getting to know you also xx
I’d love to go to New Orleans one day! Everyone that has gone has loved it! And how pretty is Stanley Park? We rode bikes around it and it was gorgeous
You would love New Orleans, there is so much to see and do. And, the food is incredible!
Happy One year blogiversary Ali. Lovely to have ‘met’ you! Would love to visit new Orleans. It is on my bucket list…
Thanks Saskia! It’s been lovely to have met you too
New Orleans is a must! We loved it and would love to go back!
Congratulations on the one year of blogging, once you make it through this, you will keep going. I have changed where I have headed with my blog several times over the past 5 years, so you never know if you may go back to doing more travel posts. I always keep mine in, though these days I only write about food and gardening. Look forward to another year of stories. Hugs.
Thank you Lizzie
I’m sure I’ll have more travel stories to add in years to come! Blogging is a great creative outlet!
Happy anniversary my dear friend Ali!! Your blog is incredible, genuine, passionate, creative, and sincere!
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words, Judy!
Glad that your blogging brings so much to your life! The recap is helpful since I missed your earlier posts. Vancouver is near and dear to me as I lived there for 7 years — the sea wall was a favorite hike! Here’s to the year ahead!
I’ve been to Vancouver many times and it is one of my favourite cities. It is just beautiful!
Congrats on your one year anniversary!
Thank you Eva! The year has gone very quick!
Happy Blog Birthday! I just only know you but I love your cute blog a lot!
Cheers!
Thank you very much Sophie!
Happy Blogiversary! This is a big deal, so savor the enjoyment of what you’ve accomplished. And thanks for the look back to some of your favorite posts.
Thank you John! I’m pretty pleased with this achievement! I never thought this would be something that would ever have happened!