Saturday, August 8, 2009

BLOG ANNIVERSARY

We all get a little older and wiser with time, and so does my blog. As incredible as it sounds, "Rosa's Yummy Yums" is celebrating it's 4th Anniversary this Saturday!

I started this humble little blog in 2005, without really knowing what I was doing and without having any precise idea in mind. I just opened an account out of pure curiosity/interest, because I wanted to know what a blog really was and how it worked It was no premeditated act.

At this time of my life things looked grim for me, I was on a downer and putting all my energy into creating a platform where I could share my love for food, photography and life in general has really helped me focus on something else than my problems, gain confidence, open myself up to people more and escape my gloomy everyday life...

Today, I am another person. My future seems brighter
and feel stronger. This blog has really helped me mature and discover who I really am!

Blogging has been one of the best things that has happened in my life as it has been a medium of self-development, self-expression as well as a wonderful way of finding friends and perfecting my cooking/baking skills.

Each of your comments and visits fill me with immense joy and make me want to move forward. It is for that reason that I am extremely grateful for your precious support and friendship.

Without YOU, dear fellow bloggers, foodlover friends and loyal readers worldwide, my blog would not exist!!!

THANKS EVER SO MUCH!!!
MERCI DE TOUT COEUR!!!

101 comments:

Elra said...

Happy ... happy ... happy BLOG ANNIVERSARY!

It has been a pleasure to know you, a very talented baker and photographer. Wish you all the best.
xoxo,
elra

Deborah said...

Congrats on 4 years! I love visiting and look forward to the posts to come!

Susan @ SGCC said...

Wow! Four years and still going strong! Congratulations, Rosa! You are such a creative and talented soul and it shines through in this blog. Here's to many more delicious years!

Wandering Coyote said...

Happy bloggiversary, Rosa! I seem to recall when you were just starting out blogging - it was one of the first food blogs I came across when I started ReTorte. You have come a long way, girl! Keep up the excellent work!

Peter G said...

Happy Bloggiversary Rosa! I look forward to reading many more posts!

shaz said...

Happy Anniversary Rosa! I have enjoyed visiting your blog and hope to do so for many many years to come :)

Gloria said...

Happy Blog Anniversary Rosa, I love your blog, and Im happy to know your blog.
I love your recipes, your cats, and you je,je, xxxxGloria

Many years, and cheers!!!

5 Star Foodie said...

Happy Blog Anniversary!!! Wow, 4 years! Wonderful!

Barbara Bakes said...

Four years - that's very impressive! I wish you another wonderful four years and then another...

Gera @ SweetsFoods said...

4 years in blogging is infinite!! Congratsssssssssssssssssss Rosa you totally deserve it, for your good taste, recipes and brilliant pictures!!!

All the best!!

Gera

Ciao Chow Linda said...

Wow, four years is a long time. You were one of the early bloggers. Congratulations and keep on blogging.

My Turkish Kitchen said...

Congratulations Rosa...
I enjoy following your posts. Keep it up...
Iffet

meemsnyc said...

Happy Anniversary! We love your blog!

Anh said...

Happy blog anniversary, Rosa! Your blog is one of the first food blogs that I stumbled upon and remains my fav to this very day. Keep up all the good work!

Vivi said...

Bon anniversaire et longue vie a ton blog, que j'ai beaucoup de plaisir a visiter autant pour les photos que pour les recettes et j'espere un jour te rencontrer.

Vanessa said...

Happy 4th anniversary! Thanks to you for sharing your wonderful ideas and beautiful photos with us. It's such a pleasure to read ad look at this blog.

♥♥♥Ria♥♥♥ said...

WOW! 4 years! Happy Blogiversary! It's Pardy time!!Congrats Rosa!

Cenwen said...

Joyeux Bloganniversaire!

Merci à toi pour ce partage plein d'amour et de gentillesse que tu nous offres jour après jour!

Je ne te connais que depuis peu, mais tu fais partie de ces personnes rares qui savent transformer le quotidien avec une touche de rêve et de magie!

Bisous :)

Chanel11 said...

A very very happy anniversary to you and your yum yum blog

SnacksGiving said...

A very happy anniversary!

Tiuscha said...

Quelle longévité ! Très bel anniversaire, Rosa !

Kitchen Flavours said...

Glorious and Fabulous four long years......congrats and rock on....

Julia @ Mélanger said...

Wow, four years? Congratulations!!! Glad you started and glad I found your lovely blog. Always a good read! Here's to many more blog years!

Marie-Claire said...

Joyeux anniversaire Rosa !
Quatre ans, c'est magnifique ! Et j'espère que cela continuera encore très longtemps !

Aparna said...

Congratulations, Rosa. That's quite a milestone, blogwise. :)
Wishing you many more years of fun here.

I started my blog for similar reasons and it has certainly changed my world!

sunita said...

congrats dear Rosa o your 4th Blogversary...it's been a real pleasure to have known you :-)...wishing you many more years of happy blogging.

Heather said...

Congratulations! I just love your blog - the delicious bakes, beautiful Switzerland pics, and the two darling kitties.

Cucinista said...

Happy 4 years! After this time, your writing remains as original and inspired as always.

Zita said...

4 years Rosa...Congrats and all the best for you and your blog...there's no fun in the blogospehere without you

xo

cammu said...

Wouah!
Déjà 4 ans. Que le temps passe vite. Un très joyeux bloganniversaire et bonne continuation.
:)

Bea said...

Joyeux Anniversiare!!! Et plein de nouvelles années Rosa!
Bisous :*

enza said...

ehi rosa, you're one of my most favorite blog, did you know it?
buon compleanno!
Enza

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella said...

Happy Blogsaversary Rosa! May you have many more! :D

pigpigscorner said...

4 years!! well done! Happy blog b'day!

ZarpandiT said...

congratulations!happy happy happy happy 4 years!

Palaisdeslys said...

Un très joyeux bloganniversaire et encore de longues et heureuses années culinaires!!! Merci pour tout ce partage!

Vanille said...

Happy blog anniversary !
Merci à toi de partager avec nous ta passion !

marion said...

a very happy blogbirthday Rosa :)

lamiacucina said...

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Rosa, zu deinem vierjährigen Bloggeburtstag. Das hättest Du vor vier Jahren wohl nicht gedacht, wohin Dich dieser anfängliche Versuch bringen wird. Weit !! Danke für deine Kommentare und für was Du uns immer wieder gibst !
Liebe Grüsse, Robert

Dorian said...

Tes articles et tes commentaires sont autant de petits plaisirs que j'aime retrouver et que j'espère je vais donc retrouver bien des années encore !!!

Bebop said...

Joyeux bloganniversaire!

Bises!

Esther B said...

Wow 4 ans déjà!!

Bon anniversaire et longue vie à ton beau blog!
C'est toujours un plaisir de voir tes belles photos et tes magnifiques recettes!

Esther xx

lisaiscooking said...

Congratulations! And, thank you for showing us the lovely food and photos!

Hilary said...

Four years - wow! Congratulations, and here's to many more.

Judi said...

Happy Blog Anniversary, Rosa! Besides enjoying your kitties and cooking, I travel vicariously through you and your beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing.

Cheers, Rosa!

Justine said...

Wow four years- that's great! Congratulations and happy anniversary! Here's to many more!

Justine

foodhoe said...

Happy anniversary and here's to many more!

Laura said...

Rosa, a very Happy Anniversary to you and your blog. I am glad to hear that blogging has been a way to lift your spirit and improve your life.

To many more years of recipe sharing and more!

isa said...

Je te souhaite encore pleins d'années de bonheur avec ton blog autant pour toi que pour nous, car c'est toujours un plaisir de te lire et de regarder tes formidables photographies! Félicitations et Joyeux blog Anniversaire!

Karyne said...

Quatre ans déjà!!! Bravo! Joyeux anniversaire!

Longue vie à ton blog!

Gros bisous...
Karyne

Arabic Bites said...

Happy Blog Anniversary Rosa!!
I wish you many more to come :)

nora@ffr said...

conratulations on this special occasion rosa!! u r the most talented baker as well as photographer ive ever met.. happy 4th blog anniversary!!

Lannae said...

Happy Blog Anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog!!

Peabody said...

Happy Blog Anniversary!

jillian said...

A very happy 4th blog anniversary to you Rosa!!

Susan from Food Blogga said...

Woo-hoo! Cheers, Rosa! That's wonderful.

Faith said...

Wow, 4 years...congratulations!!!

Ingrid said...

Wow, four years! That's incredible!

Happy blogiversary, Rosa!!! Here's hoping the next 4 years are even better for you!
~ingrid

ZarpandiT said...

i have added the blog translate for you :)) i can not write because my english is not good enough :(

♥peachkins♥ said...

Happy 4th Anniversary Rosa! Lots more to come!

Maris said...

Well congratulations! 4 years is an amazing anniversary!

Audax said...

4th Anniversary of your blog that is wonderful news. Your blog is such an inspiration to so many people. Bravo bravo bravo. Happy returns to you cheers from Audax in Australia.

Ana Powell said...

Dear Rosa
Happy anniversary.
Its always a pleasure to visit you, your work is so great.
I have been away in Portugal visiting my family.
Ana xxx

MeetaK said...

bravo rosa. wishing you a fantastic blog birthday. hope to see you posting your great recipes for many more! hugs!

breadchick said...

Congratulations on 4 years! I've so enjoyed getting to know you these past few years.


Here is to many, many more.

Myrtille said...

Happy 4th Anniversary! You rock!

MaryAthenes said...

4 ans que tu nous regales !
Merci et felicitations !
Bises

Megan@Feasting on Art said...

Congrats!! Such an accomplishment.

Paz said...

Four years!? That's awesome!

CONGRATULATIONS! Happy Anniversary!

Hugs from NY,
Paz

Big Boys Oven said...

awesome, AWESOME...... congratulation Rosa! xxx

Helene said...

I am so excited for you.

Bon anniversaire!

sabah said...

Joyeux anniversaire pour ton blog, je te félicite d'avoir eu le courage de résister 4 ans, car je sais que c'est beaucoup de travail et sacrifice.
C'est un honneur et un plaisir d'avoir connu ton blog.
Bon courage pour les années qui suivent.

Bren said...

felicidades, bon anniversaire, and all the lovely accolades you deserve!! So glad to be among the ones the know you! Keep it going :)

Sophie said...

Happy Happy Blog birthday!!

I am glad that you began a lovely blog because I like your personality & your fab & yummie pictures & recipes!!

Keep on doing what you do & enjoy!

veron said...

Happy Anniversary!!! and may there be more blogging years to come!

amal said...

joyeux anniversaire! bravo pour tout et bonne continuation!!
bisous

Tiina said...

Happy, happy Anniversary & many, many happy returns!

Greetings,
Tiina

Cakelaw said...

Happy 4th blogiversary Rosa and congratulations!!!

Liz said...

Congrats! Your blog is wonderful and there is no doubt that it makes you happy, you must be so poud of it! You have done such a nice job!

Juliana said...

Happy 4th anniversary Rosa! Such an accomplishment! Thank you for been always so supportive...I love to read your blogs, it is always very uplifting.

creampuff said...

Oh my gosh, Rosa! Happy birthday to you and your blog! I remember meeting you soon after I started my own blog and it's hard to believe so much time has passed. But your blog has just grown and grown and thanks to your tremendous personality and talents, it's one of my favourites! All the best!

Cynthia said...

Dear Rosa, congratulations! Here a wish for many many more delicious posts!

vibi said...

Happy belated bloganniversary, Rosa!

...and many more!

The culinosphere, would not be the same without you. Cheers, and lots of smooches and hugs!

Farmgirl Susan said...

Happy, Happy, Happy! CONGRATULATIONS!!! xoxoxo

Marysol said...

Congratulations dear friend!
Your culinary skills, your amazing photographs, and your kindness, have always had the same effect one me.

Cicero Sings said...

Wow, 4 years Rosa ... Congratulations. I found blogging gave me a means of expression and I discovered that I really like photography ... especially of nature. I just haven't had much time this summer to do either!! But soon.

I'm glad you are in a happier time ... life's road isn't without its bumps and puddles ... one's got to love those times when the traveling's smooth!

Parita said...

Congratulations Rosa! Wow 4 yrs..thats wonderful, wish you many more to come :)

George said...

Happy blog anniversary!!!!!!!!!! Wishing you many more happy blog years.

ChichaJo said...

Happy blog anniversary! :)

Hopie said...

Happy blogoversary! I'm glad blogging's been so positive for you and we're sure happy to have your recipes.

Miss Diane said...

Un très heureux anniversaire de blogue chère Rosa, et encore bien d'autres à venir!

Clementina said...

Il n'y a pas de quoi. J'adore ton blog!Un tres heureux anniversaire!
Aimes-tu la cuisine mexicaine?
A Little Cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate

Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] said...

Happy Blogoversary to you!! 4 years! Thats amazing! I barely just knew what a blog was back then!

Kevin said...

Happy blogiversary!

angela@spinachtiger said...

Happy Blogiversary to you, and looking forward to many more posts and connection.

Blogs are a wonderful unique way to navigate the world. So glad it has worked out so well for you....

mamapasta said...

joyeux bloganniversaire , je suis heureuse de savoir qu'en se faisant le plaisir d'une visite sur ton superbe blob on t'aidait en plus à atteindre une maturité rayonnante..
Que l'avenir brille pour toi!

Philo said...

Certes avec retard mais excellent bloganniversaire quand même et encore pleins d'autres bonnes choses

~~louise~~ said...

Happy Happy! Anniversary Rosa. I can't believe you've been only blogging 4 years!

I can only dream about having such a well organized, creative place to call my own.

I look forward to many more posts and tantalizing recipes!

"Cheers"

The Food Librarian said...

Happy Blogiversary!!! Sorry I'm late in thanking you for such a great blog to read!!! - mary the food librarian

Carolyn Jung said...

Four years! Wow! A belated congrats on that. That's a big milestone in blogging years. Here's to another 40 years. ;)

Virginie said...

Et bien je suis ravie de te souhaiter un joyeux bloganniversaire (avec un peu de retard) et d'ajouter un 101ème commentaire à cet article festif!
Bises et longue vie à ce joli blog!