Happy birthday Melificent!

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Melificent is a year old!

Although all my major plans fell through: no one submitted any videos (sad face), the hubs is backed up & doesn’t have time to work on a new layout for me (boo) and things have just gotten too complicated for an anniversary photoshoot, I still didn’t want my one year anniversary to come and go without any mention.

When I started this blog, it was mainly out of Livejournal withdrawals. I needed somewhere, something to write my ideas, thoughts and just general rants in. I had spent too many years with a blog and felt empty without one. I never imagined so many people would be reading about my life and my interests, much less following it religiously as some of you have admitted to doing. I also thought the idea of posting daily was really daunting, I figured it would drain me and I would eventually get sick of it and just give up. Never ever would I have thought that it would be anything but a chore. Granted, I’ve had my moments where life catches up to me and I can’t post regularly, but those have been far and few between. I genuinely love my blog and look forward to writing posts to share with all of you.

My first year has been more than I could ever dream, and I hope Melificent only continues to grow. I have a feeling my second year will be amazing – I have a lot of projects on the horizon and can’t wait to share them all with you here on the blog!

I love you all and want to thank each and every one of my readers for making me a valuable member of the blogosphere!

Feel free to share your thoughts & feelings about my blog in the comments!

xoxo

Lovable Friday!

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1. This incredible cake
1. This incredible cake

As most of you know, my blog will be one year old next week. When I first started blogging, I never imagined that anyone would really care to read about my life and the things I like to do, wear, see and hear. Now, I average about 300 hits a day. I know that does not make me the next Dooce or anything, but it is definitely more than I ever expected. I was kind of bummed because all the projects I had planned for my anniversary either fell through or just didn’t happen because of time restraints and then my friend Rosie shows up with this amazing cake! She is always one of the first to comment and is always singing my praises all over the Internets. She is really the sweetest and most incredible person. So thank you so much, Rosie! I know I told you a million times, but you made my month and totally caught me off guard! I heart you :)

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Almost 1!

It’s pretty unbelievable to me, but Melificent is going to be one year old in February! I can’t tell you how much fun I have had in the past year managing this blog. It’s been my stress relief tool in so many occasions and it’s been able to broaden my horizons in terms of creativity. Plus, I’ve been introduced to so many beautiful blogs that inspire me on a daily basis as well as push me to strive to be just as amazing with my own. I’ve even gotten some really great emails from people that genuinely enjoy reading Melificent, which is so ridiculously flattering.

Like I mentioned in my 2010 wishes, I would love to give this blog more attention and hope to accomplish that in Melificent’s 2nd year in business. Kicking that off will be a redesign of the blog by the hubs next month as well as a little video project I’d like to introduce to you all here:

Vlog: Melificent Project from Melificent on Vimeo.

So if you are interested in participating, email your submissions to melibelly@gmail.com.
It’ll be fun!

xoxo

Merry Christmas!

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Although I am the grinch, I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!  Hope you all have a great holiday with your closest friends & family – make the last moments of 2009 memorable ones! See you all on Monday with a Christmas wrap up!

Temporary Hiatus

Photo courtesy of El Sanchez
Photo courtesy of El Sanchez

This blog is going to be a little quiet for awhile – I need some time to do some soul-searching, some meditation. Something. I have had a lot on my mind lately and generally am feeling a little confused. A little unsure. A little flustered. I don’t really know what I want out of life right now. It’s a strange time because I know I am blessed but at the same time feel like something is missing. My emotions are all jumbled into one big mess at the moment so I think a break from blogging would be best. The last thing I want to do is post because I feel I need to. I need to get my inspiration back.

Actually, I need to get me back.

Oh, & this is completely temporary. Just a little mental health vacation.
See you soon.

xoxo

Lovable Friday

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1. Muse: The Resistance
1. Muse: The Resistance

Besides the Smashing Pumpkins, I can’t really say I love a band more than Muse. Not very surprising since they have a lot of similar characteristics musically. What can I say? I’m predictable. Either way, this band blows my mind on a regular basis so I had been impatiently waiting for their new album for what seems like ages. Finally, there was a leak this week and I didn’t think twice before hitting the download button. I know people are going to hate because that’s what people do, but my GOD is this album good. I can only describe it as an eargasm – I would make love to every track, no joke. What other band can close their album with a 3-part symphony? Absolutely no one, but Muse. My favorite of the moment? Undisclosed Desires. It could be described as Smashing Pumpkins & Depeche Mode’s song baby and it is all sorts of awesome. Have I mentioned that I am going to see them open up for U2 next month in Tampa? Because I am so excited I could burst. I’ve never seen them live and although we have nosebleed seats (seriously, who can afford decent U2 tickets???), I am going to be happier than a pig in shit. No joke. Plus, there are rumors that they will be playing a 12 song set, much longer than typical openers (because they are awesome, hello)! So if you are going, I’ll be the certifiably insane fangirl singing and dancing like a fool. Feel free to come over and flail with me.

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It’s coming!

I haven’t forgotten about Saturday’s post, but it is going to be a doozy and I was super busy since yesterday was my birthday. Give me at least until tonight to get everything together – there are videos I have to edit and pictures to upload…and I have to succinctly describe each of the amazing panels I attended.

It’s coming, I promise!

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Changes

Melificent has undergone a few changes over the weekend that you may want to check out!

1. I now have a contact page! Feel free to email me with any news,
suggestions, comments, free concert tickets or naked pictures of cute boys.

2. I have added an “about me” section to the blog. It’s short & sweet (like me!)
and includes a fantastic photo taken of me by my very talented hubby.

Happy Monday, everyone!

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