The Best Things In Life Are Three! – #BlogParty #Blogiversary

Well hey there Peeps!!!

I hope you are all fine and dandy on this wonderful Saturday!

And today, I also celebrate my third Blogiversary!

Just got the WP congrats in too!

And what a crazy ride these last three years have been!

Starting as a total novice, not even knowing what blogging was, to learning technicalities, such as what HTML was (still a little clueless!), then slowly teaching myself (and being helped by others)  the ins and outs of blogging, and introducing Social Media.

Initally, a lone Blog Rider, with no clue as to what to write about, to making connections, creating a Blogily, developing friendships that are truly precious.

At first, rambling on about nothing (okay, so I still do that!) to finding some sort of pattern, (Jill of all trades, master of none!) where my madcap thoughts, and creativity found a home!

And from zero to nearly 5000 WordPress followers, and a whole extra heap who chose to follow me on various Social Media!

From dreams of writing a book, to being a published poet, with a WIP that was stagnant for over 16 years, to something that is finally nearing completion!

A newbie who, in three years has accomplished so much, including the Best Blogger Award, in 2017 at the Annual Bloggers Bash.

And it’s all down to you, Peeps.

Seriously, I wouldn’t still be here, beavering away, with belief in myself, if it wasn’t for the support of everyone who reads, likes, comments on and shares the posts I write.

I wanted to express my gratitude in the form of a Blog Party where I invite you to bring your favourite drink, and party nibbles, suggest a song, and the link to a post you’d love to share!

So, please, come along and enjoy!

Remember to tell us/bring along all:

  1. your favourite drink
  2. your party nibble of choice
  3. a song suggestion
  4. a link to a post that you would love to share

Then, mingle with the other guests! Visit their posts, meet some new folk and generally enjoy!

And if you are able, please share the love, share the post, let’s get this party started!!!!!

So here’s my starting contribution!

1} I’ll have a Barnamint Baileys! 20170216_192633

2} We need pretzels! Image result for pretzels

3} My song for today is Lionel Ritchie’s All Night Long!

 

4} I invite you to have a browse, since you’re here anyway!!!

PARTY ON PEEPS!

Love Y’All!!!!

229 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 18:22:25

    Congratulations on three fabulous years of blogging, Ritu. I like a strawberry daiquiri and nachos. One of my favourite songs is We are the Champions by Queen. I am leaving the link to my review of your lovely book of poetry so that any of your followers that missed it can read it. https://wordpress.com/post/robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/8727 Hugs.

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  2. Gemma - Wheelescapades's avatar gemmaorton
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 18:06:37

    Happy Blogiversary!
    I’ll bring the tea as we might need that at the end!
    For nibbles it has to biscuits for dunking.
    ‘Get this party started’ is my song request!

    Here’s a link to my latest post

    A Jolly Good Day – On The Bus

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  4. mistybooks's avatar mistybooks
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 17:57:03

    Glad you have some links now Ritu. I’ve been out since I left the beer, sausage rolls & the Doobie Brothers earlier, but I got you a gift – I wrote you a blog.
    Hope you like it!

    All round to Ritu’s then…

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  5. Healthy Lifestyle's avatar Healthy Lifestyle
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 17:16:55

    Congrats dear 😍3 years wow 👍I’ve only 1 month here ☺

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  6. Gabe Burkhardt's avatar Gabe Burkhardt
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 17:15:56

    Happy Blogiversary Ritu! I’ve said it quite a few times before, but you are AMAZING.
    Looking forward to being one of your faithful groupies for the NEXT 3 years!

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  7. Radhika Acharya's avatar Radhika Acharya
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 16:11:08

    Hey Ritu. Happy 3rd blogiversary!! Have a great party and look out for the hangover tomorrow!! 🙂

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  8. Susie Lindau's avatar susielindau
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 15:40:08

    Congratulations!
    This post got lost in the Thanksgiving shuffle – 10 Life Hacks in Time for the Holidays! https://susielindau.com/2017/11/21/10-life-hacks-holidays/

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  9. CarolCooks2's avatar Carol
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 15:29:03

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  10. fancypaperblog's avatar fancypaperblog
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 15:23:55


    Let’s dance! 😚🎉🎉🎉🎉

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  11. fancypaperblog's avatar fancypaperblog
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 15:21:34

    Happy blogiversary🎀🎈I will bring a bottle of Tullamore Dew and will make hot whiskey when the first arrivals need warming up.
    https://fancypaperblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/13/five-reasons-to-be-happy-today/ This is old post about happiness that I think suits the mood!
    I have brought some of Mam’s teabrack. Not a party food but there is some left from a Halloween and it tastes amazing.
    Music….I am dropping a classic cracker soon…be ready! 🦄

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  12. Mama Doc's avatar Mama Doc
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 15:14:48

    Congrats!! That is amazing!!

    http://www.dreamvibranthealth.com

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  13. angelanoelauthor's avatar angelanoelauthor
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 14:58:03

    Hi! Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished, Ritu! I’m bringing Moscow Mules to the party, a tray of mini quiches, and a playlist including Take On Me by a-ha.
    Here’s my favorite post–it’s for all the parents out there. My blog is all about ideas and inspirational people. I hope your party friends will like it!

    http://angelanoelauthor.com/inspiration-motivation/co-parenting-confessions-of-a-part-time-mom/

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    • Ritu's avatar Ritu
      Nov 25, 2017 @ 15:14:25

      Ýum!!! Quiche!!! Sounds great! And I do love Aha! I’ll grab me a drink and have a little read though I know I’ve read it before! Peeps! It’s a good one! Be sure to check it out!

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  14. itsgoodtobecrazysometimes's avatar itsgoodtobecrazysometimes
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 14:06:31

    Congrats. Could I get a Bloody Mary please. I have bought a selection of cheese, which I maybe persuaded to share. Song would be I’m going slightly mad by Queen.

    Would you risk it?

    And here is a link, because every party needs a scary ride 😉

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  15. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar Annette Rochelle Aben
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 13:55:50

    Happy Blogiversary! ❤ and MANY more. I am a coffee drinker (but people can add a drop of their favorite alcohol if they desire).A party nibble would have to be popcorn (I’d eat it in my sleep if I could). A tune? Something that keeps me chair dancing if there is no dance floor. Mickey by Toni Basil! https://youtu.be/NW7VnHnX3LQ And, thank you for the offer for the post share… https://annetterochelleaben.wordpress.com/2017/11/21/tanka-from-the-bottom-of-my-heart/

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  16. notebookglasses's avatar notebooksandglasses
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 13:34:29

    Congratulations! Happy 3 year Blogiversary. Cheers (with a G&T) x

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  17. You Can Always Start Now's avatar You Can Always Start Now
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 12:59:10

    coffee at the moment is my favoriate drink as still in PJs.
    Anything with cheese (favoriate food).
    Song: I did it my way. Here is link to a blog post Thank you Ritu and congratulations. You have been so supportive to me and every blogger you come in contact with. You are an inspiration.
    thank you. http://www.youcanalwaysstartnow.com/2017/10/16/10-things-i-know-for-sure/

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    • Ritu's avatar Ritu
      Nov 25, 2017 @ 14:27:40

      That is so sweet of you to say!!! I should really be sipping tea but not today! Cheese is all good!! I’ll hop over to your post too! Go get your coffee refill!!! ☕

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  18. Oriana's avatar Oriana
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 12:20:19

    Congratulations Ritu ! 🎈🎉 You’ve been doing this for 3 whole years ? That’s really impressive! 😮

    As a drink, I’ll have a Guarapo : it’s sugar cane juice with lemon 😋
    With that, some cheese empanadas would be perfect ! And since I’m going ful Colombian, here’s “Colombia Tierra Querida” by Yuri Buenaventura 🇨🇴 :
    https://youtu.be/y_toPwADLHw

    And here’s my link, I made an Autumn Moodboard ! :
    https://orianasnotes.wordpress.com/2017/11/25/autumn-mood-board/?preview=true

    Thank you for hosting this party ! 💗

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  19. Anindya's avatar Anindya
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 12:12:42

    Many compliments for completing three years Ritu…..your blog is always an inspiration and amazing…..here’s my post for today’s party https://mydailyjournalonline.com/questions-answers-part-life/ …. and here’s a lovely song from Mat Kearney to keep the festivities going :):)
    https://youtu.be/BCkfTCjF8SM ….

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  20. A Mindful Traveler's avatar amindfultravellerblog
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 11:51:43

    Congrats lovely, what an achievement! Party on girl….I’m bringing a G&T singing to the Jacksons’ Blame it on the Boogie! 😉

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  21. KusKatStudio's avatar KusKatStudio
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 11:47:04

    Waw, Congratulations!!!! Well done! I’ll bring some vinho verde with cheese (amanteigada) and some Fado to bring you in a Portuguese mood 🙂 and to give you a taste so you’ll come here I’ll share with you my latest blogpost full hydrangea flowers and textile art inspired by the beautiful islands of the Açores https://www.kuskatstudio.com/single-post/2017/10/22/Christmas-table-runner-a-hydrangea-embroidered-linen-table-cloth

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  22. thebigmoneysaver's avatar thebigmoneysaver
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 11:46:46

    Congratulations on 3 years Ritu! I’m sure it’s been a lot of work, but you obviously kept pushing forward. Here’s to the next 3 years!

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  23. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Redaktion
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 11:36:14

    Congratulations, Ritu! A wonderful blog. Which challenge are you not involved in? 😉
    Thank you for your efforts on this, and bringing fun to us all! Have a nice weekend. Michael

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  24. Phil Taylor's avatar Phil Taylor
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 11:35:21

    Hi Ritu! Congrats on the blogiversary! And thank you for hosting the blog party! My favorite drink is a glass of red wine. My favorite party nibble is crisps. For a party song, you can’t go without C+C Music Factory’s “Everybody Dance Now” Here’s my link: https://thephilfactor.com/2017/11/25/sarcasm-outlawed-ron-burgundy-to-the-rescue/

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  25. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Redaktion
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 11:33:58

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  26. thatblogwherecheriemovestogermany's avatar thatblogwherecheriemovestogermany
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 11:03:04

    Congrats on the 3 year mark!! I am very new to this blogging thing, but I love that I am “meeting” so many new people. It’s an amazing world. Oh, and mark me down for bringing some 43 and milk, a cheese tray, and some music from Flogging Molly.

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  27. CarolCooks2's avatar Carol
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 10:22:37

    As above a few comments up..well done again 🙂

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  28. Midlife Smarts's avatar Midlife Smarts
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 10:03:17

    Well happy Blog Birthday. Three years! Congrats. I’ll bring some wine, sausage rolls and after that lot will dance to anything Jx

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  29. workingsbm's avatar workingsbm
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 10:03:12

    I’ve been blogging for nearly a year and a whole new world of friends has opened up. I’m looking forward to growing, your blog is very inspirational. Thank you.

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  30. mistybooks's avatar mistybooks
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 10:02:40

    I’ve got 4 cans of lager that I can stand in the kitchen with and talk to, some sausage rolls (mini ones of course – it was a toss up between those & cheese & pineapple on sticks) and I’ve downloaded ‘Long Train Runnin’’ by the Doobie Brothers onto my iPad (but the battery is going flat). So where’s the party? Is it on here because no one else seems to have left a link to their own stuff? Think I’ll keep my coat on for now – I may be in the wrong place😳

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  31. mistybooks's avatar mistybooks
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 09:52:57

    Happy blogiversary (I thought predictive text would try to change that) What is it – it can’t be paper can it? 😀

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  32. Suzanne's avatar Suzanne [globalhousesitterX2]
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 09:41:29

    You would be a fun person at a party 🙂 Happy Blogiversary Ritu

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  33. thoughtsfromjasmine's avatar thoughtsfromjasmine
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 09:40:29

    Congratulations! It’s absolutely AMAZING what you’ve accomplished in 3 years – you must be so proud of yourself! Here’s to many more years of success!
    Jas xx

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  34. Em Linthorpe's avatar Em Linthorpe
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 09:39:50

    Happy and joyous three years to you, what an amazing achievement! I bring you all a chocolate fountain with vegetarian marshmallows, and the greatest hits of Elton John 💙 have a wonderful day Ritu!

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  35. Marje @ Kyrosmagica's avatar Marje @ Kyrosmagica
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 09:29:49

    Happy bloganniversary Ritu, lovely to be one of your followers and blogging friends, keep up the great work. Xxx

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  36. Judy E Martin's avatar Judy E Martin
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 08:47:13

    Congratulations, Sis, you have come along way, and I am very proud of what you have achieved. You are an inspiration xxxx

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  37. Words from a Lentil Institution's avatar aka Cibo the Pasty Poet
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 08:14:20

    3 years, and growing still – well done, Ritu. G:)

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  38. April Munday's avatar April Munday
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 07:51:39

    Happy Blogiversary

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  39. aimerboyz's avatar Aimer Boyz
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 05:51:17

    Congratulations, Ritu. Party on !

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  40. IreneDesign2011's avatar IreneDesign2011
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 05:33:30

    Congratulations Ritu and wish many years of blogging in front of you 😀

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  41. kupilih's avatar Evir
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 05:29:41

    Aaaa.. .All night long. Love that song !

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  42. reocochran's avatar reocochran
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 04:47:10

    Hi there! Happy Third Anniversary, Ritu! 🎆🎈🎉✨🎖

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  43. pranabaxom's avatar pranabaxom
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 04:20:29

    3 and 5000. You are roaring. Way to go.

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    • Ritu's avatar Ritu
      Nov 25, 2017 @ 07:51:13

      Thank you ! ❤

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    • Ritu's avatar Ritu
      Nov 25, 2017 @ 18:13:05

      Cone leave a link!!!

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      • pranabaxom's avatar pranabaxom
        Nov 25, 2017 @ 22:06:38

        I do not know how to do it from my cell phone. Just came back from a 6 mile hike up 3300 ft. Will do soon.

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      • Ritu's avatar Ritu
        Nov 25, 2017 @ 22:08:57

        Lol ok! You’re forgiven!

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      • pranabaxom's avatar pranabaxom
        Nov 25, 2017 @ 22:20:50

        I was hoping you will teach me how to do it from a cell phone. I find WordPress mobile app (my phone is android) not very user friendly. Reader ok, commenting ok, but I can’t even like or comment from the post site. Have to come out to my reader to like or comment on a post.

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      • Ritu's avatar Ritu
        Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:44:11

        Hmmm that’s weird! I need to use the internet explorer to get links to.posts but cab still like and comment via my reader ..

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      • pranabaxom's avatar pranabaxom
        Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:48:48

        I can comment via my reader but on my cell phone, when I click on visit on a post and after reading the post if I click on like or comment, it goes out to a wordpress site and I just stare at a blank screen. I have to come out from the post to my reader and click on the like/comment under the post header that shows up on my reader. it happens only on my cell phone. No issue on my desk top or lap top. As I do not want to carry my laptop to India, i am not sure if I will be able to post anything in WordPress or not. Spent enough time on this issue already and gave up.

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      • Ritu's avatar Ritu
        Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:52:16

        That’s just totally odd… wish i could offer a solution…
        Can you not just access it via your web browser instead of the app?

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      • pranabaxom's avatar pranabaxom
        Nov 26, 2017 @ 00:00:32

        I used to use the web browser before but once I had the WordPress app on my cell, I had not tried the web browser. Maybe I should try that again.

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      • Ritu's avatar Ritu
        Nov 26, 2017 @ 08:57:10

        I use both… the app for notifications but the browser for the reader. I find the app doesn’t give all the posts on my app!

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  44. CarolCooks2's avatar Carol
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 03:37:55

    Well done, Ritu..there is no stopping this girl 🙂 ❤

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  45. Parul Thakur's avatar Parul Thakur
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 03:03:55

    Congrats on three years Ritu! You are going strong. Keep rocking! 🙂

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  46. Dorinda Duclos's avatar Dorinda Duclos
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 02:51:46

    Congrats, Ritu!! Here’s to many years ahead!! ❤️

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  47. Jennie's avatar Jennie
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 02:27:18

    Congratulations, Ritu. You’re a fave for sure. ❤️

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  48. mitchrey1990's avatar lisarey1990
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 02:20:56

    Congrats! 🙂

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  49. Tony Burgess's avatar Tony Burgess
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 02:13:05

    Congratulations my friend on your blogging success. Rock on my blogging sister.

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  50. mrmilitantnegro's avatar Mr. Militant Negro
    Nov 25, 2017 @ 02:11:39

    Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.

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