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One year on SoulCast.

skald posted on Feb 15, 2008 | views: 618 | Tags: blog, happy anniversary, life, Lifstyle, Iceland, persona


 

It is a year since I wrote that I lived on a island in the north Atlantic where almost everyone knew each other. I said there were things I wanted to discuss that I would not discuss in this little society.

 

I started out on an account that I named Kona. This was on a week end and I took a drive with my husband and the grandkids. When I came home I was surprised to see that I had a lot of comments. Among them were comments from Polar, Kruu, Ed, Ginger, Cops and more people. I had 7 subscribers the first day.

 

I did not know what subscribing was about. Now the name of the blog was kona which means a woman. I have an Icelandic blog with the same name but I also write it under full name, so I switched over to skald. I deleted the kona posts.

 

Almost all the same subscribers came with me. I have never used the kona account. I started out writing about things that had been happening to me in the last years.

 

This was shortly after my daughter in law died and before that for years many thing had been happening. Well, I deleted all those posts. I realized that I did not want to be just known for negative things that had been happening. I just wanted to show me the way I am. I understand that things that happen to me are not what I am. What I am is ,how I handle the happenings and how I work my self out of it..

 

I did not care anymore weather people at home recognized me or not. I am what I am and that is it.

 

I have had good times here. I have made some good friends. Polar and Quiet are very good friends of mine. So is Trinov and there are others. I hope everyone forgives me if I don’t mention all.

 

I got the Little Box from Polar and I sent it to Daily whom I like very much.  I have got presents from people and I have also given small presents .

 

I have helped with a school assignment. I was very glad to be asked to do that and the person who asked me later sent me something nice. There have been times when I have wondered about  me on Soulcast. Who has not. I even thought I would give it up. Ed smacked me then. Well this is my little sum up on the year on SoulCast. I know I have left a lot out. Thank you all for having made me so welcome  here. Love Skald.  



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  • GracefullyGrowing said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy "anniversary!"
     
    ~Grace~
  • fearing said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Skald, (My FAVORITE person) You are such a sweet, sweet woman.  Let me be the first to say Happy Anniversary!  I am so glad you came to SC and stayed.  What a blessing you have been to me!  Hugs to you!!!!
  • secretlife said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy 1 year at Soulcast!
    I love your blog!
  • bluegum said on Feb 15, 2008....
    happy anniversary skald, i've enjoyed the pictures and the discription's of the climate where you live.the window you have providedfor me i would never had but for you,thank you .
     
    bluegum.
  • scipio said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy Anniversary. Hope you will be around for many more anniversaries to celebrate.
  • quietone said on Feb 15, 2008....
    {{{{hugs}}} my friend, this place just would not be the same with out you!!  Happy 1 year anniverasry and hope you stick around for more.  :)
  • dailyachesandpains said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy Anniversary!
     
    I'm SO glad that you came here like so many others!  I love reading your blog and your comments!  There's only one Skald and there won't ever be another or another like you!
     
    {{{{HUGS}}}}
    Daily
    P.S.  Did they start adding on to the top floor where you live?  LOL! 
  • Twylarants said on Feb 15, 2008....
    ~~Happy 1st Anniversary Skald!~~
    Thank you for showing us Iceland, and for taking us on vacation with you and Palmi.
    I look forward to seeing your pictures each time I sign on to Soulcast, and I still have the photo of the beautiful sunset on my desktop.
  • beyondtheveil said on Feb 15, 2008....
    skald- Congratulations and many more to come. You have been a happy and very interesting addition to SC. 
  • wakingharmony said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy Anniversary Skald What a wonderful day that was for Soul cast! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{skald}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
  • MissMimi said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy one-year anniversary, skald.  :)  Your blog is one of my favorites.  I've learned so much about devotion and love from reading how you care for your mother and your grandchildren and your whole family.  {{{hugs}}}
  • evil_twin said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy Soulcast anniversary :-) I'm really enjoy reading your blog and seeing all your pictures. I'm glad you're here!

    -evil_twin LA
  • Eilan said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy anniversary, skald.
  • PAPERBACKWRITER said on Feb 15, 2008....



    Happy 1st Anniversary in SoulCast {{{skald}}}!

    <3<3<3

    Warmest regards,

    paper ~

    Dearest skald,

    please, let me take this opportunity to tell you, how much your presence in SoulCast means to me.

    I have not commented much in your blogs, but I follow them.  I love your simple, honest, warm art.  You give me the assurance that people are indeed basically good.  For me you personify - love in the family, loyalty in friendship and  dedication in the community.

    In times of unrest in SC, knowing you and others I admire and cherish are still here makes me feel safe.  It makes me stay on.

    I am sure, I am not the only one, who wanders the halls of SoulCast - silent for lack of words  due to countless personal reason, or lack of time due to RL. . .

    Still, reading people´s day to day lives has great  impact to those who are struggling and seeking stability in a world which could at times be seemingly filled with turmoil. . .

    I wish you all the best!  And a lot of personal pleasure with continued blogging here in SoulCast.  You are simply an inspiration; you make SC a lovelier place to be in.

    Yours,

    paper ~







  • polarheart said on Feb 15, 2008....
    My Dearest Friend, a YEAR?!?!?!  How time has flown by without us even noticing.  Again I will say how much you mean to me and that you are a very dear friend to me, a mother-figure if I may say so. 
     
    Happy Anniversary, Skaldikins, and God bless you always!
     
    Love Polar
  • Mamie said on Feb 15, 2008....
    happy anniversary Skald!! I enjoy your blog very much!! thanks for a wonderful year of sharing and caring!!=) xoxoxox Mamie
  • uniquely-ironic said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Congratulations Skald!!! A lot has happened since you're started.  I think we are lucky to have you here.  I know that I have enjoyed your blogs so much. 
  • skald said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Oh guys and girls. What beautiful comments. I am overwhelmed. I will try to answer each and every one.
    Grace.     Thanks so much
    Fearing.  Thanks you know that you are dear to me too. I keep the picture of you and your boys, the card you sent me.
    Secret.  Thanks and you know you are one of my favorite bloggers too.
    Bulegum.  Thanks I am so glad that you see my blog as a window to my country. You have really inspired me to go on posting pictures.
    Scipio Thanks so much. Hope we will be both here.
    Quiet.  This place would not be the same for me if you were not here either. Thanks so much.
    Daily.  I have to talk to the architect. lol. I was thinking of this today. there are new apartments over the shop. lol. Thanks Daily
    Twy.  I am so proud that you have that picture on your desktop and I am also thankful that you remember my travel posts. Thanks so much.
    Beyond. Thanks I also like reading your blog.
    Waking.   First I thought it was Walking lol. sorry. Thanks so much. You are a nice person your self.
    Mimi.  Same to you, you are one of my favorite bloggers and you have taught me a lot too. Thanks ((((Hugs))))
    Kyle. Thanks yours is one of the funniest blogs and also full of romance. I like it.
    Eilan  Thanks
    Paper.  You really overwhelm me. I don't know what to say but thank you.
    Polar.  I am very proud that you see me as a mother figure. Thank you so much. You are such a dear young woman. Yes the year went fast. Thanks Polar.

  • skald said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Mamie.  We Were writing at the same time. Thank you so much Mamie. When I came on the blog there was Mamie and Mimi and I was getting confused. It took me some time to figure out the American women then, I confused them at first. lol.
    Uniquely.  I was also writing when you wrote. Thank you so much. Yes a lot has happened, has it not.? 
  • pickersplock said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Happy Anniversary, Skald!
    I'm so glad you're here!
  • destinydiva said on Feb 15, 2008....
    aww that was such a sweet post skald... happy anniversary!!!!  :-) xx
  • skald said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Pickers.  Thank you so much. I am glad you are here too.
    Destiny.  Thanks so much. I am glad you looked in. :-)
  • hottips4u said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Beautiful area, that is so because of people like you and yours that inhabit it.
    Many more.  Best wishes. 

    Jessi.
  • moonriver said on Feb 15, 2008....
    one whole year of steady blogging. you are a real skald, skald... :-)

  • skald said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Hottips.  Thanks so much. Best wishes to you too.
    Moon.  lol . I'd like to be a skald in mind. Thanks. Have a happy birthday. It is my cousins birthday too.
  • CountRollo said on Feb 15, 2008....

    Hi Skaldy. Very glad you stayed with us. SC would be quite empty without you. You're obviously a charming lady who everyone is glad to call their friend.

    Love, Rollo

  • wombat said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Well, I'm only 13 hours late on saying that was a nice post, and congratulations on a year here!  You know I've enjoyed your photos and the wonderful stories of your life--of your day in that beautiful place.  It's folks like you who make me want to type in the word "soulcast" in my search box!
  • CreativeWoman said on Feb 15, 2008....
    skald,
    You have a wonderful blog.  Happy Anniversary.  :-)

    CW
  • skald said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Count Rollo.   You are one of my favorite bloggers, so is Wombat and CW too and you are all here in one row. Rollo thank so much. You know I love your posts.
    Wombat.  No you are not so late. You know you are one of my favorite SoulCasters too. I like you humor and your warmness. Thanks Wombie.
    CW  Thanks you too as I said here above here I have 3 favorite bloggers in a row. Your spunk I like . the way you have dealt with your diabetic. I follow that. Thanks CW.
  • Suddenrain said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Congratulations sweet lady.  :-)
  • crybabylu said on Feb 15, 2008....
    happyanniversary.gif
    To Scald with love, Papa Jack & Dee.
  • the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 15, 2008....
    I hope it was a good SC anniversary, skald! I'm glad you're here. :)

    ~Infernal
  • Mr_Box said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Congrats on one year. You are well loved at this place.
  • quidnunc said on Feb 15, 2008....
    congratulations, skald! 
  • truthsayer said on Feb 15, 2008....
    I certainly have enjoyed your blog skald.  Congratulations sweet lady.
     
    truth : )
  • FaithfulDisciple said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Skald, you know who you are and this is the best place to be appreciated for who you are. Carry on, your blog is your own persona, so your friends are your real soul(cast)mates. Congratulations!
  • Zayda said on Feb 15, 2008....
    Congratulations on your year at SC, Skald. I have loved all your posts about your family and your knitting. I especially love all the pictures you share. :)
  • skald said on Feb 16, 2008....
    Suddenrain.  Thank you and thanks for visiting me.
    Cry and co.  Thank you very much.
    Infernal.  It sure was a good one and see you and all the others have made me very glad.
    MrBox Thanks so much.
    Quidnunc.  Thank you and thanks for subscribing. Also you were there when I started and thanks for that.
    True.   I read you often even thought I don't know always how to comment. Thank you very much.
    Faithful. Welcome to my blog and thanks.
    Zayda.  You know I like your blog very much. Thank you very much.



  • silverwhisper said on Feb 17, 2008....
    skald, i'm so sorry that i'm late to this blog entry. i didn't realize it's already been a year--i can hardly believe it! :>

    it's been a pleasure reading you for the first year, and i'm confident the future years will be even moreso. :>

    ed
  • skald said on Feb 18, 2008....
    Ed.  Thank you and I am not surprised that you can follow me all the time. I write so often and there are so many that you read. Our most popular SoulCaster. 
  • silverwhisper said on Feb 19, 2008....
    skald, i've been saying for almost as long as i've been here that popularity doesn't really mean anything.

    ed
  • skald said on Feb 22, 2008....
    ED, Sorry I just saw this now but I think you are always so nice and courageous. I do like that very much  
  • silverwhisper said on Feb 23, 2008....
    you're extremely kind to say so, skald.

    [bows]

    ed
  • skald said on Feb 23, 2008....
    Ed.  No I am not kind, I just said what I think,. That how I am :-)

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