Let's just all be proud for a moment about the fact that I actually remembered this blogiversary was coming. xD I didn't remember in time to do a Q&A like I'd thought I might, but if I'm still blogging next year (here's hoping), I'll do one for the 5-year celebration. Or I can do one before that, if y'all want to see that.
I've been thinking lately about what my favorite posts have been over the last four years, which ones I'm proudest of and such. So I thought this might be a fun and fitting tribute to four years of Novels, Dragons, and Wardrobe Doors. Happy birthday, little blog. I'm glad you're part of my life. <3
Grab a cupcake and let's party, shall we?
In 2016, I started a blog. The idea for the name had been in my head for several years, but it was only then that I decided it was time. I didn't have a clue what I was doing, and fumbled my way through 22 posts. I went by a fake name (because I was a teenager and was scared of the internet), attempted NaNoWriMo updates, started a series of posts I never finished, and fangirled about Leverage a lot. So while the posts from then are kinda cringy (girlfriend, pick a theme and stick with it okay oof), it's kinda fun to look back at that younger, excitable me. She was a lot. But I admire her utter bravery in putting together some of the reviews she did, pfft.
But two of my favorite classic NDWD posts have to be:
I had so much fun writing this one for Rio 2016, and it's still pretty true, tbh.
a classic. an icon. a legend.
In 2017, I started to get a handle on the whole "aesthetic" thing as I posted 50 posts. I posted two of four "seasonal favorites" posts (I never got around to the other two... I should do that). I started going by my real first name (because while I still have a healthy fear of the internet, I settled on a pen name that I still use). Some of my all-time favorite posts I've written are from 2017, when I was learning a lot about God and His goodness. I posted wrap-ups consistently and I don't know what happened to that girl because I wish she'd come back, lol. I'm actually pretty happy with most of my 2017 posts? Go figure.
My faves:
- the instant life -
I'm still proud of this post, and it's still accurate.
this one was just so darn fun
I keep meaning to do a part 2 to this, I need to get on that.
I started the "greatest story" series in 2017, and they're some of my favorites that I look forward to writing every year. I didn't end up putting one up in 2019, but they'll definitely be making a return this year
2018 was definitely the year my blogging thrived the most. I really got into a groove, posting 53 posts total. 11 of those were in December alone, as I participated in the 12 Days of Christmas and had a grand time doing it. I changed the blog to look like it does now (and yes, I still love the gold/black aesthetic). A buuunch of reviews were posted in 2018, including some of my favorites, and the whole "using psych gifs in every post" trend was born.
My faves:
this post is still just lovely
still one of my favorite reviews I've written
the psych gifs are everything xD
- still too many -
one of the most powerful lessons I've learned from God,
and I think the post turned out really good
2019 was a big old hot mess of a year for me, and it shows in the blog. I wrote a grand total of 28 posts for the whole year, and most of the months had only 1 post. But I solidified the look I wanted my posts to have, and there are still quite a few posts that I'm still quite proud of, even though it took me a bajillion years to write and post them.
My faves:
an experiment that I haven't touched in months but shhhh
I still low-key love everything about this post
- farewell, august -
idk why I love this wrap-up post so much, but I just do
And thus, we arrive at the present. Welcome to 2020, the fourth year of the blog. I took the first two months off from posting at all as life kinda exploded in my face. But I think, maybe, I've finally found my blogging groove again. I'm really happy with how my posts have been turning out lately, and hopefully y'all are enjoying them too!
My faves:
making aesthetic collages is something I've loved doing for a long time,
but only now do I decide to put it to use here, lol
because who doesn't love talking about their narnia and their wip?
idk I just like how this review turned out
And there you have it! I hope you've all had fun at the party, I know I have. It's fun to visit your past self for a little while. Here's to many more years full of novels, dragons, and wardrobe doors <3
~ Abby
Happy 4 years!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jana!! :D
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