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November 11, 2015 By Ricci 25 Comments

Five Years

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Five years ago today I posted my very first blog post. I was on the Blogger platform and spent all day setting everything up and coming up with the perfect blog name, the perfect (free) design, and then I did it. I hit publish and my whole life changed. Not at first, but slowly.

The first few months I blogged I wanted to be anonymous. I signed all my posts -R and tried to be mysterious, something I am so not! HA! When I finally came out of my “blogging shell” and really opened up I found myself as a writer.

I started this blog as more of a personal journal. I was about to have a breast reduction and I was scared and nervous and I was going to be off work for six weeks so I knew I would get bored and this was  great creative outlet for me. It still is.

When I started this blog I didn’t really have any friends in my area. All of my friends had either moved away or gotten married and had kids so I was the lone single lady and I was bored. I prayed about it a lot and when I really starred opening up on here I really got to know people and have made some of my very best friends through blogging. I am going to Vegas with two of them for New Year’s Eve this year if that tells you anything.

Since starting this blog I have changed so much. I am five years older. I am more comfortable in my own skin. I have bought a home and gone back to school. I have traveled a lot and gotten a dog. I have loved and lost and documented most everything about my personal life on here.

I have met some amazing women and joined some amazing organizations because of blogging. I have been challenged more than ever and I have been rewarded in the greatest ways. I have gotten to write about amazing things for amazing companies and I have gotten to freelance for companies I truly care about. I was even quoted by Time Magazine on my 31st birthday.

I am so excited about what the future holds for me and this blog of mine. I can’t wait to see where I am at this time next year. Thank you to everyone who reads what I write and who comments and follows me n social media. Y’all mean more to me that you will ever know. Thank you for allowing me to share my life with you.

Happy 5th Bloggiverary to me!!

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Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. Carissa says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Happy Blog Anniversary! I started blogging in 2008 while in Undergrad after doing an internship with a Plus Size Online Magazine. I started as a fashion blogger then changed to lifestyle blogger. I love looking back at my older posts, and how I documented my life at the time. Sometimes I cringe looking at older post…but I truly love it and glad I got started! And I am loving your older post!!!

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  2. Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Happy Blogiversary, Ricci! From one Arkansas gal to another!

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    • Ricci says

      November 11, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thank you!!

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  3. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Happy blogaversary! Five years is a great accomplishment. I’ve been blogging for several years myself. Some days, I want to tear my hair out, but mostly I love it.

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  4. Jeanette says

    November 11, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Congratulations! That is a GREAT accomplishment! I started blogging about 7 years ago and I LOVE that I have an outlet to talk through stuff. I have met with a lot of people who are bloggers and I LOVE the friendships I have made because of the blog.

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  5. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Happy 5 year blogaversary. I started 6 years ago on Blogger, too, and now that we know what we know, can you even imagine? LOL.

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  6. lisa says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    1Happy Blogiversary! What a fantastic thing to celebrate! I’ve been blogging for 9 years and the time sure does fly by!

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  7. Liz Mays says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Oh wow! What a milestone! It’s awesome that you’ve done so much since you started. I think I’ve been blogging for around the same number of years.

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  8. Jenn says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Happy birthday! You have come a long way and should be proud of your accomplishments!

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  9. rika says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:47 am

    Congratulation.. I’ve been blogging for more than 5 years and enjoy it. I am still learning and growing :)

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  10. Mistee Dawn says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Happy Blog Birthday to you! I can;t even remember when I started blogging. About 10 years I think. But more seriously in the last 4 or 5 years.

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  11. Chubskulit Rose says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:22 am

    Cheers to that! It’s fun looking at older posts. I always dfo that especially when I miss my babies faces coz now they are older.

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  12. Ourfamilyworld says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Happy fifth birthday to your blog! Here’s to more years of blogging fun.

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  13. Lynndee says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Happy 5th Blogiversary! I’ve been blogging since 2007 and still enjoying it. Cheers to more years of blogging!

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  14. Melissa says

    November 12, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Happy 5 years and congratualtions! 5 Years and still going strong, that is something to be proud of, go you!

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  15. Lisa Rios says

    November 13, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Congratulations & Happy 5th Bloggiverary to you. I think that is a wonderful milestone to achieve & it is so amazing that you have been quoted in Times Magazine as well. Good luck for more success.

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  16. Bonnie @wemake7 says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    Happy Bloggiversary to you, (if that’s what its called), Sounds like you hit some really great milestones a long the way. Congrats!

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  17. HilLesha says

    November 13, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Happy Blog Anniversary! I always enjoy reading about how other bloggers fist started. It almost seems like it was yesterday when I started blogging. I started my first blog in 2004. How time flies!

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  18. Krystal says

    November 13, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    I’ve certainly read you for several years! GLad to see your journey and that you’re still blogging!

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  19. Claudia Krusch says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Happy blogaversary! Five years is a great accomplishment! I’ve been blogging for seven years myself. Enjoy it!

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  20. Ann BAcciaglia says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    Happy Blogiversary and I am wishing you many more! Keep sharing your life with your readers.

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  21. Rosey says

    November 14, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Happy bloggiversary, happy bloggiversary. Happy bloggiversaaaaaaaaary. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaapppy bloggiversary. :)

    5 years is totally worth celebrating. :) Here’s to many more!

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  22. Erin says

    November 15, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Happy 5 years!! I’m so glad that blogging has had such a profound impact on your life!

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  23. Adriana says

    November 16, 2015 at 10:12 am

    What a milestone! Congratulations and good luck on everything continuing on!! : )
    xo Adriana -Daily Dose of Design

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  24. Clarissa says

    November 17, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Aw, congrats girl! Your blog is amazing! XOXO

    Reply

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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