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  1. Manisha Reddy says

    Hi Shelly I hope you will become more stronger in 2022 in every way. Coming to blog you are doing really great. I really love reading your blog posts and I love your sense of humor especially on my blog posts where you comment. This year was good to me and blogging too was fine. I want to be more consistent in writing blog posts.I wish for physical and mental well being for all. I am having quite good plans about blogging.
    Keep blogging Shelly. You will always have my support and don’t forget about your YouTube channel. Love to see more from you.

  2. Miss B Blogz Thingz Over.. says

    Awesome post shelly! I loved to whole post!

    I will loved to meet new bloggers! I will check out there blog. Maybe we can do a collab one day! Have a awesome new year! 2022! May all your goals come true!

    Hugz and Kisses,

    Miss B.

  3. Heidy Reynoso says

    This is a good review. I like that you focused on the positive instead of only the negatives of the year. I pray that 2022 is much better for you!! ❤

  4. beth says

    even with all of the challenges and hardships of the year, you have managed to state the positives and that is a wonderful way to approach life. thank you for the shoutout, and the reason I keep reading and responding is that I find you very honest and open and am happy to have found you.

  5. Happy Panda says

    Aaah so many great achievements in 2021! It’s so amazing how much you’ve achieved. I think blogging stats took a hit once life went back to normal across the globe. But I’m sure 2022 will be an even better year for both of us.
    Thank you so much for guiding me through my blogging journey. Means so much. ❤️

    • Shelly DS says

      Thanks Moksha! Lol it isn’t that much when compared to the list of things I wanted to do, but you are right about the stats dropping when life went back to normal. Hopefully it doesn’t continue on a downward trend! Either way, we’ll make it together 🙂

  6. Rochelle | Adventuresfromelle says

    So sorry for your loss in 2021. I also had a loss this year too in April (my brother) and the year has just been crazy– my new job in July ended up being 1,000x more toxic than expected which made me neglect my blog for a bit too, but now I’ve started to daydream about finally monetizing my blog enough to quit my hospital job in 2022. We’ll see. Anyway, I wish you a happier 2022 and look forward to seeing more of you!

    I also need to make time to support you & all my other favourite blogs again. I seldom click into the Reader these days.

    • Shelly DS says

      Roch that’s terrible 🙁 I really hope you are able to find peace and move on. Life is very short, so if you think quitting your job is a good move, then do it. Ten years ago it would be crazy, but nowadays it is very possible to make a decent living out of the things you love.

  7. Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader) says

    Hi Shelly, I think most of us are glad to see the back of 2021 for a variety of reasons. I missed you during your little hiatus but I’m glad you’re back and look forward to reading more of your work in 2022. It was nice to see my name—along with some of my favourite blogging buddies—on your list of commenters. We have such an awesome blogging community!

    I’d love to do another collaboration with you in 2022! Maybe we can do a guest post swap again. And, if you have a clutter tale to tell, I plan to continue the series in 2022.

  8. Anonymous says

    The whole year was having lots of turns and twists. But the good thing is that we learn a lot from our mistakes and hope you have great success in the upcoming year.
    Thank you for your insightful post. Lots of love from the aspiring blog.❤

  9. petespringerauthor says

    I come at blogging from a different perspective. For me it is simply the opportunity to converse with people globally about interesting topics. Content is king, and if I don’t find someone/something stimulating, I’m not wasting my time there. Being retired has a lot of perks—the main one being that I can spend my time doing the things that give me pleasure. Much luck to you and your family in 2022!

    • Shelly DS says

      Thanks Pete! I like your approach, and I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that you’re retired and your aim is authoring books. I unfortunately don’t quite know what I want to do when I grow up, and am super scared that I won’t get the chance to do what I want if I don’t save up now 😅

      • petespringerauthor says

        You’ve got a good head on your shoulders. Keep on planning. I think one needs to find a balance between enjoying life and saving. Being financially responsible has allowed us to retire at a relatively young age. At the same time, life is meant to be lived. People shouldn’t become slaves to working and never spending.

  10. Mind Beauty Simplicity says

    2021 was quite the year – I can relate as you know. It’s so amazing Olivia did that while oh were away. She is truly a gem in some many ways! Looking forward to reading your content in 2022. Sending you hugs and love your way

  11. Cindy Georgakas says

    I’m so sorry about your loss Shelly and that takes precedence over everything so I’d say you did a fantastic job. Growth is growth and it’s messy and shows up in different ways and you honored your relationship new financial obligations which is huge! Congrats on a great year Dear! 💖💖💖

  12. Anonymous says

    hi Shelly, even I am glad to see the back of 2021! It looks like you have done a fantastic job and have learnt valuable blogging lessons which will only stand you in good stead for 2022. I have had an interesting year for blogging, I have found it quite difficult to find the time to commit to blogging and rn am unsure on how I will balance it with other commitments going forward

  13. Niraj Shah says

    Shelly, even I am glad to see the back of 2021! It looks like you have done a fantastic job and have learnt valuable blogging lessons which will only stand you in good stead for 2022. I have had an interesting year for blogging, I have found it quite difficult to find the time to commit to blogging and rn am unsure on how I will balance it with other commitments going forward

  14. bosssybabe says

    Hey!! Thanks so much for the shout-out! I admire your genuine voice and enjoy your blog! I can tell you work hard on your craft (of course, barriers come into play here and there- I know you’ve had a tough year) so I appreciate your honesty and approach! Keep doing you!

    You’ve always been a supportive blogging friend to me- whenever I have any questions I know I can email you and know that you’d be happy to assist if you can! That’s invaluable! H

    appy new year Shelly! 🙂

  15. Josephine Nerissa Leão Panzo says

    Kudos to you for being able to maintain a positive outlook on things with all that you’ve been through and for sharing! You’re forever in my prayers <3 I hope that 2022 brings you more happiness and success.
    I am so glad to hear about all of the help that you got, especially from Olivia! In a world full of competition and individualism, it is so nice to hear about this strong sense of sorority.

    • Shelly DS says

      Thanks, Josephine. I really hope you have a good year too. And when things get tough, just remember that diamonds are made only after being put under pressure! 😉

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