Friday, January 1, 2010

Over Cocktails Survives 2009


I'm proud of myself for keeping Over Cocktails alive and strong in 2009. If you only knew how many times I was going to retire the blog, give up, kick it to the curb, throw in the towel, sign off, shut down. But just then, I'd think of something I wanted to share or I'd discover some great new product or recipe. Sure enough I'd sit my ass back down at the computer and start typing.

And here I am, starting the new year right back at it!

Will I make it to 2011 I wonder????

11 comments:

Ashley said...

Keep it up! I love your blog! It's thoughtful, charming, and resourceful. Thanks for all your posts.

Erika said...

Keep it going!! Yay for you!

Anonymous said...

I check the blog each day - love it.

Christi Bennett @ pisforparty said...

Hi there! I am not sure how I stumbled across your blog, but I have really enjoyed keeping up with your posts. I tend to read party planning and wedding blogs, so your blog is a nice alternative to that. Your menus are great...although I am too lazy to try many of the dishes. =)

~ Christi
http://pisforparty.blogspot.com

Dawn said...

Your friend, Beth, told me about your blog and I've been reading it faithfully for more than a year. I love your writing about food, recipes, etc. I'm so impressed at how frequently you've been able to post this year with a toddler and newborn! Thanks for all the inspiration you've given me to get up and cook something fresh.

Anonymous said...

I was hooked up to your blog by a friend of a friend of a friend (I think!) and have loved it. While on maternity leave this spring and summer, you really inspired me to get my groove on for cooking and I've embraced and enjoyed it ever since. Keep up your great work - I love all aspects of your blog and have forwarded it to so many people looking for a great "lifestyle" read. Thanks for all of your effort working on this. The rest of us are reaping its benefits (and you are making many of us better cooks and sustainable food consumers).

Anonymous said...

I check two blogs faithfully everyday! Smitten Kitchen and yours! I love your style and recipes. I also just enjoy your wide variety of fabulous tips, tricks, new product info, great places to go, etc. I hope you continue your blog! Cheers to you Colleen! Happy New Year! ...and by the way, your meal plans are NEVER boring! ;)

Marly Eiford said...

And I am so glad you kept it alive! I am proud of you. It is an incredible blog and I love hearing what you are up to. I always go to this for recipe and gift ideas! In fact, you were the inspiration behind the le creuset gift I got my dad for christmas! Thanks for a wonderfully thoughtful and informative blog. I love ya!

Marly

Jen said...

Colleen - I love your blog! So many of your recipes have become favorites in my own kitchen and I love your recommendations and musings. I check your blog every day - it's a welcome respite during my work day! Congratulations on another fantastic year!
~Jen

Nancy B. said...

Cece - I too read the blog every day, and love it. Thank you! Xo!

Ann Haggart said...

Keep it up, if it weren't for you I would order take out every night for the family!