1. Five years ago today I published my first list to goodlistdaily. (I later added some earlier lists, but Jan 3 was the start.)
2. Mark and I were newly married, I didn’t yet have children, and I was moved to put my lists up- compelled beyond reason.
3. I remember knowing I was starting something that seemed bigger than me, and I wanted to give it my all.
4. I loved it with my whole heart. I wanted to make it the best thing it could be, so I went searching for something that would let members sign up without my involvement (software)
5. I ended up finding DAP, and in the process learned I should be doing things like “monetizing” and selling ads. I’m nothing if not someone who’ll try everything, so I said ok!
6. And quickly lost the faith and trust and beautiful relationships with my readers and posters. A more perfect and poignant lesson I couldn’t have asked for
7. So I backed off, but the “damage” was done- and only a few faithful souls remained. (Especially after my side trips onto GLD Magazine, merch, etc) And how incredibly grateful I am that you still believed in me!
8. And a few more grateful souls popped in, and my favorite lists roll across my screen many days- Jean, Garrett, Helen, Carol, Rose, and other here&there list-ers…
9. And we have, cumulatively, THOUSANDS of lists to read & reminisce through, to mark te passage of time in our hearts of gratitude
10. And share and love with each other, the community I could never have predicted or dreamed loftily enough to ask for. Thank you, amazing, wonderful, grateful souls! It’s been quite a ride!
Happy Anniversary, dear Crystal! I wasn’t here in the beginning, but I’m so grateful to be here now. Thank you for all that you give to the world. I am so very grateful for YOU!
Thank you my precious Crystal Belle! This has been a loving, grounding, and calming place for me. I am so glad you followed your heart, which you seem to do in all aspects of your life!
Congratulations, Crystal! Thank you for making it possible for us to express and share our gratitude and receive the thoughts of thankfulness with very special people. Each day I’ve learned so much from you and these friends. Their expressions bring me a warm heart, smiles, an ohIdidn’tknowthat … I’llgoogleit, a howwonderfulforthem!, a laughing out loud…and peace. Love and abundant blessings!
A HUGE thank you for making this place of gratitude possible. With the wise and wonderful words of others, we are able to transform our minds, being open to new and renewed ideas. I am to thankful that you are in my life, now with two beautiful girls and a loving husband. Life is GOOD.
Thank you and Congratulations, Crystal! I am very, very grateful for your vision and your willingness to act on your vision!
Much gratitude to you for getting this all started! It’s a wonderful thing that you started and it’s been such a blessing! xoxo