Wearing Lafayette148NY jacket with matching dress, Forever 21 knit scarf, Target tights and Kate Spade New York suede "Licorice" pump,
Celebrating One Year Blogaversary!!  Wearing Lafayette148NY jacket with  Lafayette 148NY  Indochina Jacquard dress, Forever 21 knit scarf, Talbot’s elbow length gloves,Target tights and Kate Spade New York suede “Licorice” pumps.

I think that my first year as a blogger reminds me of the game, Beat the Clock.
As the name implies, you are always trying the beat time. Which isn’t a bad thing, necessarily, because it forces you to utilize your time well, be organized and be consistent with self-appointed weekly deadlines.

anyone remember the game show, Beat the Clock?
Anyone remember the game show, Beat the Clock?

When I embarked on this new journey one year ago, I boldly stepped into the rapid changing world of social media largely monopolized by millennials like my daughter, Channing.  I launched Age of Grace with the hopes of reaching women of a certain age, the many baby boomers such as myself looking to age gracefully.  I think it’s worth taking a step back to see what was accomplished in this first year.

What I learned:
1.  The best photos are taken one hour before sunset and on overcast days when you don’t have to complete with shadows of the sun.
2.  Owning a tripod is wonderful  investment especially when my husband is not available to take my photos.
3. To use self-timer on my investment Canon Rebel camera, now to master using the video feature instead of relying on my smart phone or iPad.

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My goal was to have this blog up and running by the end of January 2013.  I shared with you my 2012 vision board on “Don’t Drop the Ball”.  It’s part of the normal process to closely examine what’s working, so let’s take a look. It’s very encouraging to see my generation finding their voices through various blogs that reflect their passions.

  1. Fifty-three posts (consistent with my goal to publish one per week)
  2. Highlighted Health Alerts (Heart, Diabetes, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer to name just a few)
  3. Healthy Eating:  Kale and Water
  4. Exercise:  My half-marathon and Walking
  5. Featured Fashion/Style with:  Hats, Scarves, PeplumsCapes, Tips from my daughter.
  6. Travel:  Paris and New York City
  7. Just in time for the holidays, I featured my first DIYs:  Christmas Ornament Topiary and Colonial Williamsburg Swag
  8. I was able to connect with fellow 50+ blogger Jeannie of  Jeannie of Gracefully50  and feature friend, Lady Liz in my new series “Women of Grace” or as I fondly refer to as “Gracie Women”
  9. I managed to understand and utilize most other social networks such as Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Polyvore.
  10.  Lucky Magazine badge for 100 votes

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I extend my sincerest thank you for staying with me on this journey as I continue to Beat the Clock in 2014.  This year I hope to hear from you, with ideas, suggestions and I am looking to feature more “Women of Grace”  whom are spiritually mature, physically fit and willing to share their story about how maintaining healthy lifestyle.  In addition, I am looking to team up with sponsors to offer periodic give-aways.