A mini-carnival of scribbles

The idea behind this blog post has absolutely nothing to do with me. I have stolen it from Susanna at A Modern Mother without even asking her permission (although I did hint in my comment on her post so I'm sure she won't mind).

So I, too, am reflecting on my blogging year (well, 10 months, 186 posts and 1653 comments to be precise) and publishing my favourite posts of 2009. So allow me to be a little self-indulgent.

Some posts were funny, some controversial, some serious and at least one was complete fantasy.

Here are a selection of my personal favourites:

1. A serious post in response to Kate Moss's controversial motto she quoted in a magazine interview: Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels... oh really, Kate?
2. The post where I argue against celebrities who rapidly diet after childbirth to regain their 'figures' and reveal why I feel so passionately about the subject: Skinny Mummies
3. The review I composed in the bath with a glass of red wine in hand: A taste of luxury from Simplehuman.
4. The post that was *slightly* controversial and certainly created debate in the blogosphere: Blogging is not a competitive sport.
5. The post where I outlined the reasons marketing and PR companies are targeting parenting blogs, in my opinion: Marketers targeting mums.
6. The fantasy post where I was wined and dined at the Millennium Mayfair Hotel before judging a male modelling competition for Marie Claire (but some readers *did* believe it!) : Not a lot happening here, honestly!
7. Another post I loved writing after deciding to revamp my look for the school run: Revamp.
8. The post in which I attempted to sell granny on ebay
9. The post I called Do not read this post, which of course everyone read which included a surprise ending!
10. And then there were the Hackers.
11. And the overheard conversation on a recent train journey!
12. My Pampers/UNICEF 'Gift of Life' post because it was incredible to be involved in such a worthwhile campaign. It is also proof that bloggers really can make a difference: Pampers and UNICEF 'Gift of Life' Campaign Launch with Natascha McElhone.
13. And I have been happy to support the Great Panto Review to help Linda Jones raise money through her donation page for the cancer charity NACCPO: Pantos with purpose.

So thanks to all of you for a great blogging year and for making the blogosphere a fun, friendly and at-times-a-little-crazy place to be!

See you back here in 2010.

Cheers!