500 Friends & Something Special for Natalie!

Good Morning Sweetest of Hearts...

Something amazing has happened to me!!!

Yesterday, I hit what was a huge milestone for me & vintagesusie & wings.

My Dearest Natalie from Tin & Treasures, signed up as my 500th friend!!!

I joined the blogging community 2 summers ago after buying my 1st issue of Artful Blogger at the Barnes & Noble in Baltimore's inner harbor. To be honest at that time, I had heard of blogging, but had absolutely no idea what it was. I could never have imagined the journey this amazing community would take me on!

The places I've been, the people I've met, the friends I've made, the inspiration I've felt, the creativity that's shared, the generosity of spirit, it all has truly just blown me away!!

But for now, back to NATALIE!

Congratulations on being my 500th FRIEND!!!

{balloons are rising, fireworks light up the sky, the sound of cheering can be heard from far & wide, a diamond tiara is placed on your lovely head, 499 heads all turn your way as we walk together to the podium & I pick up the mic}

Sweet Natalie, natalie, natali...{echo}

Thank you so much for becoming my 500TH, 500th, 500...{echo}

FRIEND!

You are the winner of an unknown giveaway that I have had in mind for along time now.

Please email me with 3 little things...your name, your mailing address & some of your favorite vintage items that you would have been looking for, if you had gone to Texas with me!

You are my milestone Friend, friend & I can't wait for you to receive your Major Award!

{all things lead back to 'Christmas Story', lol}

The crowd breaks out into a loud and roarous chant...Natalie, Natalie, Natalie,

 as she skips happily off the stage & into the throng of admiring friends!!! ;)

I adore all of you, my Sweetest of Hearts & THANKS to all of you for being a part of my amazing ride!!

XOXO

vintagesusie