Believe it or not, I have been working for ActiveRain for about a year now. Today is the day I joined ActiveRain, on June 8th was my first official day...or was it the 6th?...I don't remember.

Doesn't it feel like it's been much longer then just a year? I mean it only seems like yesterday I was harassing all of you about your Localism photos. Hahaha, those were the days, *wipes away tear*. A lot has happened in a full year. Last year I was right out of college, and had no experience in the "Real World". ActiveRain was my very first job outside of being a nanny, working as a media technician, and a videographer in college. And other odd jobs that I would rather not experience again.

So what has changed in a year? Everything. My role here on ActiveRain has changed within this past year, but I have adapted. My job still continues to change and grow. Without growth we are nothing.

What about my life outside of ActiveRain? I think all of us here at ActiveRain can say, ActiveRain is a huge part of our lives. My day/night on ActiveRain effects my mood. I smile with the community, and I cry with the community. I have made some amazing friends by working here, not only with my co-workers (past and present), but with our members.

So, here's to one year at ActiveRain, and hopefully many more. Have a piece of cake, just leave me a piece :)