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steph's avatar

Happy anniversary, Jo and team! This is the best place on the internet, I love it here <3

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Deer Forest's avatar

The closest place is often the farthest away.

المكان الأقرب هو في أغلب الأحيان المكان الأبعد.

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Claire's avatar

Eek! One year! I wish I had clearer memories of when I started reading CoJ, but I know you all got me through the lonely years at the beginning of college and that was 5ish years ago now. Always one of my favorite places to be :)

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Sarah Copeland's avatar

Congrats on one year!!! What you build is always thoughtful, inclusive, joyful and just plain fun. Its a joy to dip in and watch you explode with success here, too! ❤️

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Serena's avatar

Is the live chat happening tomorrow? Hope so!

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Alisha Ramos's avatar

Happy 1 year!!!

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Mia's avatar

Yes Deadloch is a must watch.

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Laurel's avatar

Are there any more details about the live chat this Thursday? Adding it to my calendar now!

Also, congrats to Big Salad’s 1 year! 🎉💕

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Joanna Goddard's avatar

we will share soon!!

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Posie's avatar

Happy first year! And thank you, more than I could say, for the years of writing and wisdom and humor and the community you’ve built, such that I can continue to reference Cup of Jo to my friends and husband so regularly, and always with the context of “on this blog I love, cupofjo” that they are like WE KNOW WE GET IT YES 😂😂😂. Is the source of 30% of my life’s wisdom? Perhaps. ❤️❤️

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Joanna Goddard's avatar

awww that makes me so happy, Posie! thank you so much.

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Claire Marie's avatar

Can't believe it's been a year!!! Love reading BS, here's to another year :)

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Camille's avatar

lol it took me a second to realize BS stands for Big Salad

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Lolo's avatar

Jo, you are the Oprah of bloggers-to be clear this is a big compliment!!!- so I love that you're doing a fave things giveaway ✌️

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Joanna Goddard's avatar

SOBBBBBB

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Lemmonout's avatar

Will there be Big Salad merch?!!

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Joanna Goddard's avatar

yes!!

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Lauren Gallo's avatar

Deadloch was fantastic. I really hope there’s a second series.

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Reina Rodríguez Taylhardat's avatar

Happy Birthday Big Salad!!! it’s been a really amazing year full of wisdom, advice and great recommendations! ♡

I also hope the giveaway will be open to international readers like myself ◡̈

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Amy Norovich's avatar

Joanna, WHERE are you finding men to date. I live in NYC, am 38, and have been single for two and a half years - not for lack of trying - because it is a literal DESERT out there 😩😩😩

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Joanna Goddard's avatar

okay, here is my pro tip haha -- I put my settings at 100 miles. I know that sounds wild BUT I have met the nicest guys from the river towns, New Jersey, etc. I think that really helps -- like, not being restricted to just guys in the immediate vicinity.

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Kir's avatar

I have a feeling it is more than just the distance! Perhaps you have a profile as awesome as the rest of your writing and it attracts men who seem to be like the other communities you’ve created. It is a gift to exude the warmth without being misread. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.

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Bekah Hartmann's avatar

Happy 1 Year Anniversary! Cup of Jo is our living room. Big Salad is the back yard patio with twinkle lights and wine!

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Joanna Goddard's avatar

OMG bekah!!!!!

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