Hrrrrr...

Greetings from Planet Maggie.

It's been some time, hasn't it? My apologies, but in the past few weeks, it seems my immune system had kind of...broken. First I caught a cold, then my blood pressure dropped too low so I had these horrible headaches and dizziness, and then I caught a stomach bug. Amazingly all in a matter of two weeks. Kind of a sorry state of affairs at the Maggie HQ lately, so I kind of abandoned the blog/twitter for a little bit.

But now, I'm back! I'm feeling a lot better now and as long as another sickness doesn't throw itself at me, I'll be fine. And blogging! My giveaway ended at the height of my health issues, so I didn't get to post the winner. Anyway, I used random.org and it generated...

...15, which was Makeup Morsels! Congrats, MM! :D

So, I just wanted to check in with you guys and update my sorry blog. I'm alive!!!!! (I actually felt kind of nervous writing this post because I felt like I disappointed you all. Sorry. u___u)

Woot! One Year!

*Throws confetti into air*

So today, this blog turns one year old! Thank you so much for bearing with me and keeping up with my posts on this blog. I remember contemplating re-making a blog for a while in 2011, and I'm so glad I came back. I know I'm not the best blogger, but I hope you've enjoyed The Polka-dotted Jellyfish as much as I've enjoyed creating and writing for it.

"Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding the river." - Malagasy Proverb

In honor of my The Polka-dotted Jellyfish's first blog anniversary, here is a small giveaway to express my love for you dear readers. We've come a long way! Not anything too big or fancy, but this'll do for now with my wee budget.

A festive background for a festive occasion!

So, what might you get?

• BITE Beauty Colour Shine To Go Lip Trio (I chose the one with more wearable colors)
• Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips Big & Healthy Full-Color Lip Polish in Carmen (a gorgeous purple vamp with gold sheen!)
• Urban Decay Double-Ended 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Whiskey/Zero 
• Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in Blasted Silver
• Small Container of MAC Pigment in Cocomotion
• Three samples: Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum, Lancome Le Base Pro, Sephora Instant Radiance Foundation
• That watercolor quote card up there made by yours truly
• And probably some yummy candies/goodies...

They're all new and have never been used by the way! Some close-ups of course. :)

Such a gorgeous lip color, this picture does it no justice.

How do you enter? you may ask. Well, here I am to give you the instructions!

1. I sure hope you're a reader/follower of this blog! Click follow if you aren't already.
2. Yes, this is international!
3. Leave a comment on this post answering: 1.) How did you happen upon this lowly blog? and 2.) What would you like to see more of on The Polka-dotted Jellyfish?
4. (Additional entry) Share this giveaway post on Twitter and tag me, @maggsmakeup in your tweet.
5. (Additional entry) Share this giveaway post on your own blog and then make an additional comment back on this post with the link to your post/blog.
6. You have until February 1, 2013 11:59 P.M. EST, folks! The winner will be chosen via random.org!

Cheers to another year of blogging! I hope to make my blog bigger and better. Don't fret if you don't win this time around, be on the look out for smaller giveaways to come. Good luck! :)