175 isn’t exactly a special number. The thing is I didn’t feel like waiting until the 200th to make a big deal about it. Also, my first blog post occurred almost two years ago on March 25, 2010. And if anyone’s keeping track, I reached the 100th post on November 29, 2010. I’ve got some catching up to do.
Part of the reason I’m thinking about this blog now is that I recently came across an older version. This older version was from Livejournal.com and I called it “A Country Bear Jamberoo.” Truthfully, I haven’t thought of it in ages. Only after a recent moment of nostalgia did I search online for the ancient text. It’s strange to look back at what I wrote when I was 17, in the year 2004. Back then I was a Junior in high school and filled with angst. The 141 entries span from 2004 to 2008, but the vast majority are from the first two years. I am surprised to see how differently I wrote and thought as a teenager. If you feel like taking a look just click here. 175 + 141= 316 I guess I’m out there for the world to examine.
Some interesting facts about my blog that I want to share with you are:
About 50 people are directed to my blog every day because of google images that I have posted. The majority of those are from my post on Pokemon from about a year ago. Maybe I should post some Twilight and Justin Bieber pictures if I want more traffic.
The impetus for my first blog post was a desire to say more than was allowed in a Facebook status update.
I started on Blogspot and then switched to WordPress after Tim Teal suggested that WordPress had more features. I am much more pleased with WordPress.
There have been about 40 “almost posts”. I write a good chunk of something and then for any number of reasons I don’t publish. Some examples include my feelings on zero tolerance policies, the significance of the thief on the cross next to Jesus, an analysis of Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance, and a personal story about an incident in 5th grade that involved me defending the honor of my crush. Maybe someday.
By far the number one commentator for this blog is India Pearl. I thank you, India, for your longtime devotion to this blog. I really do appreciate how much you have responded. Most of the time I am looking for a response from the people who read this, and to have someone respond so regularly and thoughtfully is wonderful. Thank you again! And here is a link to her blog, Tactless Truths of My Crazy Life.
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Well, that about does it. Looking back on what I’ve written in the past, I am glad to say that most of it is still readable. Whether I’m discussing a movie, book, political issue, or Christianity, I try to make things entertaining and meaningful. If it’s worth taking the time to write, I hope it is worth taking the time to read. I hope so.
Thank you to those who read on a regular basis.
It’s my pleasure to keep on writing.