It appears I’ve neglected to acknowledge something here.
I have passed the halfway point, folks. I’m over the edge. I’m over 50% finished with the postaday2011 challenge.
Apparently, I'm likening this man running a marathon to me writing my blog. I am the man - lonely, tired, and pressing toward the finish. And apparently with only a few scattered, somewhat-paying-attention attendees. Photo by "Eneko Astigarraga". Click to check out his Flickr Photostream.
Typically, I’d celebrate such an occasion by looking back over the last 180-something posts and picking out my favorite ones. But unfortunately, I flipped through my 2nd quarter accomplishments only to find that I have written nothing I can be more excited about than the favorite posts I already acknowledge in my one-third celebration.
Personally, that realization saddens me. What if my best posts were written back in the day when I had seven subscribers?
Yes, I used to only have seven subscribers. You know who you are.
I could reflect on things I’ve improved on in all this time that I’ve made sweet, sweet love to my blog, but that’s pretty boring for you. Who really cares if I schedule out my Lollipop Tuesdays beforehand now or if I feel a lot more comfortable detaching myself from my writing journal and just posting whatever is on my mind? Who really wants to know if I have a graphic artist working on a super awesome header image for me or if I’m going to cover a Lollipop Tuesday event this month that involves a media pass and crossing several state borders?
No one, that’s who.
So instead of rolling out a big celebratory post where I chronicle my achievements, set out my future plans, and thank everyone for their part in this monstrosity, I suppose I’ll simply acknowledge the passing of the first half and march onward toward the next.
After all – I’m 180-something posts in and I still can’t manage to consistently post before 12:00pm on Saturdays.
Maybe I’ll manage that by the 3/4 celebration. ♣
Today’s RAK: A little research for a stressed friend.
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congratulations! seriously… not an easy milestone to achieve. you SHOULD buy yourself a cake, and eat it during your next posting session. since it’s hot out, perhaps an “ice cream cake”. Yum!
Best,
athensboy
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Thanks, Athens 🙂 I shall certainly celebrate at the end of the year – perhaps a classy new year’s party is in order and I can put together a coffee table book of all my ramblings. I’m so scared to celebrate anything before that for fear I miss one of these days in the second half. Heaven forbid! 🙂
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Happy Anniversary… I still only have 7 subscribers!
If you think that your earlier posts are still relevant just change the publish date and then it will get published again ( I think) I have done that for one on July 12, so I will let you know if it works
You’re doing well gal..keep at it!
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Thanks P :D!!
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Congrats on your 180th day anniversary! I don’t think I even have seven subscribers AND you should recognize being featured on Freshly Pressed! You Should get a cake and get those candies to put on them and spell out your anniversary. You might need two packages to write Happy 180th day postaday anniversary!
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lol thanks Sawyer 🙂
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congratulations! that is quite a feat. you SHOULD buy yourself a cake… and eat it slowly, maybe sharing with Dave. since it’s hot out–maybe an ice cream cake! I look forward to the next half-year.
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Mmmm ice cream cake. Singlehandedly responsible for at least 5 pure fat pounds on my body.
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Actually, you already did win! Congratulations on the WordPress showcase of 10 prolific participants. Fun to meet you.
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/showcase-10-prolific-post-a-dayweek-participants/
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Thanks so much, Writers 🙂
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