It was about this time on this date last year that I, the Ultimate Tim Stalker, followed him over to Live Journal and began my own LJ. My first posts were mostly lackluster. I never had a theme for my LJ, like the more political, literary, or humor blogs that I so love to read. It started randomly, and it’s stayed pretty random for the past year. Sometimes I rant about politics; most times, it’s about the dogs.
I worried that people I know might read it, so I’ve pretty much kept my private life (and theirs) out of it. What I didn’t expect was that I’d interact with so many amazing strangers because of it and that they’d stop being strangers (although never stop being strange, because strange is good), or that it would connect me to other writers the way that it has. I love all that.
Thank all of you who have read, commented, e-mailed, and shared yourselves with me on this forum. Even on days that I don’t post, I read and enjoy all of your posts and pictures. You’ve truly made my days better by making me laugh, think, and see into your worlds.
Happy Blog Birthday!
Yes, it’s a strange new world…and I love it! 😉 Happy blog birthday – and I’m glad we found each other online.
Shawn Lea
http://everythingandnothing.typepad.com
Re: Happy Blog Birthday!
Thank you, me, too!
you are one of the reasons i check this site as much as i do.
i am definitely happy that you’re here.
And yours was one of the first LJs I read (courtesy of Tim) and laughed over. I’m happy you’re here, too. =)
i prefer non-themed blogs myself–although I guess mine can be called ‘rants from the psycho ward.’
Personally, am glad you stalked Tim over because this is how we met!
I’m glad, too, because I like your psycho-ness. You’re my kind of crazy. Not to mention–you are the Giver of Bar-B-Q Fritos.
It has been my pleasure making your acquantance this past year…even if I have failed to hunt down any Bar-B-Que Fritos yet…sigh….;)
Here is to many more years! smiles!
Thanks; the feeling is mutual. I’m happy that even if the rest of us can’t find Bar-B-Q Fritos in our stores, this is one way the MS and LA coasts haven’t been deprived.
…and we love YOU! I too am greatful for LJ (and Rhonda) bringing us together.
Me, too! You can kick my butt at Survivor Fantasy any time.
I’ve certainly enjoyed reading your posts, whatever they may be about that day. It has definitely been to my benefit to have found your books/sites/LJ’s. Happy Anniversary!
Thank you for your posts and comments and for always being so good to Tim and me. And thank your dogs, too, for being the best sports ever.
“the Ultimate Tim Stalker,”
How hillarious! I once wrote a spoof on blog stalkers, then I got one … but, I’ve never read a self proclaimed ‘ultimate’ 🙂
Your posts are often funny, insightful, and always supportive of the gay community. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts from the compound … and I hope you continue! 🙂
Thanks so much. I’m not likely to shut up any time soon. =)
:: smile :: I know what you mean. I love the randomness of meeting people here and will continue to enjoy that. May there be many more years “together” on LJ 🙂
I’ll drink to that! Or at least I would if I were Famous Author Rob Byrnes.