Five years ago today (January 26, 2002), I wrote my very first blog post of what I thought would be a record of writing a novel from start to finish. It wasn’t long before I found I enjoyed blogging about my faith walk more than saying, “Wrote five pages yesterday.” It was clear to me that, like most jobs, much of the day to day of writing a novel is not exciting or interesting to others.
My readership really kicked up a notch when I left Diaryland and moved to Typepad in October 2004. That’s also when I began to read more blogs and gain on-line friends.
A few days ago, I read on BJ Hoff’s Grace Notes that blogging is down. Maybe so, but I’m still enjoying it. However, I’ve never felt the pressure to make this a job. It’s fun, like calling up one of my BFFs and having a chat over the phone.
That’s about as deep as this particular post is going to get. I’ve had a busy week writing, then was at the hospital with my mom again in the ER, and then caught some sort of bug. Fortunately, it doesn’t feel like it (the bug) is going to stick around. As for Mom, she’s bounced back too. We probably won’t know what caused her illness, but at least we ruled out most of the bad stuff.
And now I’m getting back to work.
-rlh-
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Happy Blog Birthday. My third one is next week. It’s odd, but I read another “Blog Birthday” post today.
Just between the two of us, I have already selected Melinda Doolittle to be one of the top three finishers in this year’s American idol. Sundance Head, too. I’m tempted to say he’ll take the whole thing, but… Put that on a sticky note somewhere and lets see how I do this year. Remember, I picked Taylor Hicks on first sight last year.
I’m gonna try ecto next week. I’m off to Atlanta for a grandkid fix.
Wow, Robin! Five years! Congratulations. Your blog is always enjoyable, one of my very favorites. By the way, I’m like you–I consider blogging fun, no trouble at all.
May you have many more years of excellent blogging!
COngratulations, Robin!! I think I started reading your blog at Diaryland in 2003 or 2004. In fact, I think I consider you my intro to blogging! I look forward to many more visits to Write Thinking.
Happy Blog Birthday, Robin! I started reading you over at Diaryland too. Wow, time goes WAY too fast! I thoroughly enjoy your blog. I know it will always be worthwhile, whether it’s a deep spiritual insight or just something fun to start or finish my day. Thank you for being a positive presence on the WWW!
With love,
Deb
Happy Blogday! I always enjoy reading it. I hope you and your mother feel better soon!!
Robin,
Congrats! Excellent milestone.
I read the other day that millions of bloggers are tossing in the towel. It’s too tough to blog consistently, I guess. So five years means a lot. I celebrated five years blogging back in September (though Cerulean Sanctum is my second blog).
Oh, Happy Day! Can’t remember now how long I’ve been reading here, but I sure do love visiting. Here’s to another five years–as long as it doesn’t feel like “work.”
I celebrated my sixth in December.