On Thursday 28 May 2009, I clicked Publish Post for the first time, and started a chain of events that have led me here. Starting from a basic desire to preserve my Twitter timeline, I've ended up spending a year blogging about all sorts of stuff.
A whole year of blogging! Happy anniversary to me!
That's 162 posts. 150,000 words*. 82 original pictures**. Thirteen masthead images. And one video. Which, while understandably lonely, wasn't at all bad. Perhaps it'll get together with The Tarot Card and bear spooky fruit.
[*/** Which explains where all my free time went.]
Anyway, that's just my end of it. People have actually read IndigoWrath, as written by Indigo Roth. There's been 1215 comments and thirteen awards. Not to mention many new friendships, emails, video chats, and direct messages on Twitter. My favourite statistic is that, of the modest 7250-odd "unique visits" to the blog, 2,500 were returning visitors.
That just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
And I'm delighted to tell you that it's all your fault.
You keep coming back.
You've read about lions and badgers and bears; my best friend, the part-time evil genius; black eyes in police mugshots; my dubious family history; the carnage of unblocking a sink; daftness in the desert; Olympic heroics; time travel; Shakespearean antics; hectoring from a talking spine; my varsity athleticism; travel to exotic locations; a timeless joy of snow; penguins running amok in my Twitter archive; outrageous-but-true spy antics; and the fear that gnaws at my soul.
Oh, and the New Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse.
Not to mention that damned squiddrel.
You've read it all and keep visiting my unpredictable, eclectic, brainfarting, surrealist, occasionally-thoughtful, genre-busting, badger-bun-fight of a blog.
Bless you.
I write it for me, let's make no bones about it.
I write so I can try and scratch this relentless creative itch.
But you make it so much more.
So, from the bottom of my pizza fund, thank you.
I'd write more, but I deserve an evening off occasionally, and to be honest I've noticed some restless folks in the back row. The ones who thought there would be cake.
Move along home folks, nothing to see here today.
But next time? Well, who knows?
Year Two looms large.
In fact, it's going to be huge.
Indigo
Dedicated to Matthew, who says I should link more
This blog entry is protected by copyright © Indigo Roth, 2010
Congratulations to both Roth and Wrath. All those stats--kind of a guy thing, I believe.
ReplyDeleteHey Nancy, point taken. I've been back and shaved them back somewhat. But hey, some are needed for reflective purposes. For the record, I was aiming for "proud and surprised", not "boastful and smug". Honest. Indigo
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary, my dear fellow! May year two be as illuminating for us as the first. I'd send you a pizza, but for some reason I'm having trouble uploading it onto the comments section here. Oh, well...
ReplyDeleteOnward, Squiddrels!
Congrats!! I've enjoyed you posts immensely! ( I think I spelled correctly. . )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's quite an achievement.
ReplyDeletei thought there was supposed to be cake with sparklers and confetti and . . .
ReplyDeletewait. was i supposed to bring the cake?
*checks list*
DAMN!
Well Done Sir. x
Hey CatLady! Oh please, try harder with the pizza. One more time *Bambi eyes* FOR ME?! Grrr, bloody technology...
ReplyDeleteHey KaLynn! Thanks for being along for the ride! You've been here since very early days, and don't think for one moment I haven't noticed.
Hey Jayne! Welcome to the blog! And thank you.
Hey Eolist! Well, according to the agenda here, I was supposed to "jump out of a cake naked"? Wow. Who wrote this? *checks the name* Ah yes. Well done. You almost had me. Put the camera away and I'll do it.
Thanks one and all!
Happy Blogversary - 150,000 words? That's two whole books you've written my friend!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a year already!?
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the smiles and being an inspiration to get me writing a little too :)
Bon Anniversary! A whole year, now that's impressive! It sure doesn't take too long to fly by does it?
ReplyDeleteI love reading your stuff and I hope there are many more years of material in you to share with all of us!
Hey Kitty! Good grief, that can't be correct, can it? My wordcount, I mean. It was an educated estimate, but I've no idea how well educated. It may need to attend summer school. Still, even if it's double (and between you and me I think it's about right), I still wrote a book this year. Wow. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHey Robbie! Indeed it is, old boy; it fair rattles by when one's in such fine company. *salutes* As for being inspirational? Well, I'll accept that as a huge compliment. Need any help with your next t-shirt project? I got chops!
Hey Ms. Naked! Thanks Trish, having folks join me for the ride makes a huge difference. Though there's not many other fans in your vicinity; you're probably the only one in a million square miles of Southeast Asia. Enjoy the solitude.
Thanks one and all! Indigo
Happy Blogoversary, Indigo! Gosh, I need to remember to tally up all my stats as well when I reach my next. That was quite a good idea. It shows how much thought you put into this blog.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope more vlogs come soon!
And now I, too, feel all warm and tingly.
ReplyDeleteYear Two! Cheers!!
Pearl
Warm and fuzzy and LOVED! You deserve a new award for this milestone-- a year of original work resulting in entertainment for all of us, your loyal readers.
ReplyDeleteWhat? There's no cake??? What the heck kind of party is this?????? I'm almost outraged...
Congrats, man! Mwah!
L.
Hey Scott! Cheers matey, and there's good news; I just bought video editing software, so you may get your wish.
ReplyDeleteHey Pearl! Thank you, but are you sure it's not pins and needles? Strange fact - there's a woman works at my local Starbucks who looks just like you. Do you have an evil twin? Well, a sane one, anyway? And yes, ONWARDS!
Hey Leah! Smooches? For me? Thank you! And I'm a sucker for awards, so feel free to make one up. I'll act all surprised, but will have a speech ready - *ahem* I'd like to thank my Momma and Elvis. *applause* As for cake, well, I'm not sure who started the rumour, but I'll go get one. Vanilla sponge with buttercream, raspberry jam, and a light dusting of icing sugar. Mmmmm.
Thanks one and all! Indigo
Congrats Indigo! I will certainly keep coming back ;-)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Well Indigo, Matthew IS a smart man and usually knows what he's talking about.
ReplyDeleteAnd? congratulations on your anniversary!! (mine was the 10th)
Congrats on the anniversary. Long may it continue.
ReplyDeleteHey Ms. Fin! Good to know! In fact, I'm relying on it. Bring beer. I have really good chocolate.
ReplyDeleteHey Jen! Matthew is a wiser man than me, and no mistake. Sadly, he's not to be seen here today; we miss ya, buddy. And thank you, yours slipped past me, I'm ashamed to say. I also forgot 'Difficult's birthday; it was that kind of week. Congratulations!
Hey Madame! I suspect you're stuck with me. In lieu of a personal life, I write and draw. Mind you, with the World Cup looming, I may be distracted. By the pizza, at least.
Thanks one and all! Indigo
Happy Blogoversary! I'm still sort of new, and still finding my way around the accent and such but my what fun it is! Here is to many more years.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a wonderful milestone.
ReplyDeleteOnly next time? I want cake.
Hey Jen! Yep, I type trickily, with a strong accent, it's true. And thank you, there's years and years of nonsense ahead.
ReplyDeleteHey Ms. Panties! Thank you. But you want cake? Hey, so do I. Shall I make us some tea, m'dear?
Thanks to you both! Indigo