Blogoversary

Has it really been three years since I decided to start a short story blog? I actually signed up with blogger in 2005, soon after I moved back to my home state of Illinois. Yet, I don't count that as my Blogoversary, since I only used this blog once to upload some pictures from Picasa to share with my out-of-state family. So, when I decided to post short stories, I didn't start a new blog, I merely made use of the one I had.

Why did I start blogging? At the time, I knew I should be writing every day. Writing is like learning a musical instrument, or another language—practice makes perfect. As an adult, I didn't have parents to make me sit down at the computer and practice my craft, so I set goals for myself.

I posted my first story on January 5, 2007. From that date forward, I posted one story every week or two, which has resulted in my writing nearly two hundred short stories. Last summer, I took a break, only posting two short stories since July 31, 2009. This year, I resolve to get back to posting a new short story every week or so.

I want to thank those who choose to stop by and read my ramblings, especially Blue who was my first and most loyal follower. Thanks!

So Cheers! Here's to a New Year and a new beginning. Happy New Year!