Thank you T! I didn't realize how much I would like blogging. I also didn't realize how addictive it would become, and how much work it can be!
A year ago today I became a blogger. As I started, I hoped that I would have something to say each day, but I rapidly discovered that my style is to store up ideas for a few days and then type like crazy!
There was a news story at the time that made me decide to blog. A young woman, Andrea Prosse, who was an Air Force cadet was sanctioned (unfairly, it seems) by her peers, eight days prior to graduation. She was ejected from the Academy with no degree to show for four years of work, all on the say-so of a fellow student who wanted to get even, when she rejected his advances. The Chicago Tribune carried the story, and I was incensed about the lack of ethics within our military academies. I still am. I believe that if you wish to be an officer, you need to be firmly grounded in ethical behavior, or you can't ask men to follow your lead.
I browsed today, to see what, if anything, might have been reported on this story, and I'm disappointed to tell you that the only site I found mentioning her by name was my own blog entry (Air Force Woes, May, 2004.) It seems the entire affair was swept under the rug. I suspect the men who were allowed to graduate after having run this female cadet off, are congratulating themselves on a job well done.
This was one of the more serious subjects I addressed this year. Generally, I'm likely to comment on my life, gardening, quilting, recipes, books or quirky things that catch my ear or eye. Moveable Type tells me that I have 466 pages of entries and 1844 comments. My thanks go out to the school kids who were sitting in the LRC rather than disecting worms, who visited the entry called Ewwwwwww....WORMS! for raising my comment stats. Site meter has been tracking my visitors since mid July, 2003, but since at least a quarter of those visits have to be mine, I won't share that number.
There's been an interesting benefit to blogging. It seems that it's infinitely cheaper than visiting a shrink! I can comment about my woes and rid myself of them in the writing, or I can read the blogs of others and see that I'm not so darned crazy after all!
The best thing about blogging, though, has been all the people I've met through the blogs, and the friends I've made. I'm delighted that I can read blogs from the entire English speaking world, and I frequently share them with my family. It's become an addiction; one that I hope lasts for years.
Thanks for sharing this year with me!
Comments (11)
Wow! I hope you did something nice to celebrate (and it sounds like you have much to celebrate.) You have shared much about yourself with those of us who are your devoted readers. For this I thank you--again and again.
Posted by Cop Car | April 23, 2004 6:48 PM
Posted on April 23, 2004 18:48
congrats on the bday or is it an anniversery.. Well whatever it is... CONGRATS
Posted by LoisLane | April 24, 2004 1:38 AM
Posted on April 24, 2004 01:38
awww Happy Birthday, Buffy-Blog!!!!
I know what you mean about it being addictive. I hate when I can't get here to type what I want
Posted by Kristi | April 24, 2004 1:43 AM
Posted on April 24, 2004 01:43
Congrats on your first year Buffy! The addiction is still going on for me, I'm in my 3rd year - but I do take breaks now that I didn't early on. Time too has increased the number of blogs in which my interest lies, so I do need to spread myself thinner when on a reading binge - hope you keep enjoying it and do it to suit your wants always --- never feel an obligation to post nor an obligation to go reading.
It's been great so far being exposed to some of your thoughts and your life.
Posted by Desiree | April 24, 2004 2:22 AM
Posted on April 24, 2004 02:22
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by bogie | April 24, 2004 6:39 AM
Posted on April 24, 2004 06:39
It has been a pleasure Buffy. Hope you had a good 1st Blogiversary. I didn't realize that you and billy were so close in age! ;-))
Posted by Dr. D. | April 24, 2004 8:51 AM
Posted on April 24, 2004 08:51
CopCar, we went out to dinner. Any night I don't have to clean up after cooking is a night to celebrate, whether it's my blog anniversary or not! lol
Lois, I'm confused on that issue too. I suppose you get to call it what you want, since we all seem to understand that it means a year of communication. Thanks for visiting. I'm eager to get back to your blog to finish the post on antiques!
Kristi, it's not only addictive, it's theraputic! Thanks for stopping by.
Desiree, I'm fascinated by what you can do with a digital camera for your blog. I have a lot to learn. Thanks for being a part of my first year.
Thanks for stopping by, Bogie. Shall I nag CopCar some more to get started blogging?? *G*
Doc....yer wicked! Billy just had heart failure reading that he's my age! LOL Thanks for visiting!
Posted by Buffy | April 24, 2004 12:09 PM
Posted on April 24, 2004 12:09
Hey, there you go! Well I had several for you on the Friday anyway ;-)
Cheers luv' as they say around here and here's to a few more...
Posted by Legomen | April 24, 2004 6:55 PM
Posted on April 24, 2004 18:55
...happy b'day buffy...sorry I'm late, I have been away from the computer...
...and, dr.d, you will notice that I am *far* older than buffy (but not wiser)...
Posted by billy | April 25, 2004 1:35 PM
Posted on April 25, 2004 13:35
Bless you, Leg, for hoisting a few in my honor on Friday, during your pub crawl. I hope the operative word "crawl" was figurative! *G*
Billy, by my count you are all of five days older than I am (blogging-wise). And speaking of "wise" you were VERY wise to spend the weekend with your kids and the incredible Cal. I hope you had a great time! Thanks for the birthday wishes. *S*
Posted by Buffy | April 25, 2004 7:19 PM
Posted on April 25, 2004 19:19
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and mega congrats on your one year anniversary! May you have many many more....
Posted by Ursula | April 26, 2004 4:42 PM
Posted on April 26, 2004 16:42