We’re Three!
We’re now past the terrible two’s, walking around upright, forming full sentences and defining our personality.
Three years ago today, Bejata.com was born, or launched, or hatched, or open for business, or whatever it is that blogs do when they first start. The initial posting was a bit cryptic, more of a tease campaign than a real message. I was trying to meet a self-imposed deadline so I’d have an easy-to-remember anniversary date. I made it.
For some reason it seems much longer than three years. But then it’s also all a blur at this point. I have no idea how many actual articles I’ve written or how many people have stopped by. The tracker down there in the lower right corner is not the original one. We lost that, and all the initial data, during a re-design, so the stats listed are everything since. I don’t know that I actually care about such minutiae anyway.
I claim to write this blog for myself, using it as a brain dump for my thoughts. But I will admit to a certain pleasure when I know people have actually read it and perhaps found a point of connection. I suppose after three years this has now become too much a part of my life to ever abandon completely, although I go in and out of bouts of indifference and enthusiasm. In any event, thanks to everyone who has ever stopped by. I hope you’ll come again.
Now, if you’d care to show your gratitude, you can always stop by my wishlist. (C’mon, I had to take a shot, it’s my anniversary!)
Posted by bernie at September 1, 2006 12:03 AMthree years.. time goes so fast when you are having fun. blessings be
Posted by: madame butterfly at September 1, 2006 1:51 AMIt's your blogaversary! Let's see ... a birthday in July and a blogaversary in September ... hmmm! *LOL!*
Posted by: Donald at September 1, 2006 3:17 PMMy birthday is in January not July. But you're certainly welcome to buy me a gift at the mid-year point.
Posted by: Bernie at September 1, 2006 3:39 PMCongrats Bernie on your Blogaversary (I like that term) and many more! Thanks for being a constant presence on the Black gay blogosphere. I look forward to seeing what the future brings as your blog ages.....maybe some podcasts perhaps? Who knows.......but I'll stay tuned to see.
Posted by: Absolutelee at September 1, 2006 10:12 PMCongratulations, I wish you many more blog birthdays.
Posted by: mama junkyard at September 1, 2006 10:52 PMHappy Birthday boo ...
Posted by: taylor Siluwé at September 2, 2006 2:59 PMYou paved the way, and continue to show the light. Congrats B!
Posted by: Andres Duque at September 2, 2006 9:49 PMHear hear to Andres's comment that you were one of the pathblazers! Congratulations and Happy 3rd!
Posted by: jstheater at September 4, 2006 12:54 AMHappy Anniversary my friend! Happy Anniversary!
Thank you for your blog, which continues to help keep you and your thoughts close to heart. It's been my pleasure to share in your daily pursuits, thoughts, and experiences.
I look forward to the continued "e-experience".
Posted by: Kevin at September 4, 2006 12:01 PMCongratulations Sir Bernie! Keep up the great work! Your posts are always interesting, truthful, and well written!
Posted by: Ms World at September 4, 2006 1:59 PMHas it really been that long? Hehe. You've done a good job in your three years. Congrats!
Posted by: j. brotherlove at September 4, 2006 9:49 PMcongratulations on your blogiversary
Posted by: Shawn at September 10, 2006 4:14 PMCongrats on your third year anniversary, Bernie! your work here is exemplary. thanks for inspiring me to become a better hue-man being. when I get older, I want to be just like...
Posted by: Mark Tuggle at September 14, 2006 11:21 AMAs usual, I am late to the party again! Congratulations on your 3rd year blogaversary. Thank you for all the wonderful information you provide to the blogosphere and I personally thank for how you have kept me musically informed all these years. All the best to you.
Posted by: James at October 9, 2006 4:53 PM