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!)

14 comments ↓

#1 madame butterfly on 09.01.06 at 1:51 am

three years.. time goes so fast when you are having fun. blessings be

#2 Donald on 09.01.06 at 3:17 pm

It’s your blogaversary! Let’s see … a birthday in July and a blogaversary in September … hmmm! *LOL!*

#3 Bernie on 09.01.06 at 3:39 pm

My birthday is in January not July. But you’re certainly welcome to buy me a gift at the mid-year point.

#4 Absolutelee on 09.01.06 at 10:12 pm

Congrats 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.

#5 mama junkyard on 09.01.06 at 10:52 pm

Congratulations, I wish you many more blog birthdays.

#6 taylor Siluwé on 09.02.06 at 2:59 pm

Happy Birthday boo …

#7 Andres Duque on 09.02.06 at 9:49 pm

You paved the way, and continue to show the light. Congrats B!

#8 jstheater on 09.04.06 at 12:54 am

Hear hear to Andres’s comment that you were one of the pathblazers! Congratulations and Happy 3rd!

#9 Kevin on 09.04.06 at 12:01 pm

Happy 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”.

#10 Ms World on 09.04.06 at 1:59 pm

Congratulations Sir Bernie! Keep up the great work! Your posts are always interesting, truthful, and well written!

#11 j. brotherlove on 09.04.06 at 9:49 pm

Has it really been that long? Hehe. You’ve done a good job in your three years. Congrats!

#12 Shawn on 09.10.06 at 4:14 pm

congratulations on your blogiversary

#13 Mark Tuggle on 09.14.06 at 11:21 am

Congrats 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…

#14 James on 10.09.06 at 4:53 pm

As 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.