When I started this blog in November 2009 I wouldn’t have even been able to consider that, over three years down the line, it would still be up and running and I’d be enjoying writing for it more than I ever have done.
It was a slow process at first, more of a journal for my friends to check out once a week than anything else. I was writing on here for at least 8-9 months before I ever learnt there were similar people just like me doing the same thing, either then or a year or two later, and though during those months I enjoyed writing for writing’s sake, it’s these people, and the small collection of readers I’ve picked up since this time, that have really had a huge impact on me, my writing, and the way I live my life as a whole.
Some of these people I’ve had the privilege to meet (or meet again) over this year, and I’m looking forward to meeting many more over the coming year. Seriously, it’s going to happen whether I have to peak in through your windows or not.
Finally, we may have only recently launched, but working on my morning routine site with Michael is already proving to not only be fascinating as fuck (while making me feel guilty about my own morning routine), but also a great way to get to know people I otherwise may never have had the chance to speak with.
It’s an amazing feeling when somebody chooses to read your writing not because they already know you (even if they do enjoy it) but because they simply want to. Since conception this blog has been read in 136 different countries, which is just beyond ridiculous.
Thank you for reading over the past year, whether this has been your first year of (entirely voluntary, wink wink) service, or your third. I really does mean a lot to me, as do you all.
Now, enough of that. I’ll put the kettle on.
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Thanks for the mention. Can’t wait to meet in person soon! Happy holidays, my friend :)
The same to you! When we meet we’ll have to speak entirely in Spanish (with a hint of the Queen’s English here and there).
So good to meet you this year, I feel the same way about my blog, it took me years to realize that a. People are interested somewhat on what I had to say and b. that there were other blogs out there too! Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got to say in 2013 :)
It was a lot of fun! I think it has a lot to do with what I wrote in this post: http://benjaminspall.com/derek-sivers-thomas-edison/
What’s obvious to us (running around like hilarious, sexy idiots in Spain) is amazing, or at least noteworthy, to others. As we do more and more things and visit more and more places our ‘normal’ will expand even further, which will both be crazy-cool for us while at the same time being (hopefully) interesting for others to read about.
I’m really looking forward to living vicariously through you during your next adventure later in the year! I really am very lucky to have such interesting friends.
Keep writing! :) Here’s to a better, more prosperous and joyous 2013.
I appreciate that Abdullah, same to you!
Thank you too Ben!
And just to confirm: you are more than welcome to crash at my place in Montreal whenever you want!
I’m peaking in through your window as we speak!
It’s been a pleasure reading you! :)
Y tu María! Espero que esten teniendo un monton de diversion en el otra lado del el mundo, y espero podemos vernos cada otras otra vez el ano que viene!
Love this :) Happy New Year and Happy Morning Routine success and fun!
xo,
Lela – http://www.LelaLONDON.com