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Yesterday marked my second anniversary blogging here on vox. The title refers to the number of posts that I’ve written during that time. Wow. That’s essentially one every-other-day for two years. I don’t think there is any other conclusion after having started from a “Let’s see what this is like” experiment, that that I’ve grown to like this stuff.
I did a little tag-archeology to look at what have been the top-10 most popular topics over the last two years – which I think is a pretty darn good summary of me:
San Diego – I like the town I live in
The Aerie – I like the house we moved into in the spring of 2007
Philadelphia Eagles – I love/hate them
Science – I don’t talk about work, but that doesn’t keep me from weighing on things I think are cool (or not-cool as the case may be).
Travel – we like going places
Piano – not as many posts as year-1, but its still going on and getting incrementally better!
Books – yep, always like to read
Family – usually traveling to them and receiving them as visitors, or reminiscing.
Happy Hour – I like a good drink
Moving – it pre-occupied the first 6 months of 2007, but that’s ok, I’m never moving again.
How’s year-2 been different than year-1? Mostly, I think it’s summed up before – I’ve grown to really like doing this – and rather than some sort of novelty, this has become an integral part of what I do on a day-to-day basis. And as such, the relationships formed here have become as real and important to me as those from other spheres of my life (school friends, work friends, and now blog-friends…). And like friends from other parts of life, you expect some to flourish and some to fade, and that’s ok.
So, from Hapalove (who was the first person to leave me a comment that I didn’t previously know IRL that’s still in my hood) to Cat (my newest neighbor from Oz), thanks for coming along with me. You're very much appreciated -- You guys are the best!
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It's really mutual, Steve! Having someone who both writes and appreciates science posts is like gold, and the icing on the cake is that you've got great humor and creativity. Speaking of that, what piano pieces are your favorites these days?? The amateur / intermediate pieces are actually some of my favorite.
I propose a toast *to Steve Betz, the gentleman of Vox*
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Thanks Maya -- I've been thinking I need to get back in my science-writing groove --- a lot of times the things I really care about are too close to work and so I back off.
Piano's good -- I need to post about it. My teacher's taking me through a workbook which has been good, b/c its forced me to play styles and rhythms that I wouldn't normally graduate to.
Happy 2nd anniversary.
I have met some people who I actually wish I could meet in person someday, and a couple who I did do. And they weren't nutters or anything either, just people like me.
There is criticism about the Net and having relationships with people that aren't "real". I disagree, at least from the way I have been doing it. (then there are those people who develop fantasy relationships and make up stuff about themselves...they should stick to 2nd Life illusionville---or the ones who are insecure and mean and pick on others, they should stick to their own little miserable world of their mind and sod off) There are several people who crack me up with their mighty wit, several who I feel are kindred spirits, several who are kindred science geeks, and those who share my passion for protecting the environment and its critters. And there is one who I wanted to shag.
This is so much better than meeting people in bars, or wherever it is people meet new people. I rarely go to bars, and lots of times if you meet someone in the street or grocery store, etc they are nutters.
Cheers!
Happy #2 (wait, that doesn't sound right ...) from the East coast. You remain one of my favorites to read, and who doesn't love a scientist who posts drink recipes?!?
BBL -- you're number #1 in my book --- oh wait.... ;)
Much more science and drinking to come i can promise.
What a terrific post! Happy Anniversary. Hmm, let's see, though I enjoy all your topics, I think I do love the science posts the best. They are unique and I always end up thinking about something that I never would have otherwise. I'm glad you're blogging and in my 'hood.
Patricia
Happy Voxiversary! You are by far one of my favorite people in my 'hood. I'll have to make it down to SD one of these days to meet you and the Beloved. I'm jealous of all your photos with other Voxers!
It also makes me wonder when my Voxiversary is...
*scurries off to find out*
Hopefully I'll be around a lot more in your third year of Voxing. Looking forward to it!
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PS. Here's an appropriate picture for you to celebrate:
Happy Birthday!