Post #200 - A Milestone and How It All Began

Post #200....A random milestone for sure, but one that two years ago I certainly didn't think would happen. I wanted to reserve this post to simply show my gratitude to anyone out there who's reading this...you really make me love what I do. Sure, everyone says that writing should be for you, but let's face it...it's not. I wouldn't get near the satisfaction I do without you, and for that I'm beyond grateful. 

With that sappiness out of the way, here's the story I promised you...  
Thanks for hanging around...

How it all began...

About two years ago, I was bored one night and decided that I wanted to write a blog about my travels. I joined Blogger, designed my page, and even put together my first post, all in about the course of an hour. Who knew that one random night of boredom would lead to something which today takes nearly as much time as my 9 to 5 job. 

Without giving it a whole lot of thought, I signed-off my first post with "TTFN." This seemed appropriate enough, given I'm a huge Disney and Tigger fan. Plus, since my mom was the only follower back then, I knew it would likely make her smile. My younger brother - who's lead I follow in just about everything in life - seemed to see it differently.

"TTFN? Not a very dude-like closing."

He was right. Suddenly I felt the pressure of having an audience, and as I reached the end of my next post I thought long and hard on how to sign-off. Do I just ignore his critique and stick with TTFN? Maybe I'll just leave it blank? What are the cool kids saying these days? Finally, having reached the peak of my frustration, I decided that this would simply have to do...

~Insert Dude-like Closing Here~ 

Deej

16 comments :

  1. Congrats! I am very thankful I found you threw More Kids Than Suitcases, and have enjoyed reading your journey! 

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  2. Haha, the pressure of having an audience is tough! Life was so much easier when I knew no one was reading - but it is a bit more exciting with a few readers. Keep up the good work!
    TTFN!

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  3. Congrats! These blogs are a labor of love. I wish everyone knew how much work we put in on them... or maybe it's best people (like my boss) don't know. Looking forward to the next 200!

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  4. Congratulations D.J! Nice milestone and great work going for 2 years.

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  5. Thanks...that Steve he brings people together:)

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  6. You're right....and that pressure was just an audience of 3! Thanks for the kind words...

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  7. Thank you Erik. There is a lot of labor that goes into this thing...some days love is not the right word though:)

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  8. I'm pretty sure Justin misunderstood. I told him to stay clear of that guy named Deej unless he wanted to feel like me and realize that my restaurant choices just aren't up to snuff.
    Congrats on the 200th post Deej!

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  9. Congratulations DJ!  May you have 200 more in the years ahead!

    Dad

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  10. It's a great read Deej.....a nice "break" from the real world

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  11. Congrats mate keep up the awesomeness!

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  12. Thanks man...And thanks for the closing:)

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  13. Congratulations on sticking with it and reaching this remarkable milestone. I just hit 'publish' on my 30th post and even that felt like a moment to celebrate; I can't wait to see what I will be writing about when I reach 200! You have done a great job and I look forward to reading your next 200 posts :)

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  14. Thank you Hannah...I look forward to tagging along with you to #200!

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