I know, it goes against the core principles of real blogging: Being concerned with what others think of your blog, and what you write.
But I ain't no real blogger, and I never much followed the rules. Rules about things like blogging were established by people much cooler and in the know that I'll ever be.
The truth is, I am interested in what other people think of The Film Geek. I like hearing from people regarding my comments on movies, and how many of those movies (Basic Instinct 2 being an exception) have effected me in some way. And besides, I do need a place to store my rants about Oprah.
Please! Make it stop!
Yep, I write The Film Geek because I really do enjoy the people who stop by. It may sound cheesy, but I appreciate the folks who are regular visitors, and I get a kick out of those anonymous readers who stumble upon this site because one day they wondered what happened to Meeno Peluce.
When I first wrote a brief paragraph about the movie Elizabethtown last February, I recall being painfully aware that I didn't have an identity. I didn't have my own voice. I also was uncertain what to expect, and would not have predicted that-- one year later-- I would have written 322 posts, commented on 95 movies and developed relationships with a diverse community of bloggers.
You helped me find my voice, and you made the year really interesting.
Thank you.
11 comments:
Happy Blogiversary, Film Geek!
Thanks for keepin' it "real" and being the "coolest," Film Geek! I really enjoy reading your posts!
(And "the rules are. . . they ain't no rules"--from "Grease," but I know Film Geek knows that).
Aww Shucks. That was a sweet post! Happy one year!
The blog is the Film Geek's Valentine.
Hey Jelly-Filled and Hoyt: I appreciate that. I stole a whole bunch of how-to-write-a-blog stuff from you two. You ARE Blogging 101!
Suzy: Thanks a bunch! And how did you know "shucks" was something I say every couple of hours, as I kick the dirt with my toe and divert my eyes?
I've enjoyed you stopping by! :)
Anonymous: Meeno Peluce is still living in LA, and is the half-sibling of Punky Brewster. And, I'll be home early, dear. :)
You're welcome!
I'm glad you posted this, because I've been feeling kind of unappreciated on your blog lately. Your replies to my comments have felt kind of half-hearted, and I've picked up some hidden meanings in your recent posts that seemed to pertain to me. So it's nice to know this was all in my head, since I have a tendency to be insecure when it comes to this kind of relationship.....
Oh yeah, Happy One Year!
Apparently, Jackie, you have some things in common with Mrs. Film Geek!
I have to admit that I have been responding more thoughtfully to other commenters, especially those mysterious outsiders who comment under the "anonymous" label. Fact is, after a year that included hundreds of responses, "Anonymous" just became more...exciting!
I'm sorry. I've been wrong. It won't happen again.
And oh, yeah...happy Valentine's Day! :)
Good job man! Wow, a full year and you're still "keepin' it real" as the kids say. :-)
Thanks, Jedi! Varmit. :)
Glad to be of service! Now that you've gone on for a year, of course, you're in for life.
Happy Bloggiversary!
Barbie Girl thinks the Film Geek rocks!
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