I want to thank Capt. Alex, Andrew, and Matthew for hosting this blogfest. The title says it all.
As soon as I saw Alex's announcement for this blogfest, I knew who I wanted to highlight. I miss my friend Rane. She is a fellow young adult writer and had created a successful blog called The Lit Express last year. She is the one who got me started blogging--after discussing it for about six months. I was really nervous to jump into the blogosphere. But I finally did it, and Rane helped me get started. She was even my first follower!
Soon after my blog launched, life got it the way of Rane's blogging and writing (which I can totally relate to). She stopped posting and began revamping the site. But never finished. It's been sitting lonely and under construction for most of the year. I check it regularly with the hope of seeing a glorious relaunch. Maybe in 2013.
Thank you, Rane, for pushing me into starting my blog. I've learned a lot and met great people along the way. Life has been getting in my way recently, too, but that's just how if goes sometimes. I can't do everything, only my best at this moment in time.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for commenting.
Thank you for your continued support.
Thank you!!!
We always remember that first person to guide us in the blogging world.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are still with us, as I'd hate to have to name YOU!
Thanks for participating in our blogfest.
I like hearing about that first person that encouraged you! Good post.
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I hope Rane gets back into it. I remembered my first friend too for this blogfest.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh... Rane sounds fabulous. Thanks for sharing such a neat highlight, Michael. :)
ReplyDeleteRane sounds great. I'm so glad you got into blogging so that I could get to know you!
ReplyDeleteHi Michael - such a great youngster and helping you get going .. at least you're still going very strong .. well done - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt's said when that happens, but hopefully you guys keep in touch in other ways!
ReplyDeleteAw, that was a sweet tribute.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to have bumped into you, Michael. Stay with us :) Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI SO miss The Lit Express! Sometimes things happen, which is all too true, but good thing your relationship led you to the rest of us. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute! It's too bad she hasn't been blogging--I hope she returns to the blogosphere sometime.
ReplyDeleteThis was lovely! I so hope she makes a come back~ I agree life does get in the way! Do the best you can, we all know how life can derail our blogging world! ATB
ReplyDeleteAw, that's the sweetest, kindest post I've read so far in this blogfest. :)
ReplyDeleteRane sounds pretty terrific. Hope she comes back one day.
ReplyDeleteThat was sad. You can tell you miss her! You hear that Rane?! Come back!!!
ReplyDeleteLife does have a way of adding distractions, but it sounds like Rane was a great influence on you!
ReplyDeleteThat's really sad. I hope she comes back soon.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping Rane returns to the blogging world sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteWell, I for one am thankful that Rene got you into this. I've enjoyed very much checking your writing and following you in this trip called writing. So, we'll raise our glasses this Thanksgiving thanking for all our friends and wishing Rene joins us back soon. =)
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