Happy Birthday Blog!

Posted on 07.14.04. Tagged with , , All

Today marks the 2nd full year of blogging here at gtmcknight.com. I feel that I have come a long way, yet still have many miles to reach before I feel my blog, writing, and design skills have fully matured. Hell, I remember hating the concept of blogging, and here I am, still chugging along. 2 years ago I was just learning web design, falling in love with Maureen, waiting for my parents to move to Mexico and even hating my summer classes (just like I am now!). I like to think I have gotten away from the livejournal-esqu entries (you know those ones describing their day but not really saying anything interesting) but I do have my relapses once in a while.

Over two years I think I have understood what makes an interesting journal entry (though I have to admit I don't always put the extra effort like some). I've loved the way this website gives me the chance to express myself publically. I love the people who read my ramblings, criticize and compliment my designs, and help me in more ways than one. I love the way the Steal These Buttons gained my website so much exposure. I love having my website as a tool to meet friends like Kitta and Mark.

Thanks again, for everything, and I will try my best to make the next year even better than the last.

ps. I did finish my 3000 word paper by 9am (without going to sleep) and turned it in at 930am on time. My own fault.

12 Comments

Pete
11:01 PM on 07.14.04

So what makes an interesting journal entry?

Taylor
11:15 PM on 07.14.04

Haha good question. Probably not what I just wrote :)

I think interesting blog entries fall into a few categories. Funny, Informative, and Opinionated are a few I'd say would likely provide something people might find worth reading.

Mark
11:27 PM on 07.14.04

Hey, Taylor: Tout le monde sait que ces Americains sont des crétins qui ne savent pas trouver leur cul avec une carte routière. :)

Happy birthday, blog.

katie
01:35 AM on 07.15.04

good job on the paper buddy!! that sounded intense :)

Kitta
04:39 AM on 07.15.04

Tay Tay, I remember when I first came across you blog. It was during the car dash board layout phase, and oh what a phase it was.

Happy blogiversary and I hope you have years of good blogging ahead of you. :o)

maureen
12:31 PM on 07.15.04

two years...wow.... cant beleive its been that long... i read always.... youve changed so much and yet havent changed at all.....

Scrivs
05:06 PM on 07.15.04

Wow, 2 years!

envy++

BLADE
08:33 PM on 07.15.04

I've looked back at the old entries which you've linked to, and I gotta say that your writing has improved so much, and I THANK YOU for it.

I started reading your blog around the Chicago trip entry where you had pictures and audio entries (where'd those go?) and more pictures. I specifically remember a picture of you playing DDR because it reminded me of the time I attempted to play it for the first time in this place called GameWorks and, upon my learning that I looked like a complete ass, walked off the system without finishing up the time.

Congrats, dude. Don't stop bloggin'.

Holly
07:24 AM on 07.16.04

Wow...I remember Maureen. I knew her before I knew you, and she's the one who had me join your forums. And then I practically owned them, such nostalgic good times. Happy birthday, gtmcknight.com.

Tommy D
01:05 PM on 07.17.04

Congrats Taylor! You R0x0r

Mark
03:38 AM on 07.18.04

My tangential discovery went maureeny.com, via a video of some asian guys lipsyncing to R Kelly, onwards to kitta.net, and back to her beloved tayboo. :) Good times.

Anynoumous
11:44 AM on 07.18.04

At the risk of my entry being deleted, I have enjoyed having a small glimpse into your life! Thanks T, Mexicoloves you