I really don’t know what to say, which is odd, because most of my blog posts are north of 1000 words.
Yesterday my blog reached 50,000 views all-time. When I sat down and launched this blog on June 23, 2013, I didn’t know what to expect. If anything, I expected no one to ever read it.
And yet, people do read what I write for some strange reason.
50,000 views! That’s like a whole stadium of people. (Thank you,Β Barb,Β for that line). I can’t wrap my head around it. I know some other blogs have way more views than that and this is peanuts to them, but to me this is overwhelming.
Heck, I was overwhelmed by my first 20 views. I thought I was famous.
Seriously though, thank you all from the bottom of my heart and the tips of my fingers. Whether you’ve been here for three years or three days, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read the ridiculous words that I write.
You could be anywhere in the world, doing anything you want, and for some reason you decided to stop by my blog. You have no idea what that means to me.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You’re all incredible, and I hope I’ve been able to make you smile, laugh, cry, think, shake your head, blow your nose, or feel inspired. Because you guys have made me do all of those things, and more.
Thank you so much.
Your Captain,
Paul
Well you kind of funny and Canadian and its refreshing. πππ
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You didn’t have to stop after 3 compliments lol. Thank you!
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See, funny. Sorry men I tried to think of other things but I don’t think saying Canadian again would have counted as 4 compliments
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It’s ok lol. You’ve given me the most compliments so far. If someone gives me 4 though, I’ll let you know so you can top them.
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I think I might remember a few more if anyone tops me πππ
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Atta boy!
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Congratulations, Paul! It could even be almost two smaller stadiums! Well done!
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You’re right! I could say I sold out two stadiums now. Thank you!
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I think you stats counter is broken, it’s only showing my views! lolol jk congrats Paul!
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Haha the one time you comment. Thanks Chris! Couldn’t of done it without you, literally.
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Congratulations Paul!
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Thanks Julia!
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I’m not surprised at all! Ohhhhhh, Canadaaaaaa… π (please don’t be mad, that’s all I know of it)
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The next line goes “Our home and native land”. Impress your friends. Thanks!
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Well done. I couldn’t count that many stars and you’ve done better! π
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Thanks Val! I think you might’ve been my 50,000th view. I noticed it right as you commented on my post yesterday!
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Congratulations on your 50k! It’s no surprise -your blogs are fun to read. I don’t think anyone can make their trip to a pizza store sound as entertaining as you :p
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Lol thank you! Some pizza stories just write themselves.
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Congratulations, my blogging son. Also my blogging sensei and Howdy. I just hit 20,000 which is incomprehensible to me. But I really can’t imagine 50,000. Your blog offers what readers most want to read. It’s INTERESTING. And you offer a variety of genres and topics. That’s why you can fill a stadium with people who chose to visit you, Paul. π And thank you for linking to my blog!
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Thank you, blog mom! It didn’t feel right using your line and not giving you credit lol. I think it’s called plague-or-ism whatever that is.
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I want to be you when I grow up.
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Our guy just filled Yankee Stadium on his blog . That’s wonderful and a heck of work. I’d like to reach that mark.
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Two stadiums!
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It sounds amazing . Congrats for your 50,00 views. I still around-the-clock of that mark. Keep your good writing. How about getting 50,000 more views. Good luck.
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Thank you! Getting to 100k might take a few years lol
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Congratulations! I enjoyed reading everything you post. Even though it’s 1000 words or more, it doesn’t matter. As long as you can make it entertaining and retain the attention of the reader, it won’t matter to us. You have been a great inspiration to me who is eager to learn how to write with passion. May you continue to have that fire in you. π
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What a nice thing to say, thank you! Just write what you want to write and say what you want to say, and don’t worry about anyone else – that’s my advice!
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Congrats that’s really amazing!
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Thanks Jay!
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