Okay, I'm a little behind, because I actually began this blog back on August 1, 2004. Um, that was 7 years ago? How the hell did I get so old??
I started this blog when I moved to a new job in a new town, and NLLDH had moved away (temporarily) to go back to grad school, so I was kind of lonely and at loose ends. Now? I'm in yet another town, I went back to grad school, and I start a new job in September. Though a lot of my law school friends have moved/are moving to my city, this month I'm again at a bit of a loose end (as has been evidenced by posting more here and rampaging ALL over the internet in people's comments). But overall, probably happier than I was at that time, even if not where I envisioned myself being.
Anyway, thanks, folks, for reading along, and making this so rewarding. I have no idea where this blog is going from here, but it's been a fun endeavor so far.
Thanks for leading the way for 7 years of interesting posting!
Posted by: Bardiac | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 02:09 AM
Happy blogiversary!
I like reading your academia posts... it was a path I really thought I was going down when I was in my early 20s. Then, you know, life happened. But yeah, fun to read.
Posted by: butterf;yfish | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 03:49 AM
What Bardiac said! I blog because of you; you were the first blogger I ever read. Still informative and entertaining, so I hope you'll stick around for another seven years.
Posted by: Dame Eleanor Hull | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: Nicoleandmaggie | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Happy Blogiversary! Indeed, as intermittent as my own blog is, you were key in me starting it. Been a lovely journey.
Posted by: dance | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Wow, you're a month ahead of me. I also started in 2004. Happy blogiversary! Keep it up!
Posted by: rented life | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Congratulations, New Kid! I know I haven't commented much on the law school posts (weird for a legal historian, no?), but I'm still a regular reader.
Posted by: Notorious Ph.D. | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 09:48 AM
NK -- I started my blog about four weeks after yours, and you were one of my inspirations in starting it. And wow, who would have thought then that we'd end up as we have? Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: What Now? | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Yay! Happy blogiversary! :-)
Posted by: comebacknikki | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Happy blogiversary, NK! I can't believe it's been 7 years (I've been a loyal reader almost since the start). I'm so glad you've kept up the blog--I always enjoy your posts.
Posted by: helenesch | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Happy Bloggiversary! I thought you had been around as long as I have, but you're still young!
Posted by: ADM | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Congratulations New Kid! Onward and Upward.
Posted by: Tenured Radical | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Happy Blogiversary, indeed! It's been a pleasure to read along!
Posted by: phd me | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Wow. This makes me feel old! Congratulations on the continuity. :)
Posted by: Chel | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Happy blogiversary!!!!
Posted by: Seeking Solace | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 06:09 PM