A couple of weeks back, WordPress reminded me of my twelfth anniversary of blogging. That though is only partially true. I have now been blogging for thirteen years plus some months. About one year into my first year of blogging at Yahoo, having heard rave reviews about the WordPress platform, I opened an account with WordPress and famously, forgot all about it.
The following year, Yahoo blogs folded up, and I wandered over to Multiply, Livejournal, Sulekha et al before finally deciding to start afresh at WordPress. Yup, the rave reviews! That’s when I was gently reminded by WordPress that I already owned an account with them. All I needed to do was sign in and start writing. And that’s exactly what I did.
Thirteen years (and a few months) is indeed a long time. What the heck have I been going on and on about all these years?! Am I still the same? Have I evolved? Do I still believe the same things? Which of my views/opinions have changed?
Well, there’s surely no need for me to wonder. The journey, from a newbie blogger to a (supposedly) veteran blogger, is documented and on display right here in these blog pages for anyone to see. All I (or anyone else interested) has to do is to go through them to find out. May be I will, one of these days.
© Shail Mohan 2019
Shail's Nest 
Thirteen years is a long time and I am sure you have derived much pleasure from the exercise – as have your readers.
Thank you for saying that, Anne. And yes, I have truly enjoyed my time blogging! 🙂
Oh wow! Thirteen years is surely a long time! Congratulations!
Thank you! Indeed, a long time. 🙂
Such a wonderful journey it must have been! You are welcome. 🙂
For the thirteen odd years
and for all the crossed frontiers
from all the near & dears
a big CHEERS
Thank you, Govind 🙂
Congrats Shail for such consistent writing and tremendous achievement. You are someone who never holds your opinion and tell the truth, what sets you apart. As I blogged and realize how websites and social media content have changed over the years. Isn’t it incredible?
Thanks, Vishal, for the appreciation. Yes, there certainly have been changes over the years. 🙂
As a really new blogger I will be interested to have a browse in your blogs. I am really enjoying getting my thoughts down, and seeing what other peoples views on life are.
Glad you are enjoying the experience. Is is incredible how we can read from people from all over the globe and also share our thoughts with them. I hope you enjoy browsing through my posts 🙂
I’ve followed you for most of those years and you’ve never failed to be interesting and entertaining! 😊 Thank you Shail!
Thank you for the appreciation, Ken. 🙂 Very kind of you.