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Friday, October 16, 2026


SaLT @ 21 

It was 21 years ago today that I finally gave into the gentle pressure from my friends to get a Blog up and running. Over two decades later most of my friends Blogs have gone inactive but I'm still here. I never thought that I'd last this long, not even close. At first, it was just something new to explore and a way, by and large, of posting comments on other people's Blogs until they inevitably asked: "Where is YOUR Blog?" 

The style and content have changed over the years – evolved more than anything as I thought some things worked while other things didn't. Although I certainly like 'hits' and especially comments I've never really felt the need to 'chase' either. I try, as much as possible, to be true to myself and post what I like, what I find interesting or what is energising me on a day to day, month to month basis. If other people like my content so much the better, but I've long been less inclined to follow trends than to cut my own path – however unpopular that sometimes is! 

A shout out to those who have been 'with' this Blog since the early days. I appreciate that greatly. It's nice to know that people (not always like minded!) have decided to stick around as I seek my little truths over the years. A welcome and hello to my more recent regulars. I hope that you're here for the long haul as I'm really not planning on going anywhere any time soon (I hope!). A quiet nod to my lurkers and an appreciation of the times you surface to leave a comment when I post something particularly profound or just funny. 

I don't know how long 21 years is in Internet Years, but it's a fair stretch. I'm not sure if I can manage ANOTHER 21 (not at MY age) but I'm willing to go for another 5-10 if the Universe is OK with that. We'll see... I do hope that you continue enjoying the ride. I'm pretty sure that I'll have something that will interest, amuse (or annoy!) you from time to time so.... Forwards!  

13 comments:

Stacy said...

Congrats!

Stephen said...

Congratulations! Are we each other's oldest followers? Fairly certain we've 'known' each other since 2008...

CyberKitten said...

Thanks!

CyberKitten said...

I couldn't search on comments so I went through my posts in 2008 [phew!]. You posted your first comment on July 31st of that year. But I'm afraid that Ms V beat you by a good few months!

Helen said...

Congratulations! 21 years is impressive - mine is a few years younger at 17. I've seen a lot of blogs disappear during that time, so I'm glad you're not planning to go anywhere!

CyberKitten said...

Thanks Helen. I certainly never planned to Blog for this long at the start, but it just got under my skin. I never run out of things to Blog about (not just books!) and I do enjoy making plans for ideas or themes for the coming weeks/months.

I'm a big 'believer' in the idea that most things fit on a normal distribution curve. Any activity will have many users that drop off quickly but after a certain point the ones who are still going will go a LONG way! Looking forward to visiting your Blog on its 21st!

VV said...

I am so grateful that you’re still here. I’m glad you kept reading and writing. I’m glad that I’ve been here since a few months after you started. Here’s to many more years. Cheers, 🍻 🥂

CyberKitten said...

Thanks Ms V! I appreciate your support & staying power...!!! [grin]

Marianne said...

I am glad your friends pressured you, as did mine. Otherwise we wouldn't have all these great conversations.
Congratulations and here's to the next years!

CyberKitten said...

Thanks Marianne, I'm glad they did too! I've had LOTS of fun here and many great conversations with people across the world. More to come!

lissa said...

I guess I'm on e of the lurkers since I haven't comment much. 21 seems like a long time but these days, the time just flew by. Happy anniversary.

Have a lovely day.

CyberKitten said...

Thanks Lissa. I know there are a few 'lurkers' out there so thanks for surfacing briefly... [grin]

Marianne said...

I have met the nicest people online. It's so much easier to get rid of the idiots. ;)