"Do you know what today is?
It's our anniversary..."
-Tony Toni Toné
from the song "Anniversary"
As I woke up this morning amidst the four to six inches of snow that's blanketing Manhattan as we speak, turning on my computer, busy as ever, doing sixty things at once, I almost forgot. It's February 22nd, the anniversary of the first blog post I ever wrote, it's our anniversary. So I had to drop everything and take a moment to say thank you. Thank you to you all who visit this blog, the lovers, the haters, the readers, the gawkers, the subscribers. You all are what make all of this possible and I appreciate it so much. Who knew that a little place where I came to gripe and whine about my relationship issues would grow into such a big thing, and resonate with so many people.
There's been a lot of growth in the past year from my first blog post to this, my 200-something and the growth is not just mine. My first blog post was about how my best friend Mike and I went to a little off-broadway show and saw from the balcony of the theatre the huge dick print of one of the characters. Since then that little off-broadway show, like that guy's dick, isn't little anymore. "In The Heights" just started it's run on Broadway last week.
And my best friend Mike, who was just an aspiring singer last February, taping himself with my digital camera is now singing backup professionally for big people, people with record contracts and labels and everything. I can't mention them here because they don't all know he's gay yet. That's still some people in the music industry who have a problem with that. That's such bullshit, but to protect his career I won't say who he's worked with, but you know if it were up to me I'd let you know.
As far as my growth is concerned, where do I start. I've laughed, cried, fallen in love, out of love, fucked, dated, masturbated and you've all been along for the ride. And all along the way I've grown as a writer. Not only am I writing a blog, I'm writing for a magazine now and I'm working on a book. I can't believe it's been a year already. Time goes by so quickly when you're having fun.
Thank you all, all the readers out there for your love, support, the advice, and the reads along the way. I'd name names but there's way too many of y'all and I don't want to forget anyone. You know who you are and that I love ya. You know you're appreciated. Hit me up on Yahoo and next time I sign on, hopefully before 2036, I'll respond to your message and we'll chat, maybe even cam if I'm feeling frisky. LOL
Love,
-Adam
PS: Fuck the haters! (I mean that literally if they're good looking haters, just be sure to nutt in their faces and never call again afterwards LOL) And NEVER give up on your dreams.
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Playing In The Background...
"Anniversary"
by Tony Toni Toné
from the album "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tony Toni Toné"
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Hey Hey Hey! Congrats on your one year anniversary! I'm so proud of you and I'm thoroughly impressed with your blog and all that you do. Your strong sense of self and individuality is not a gift that everyone in the world possesses. You have a wonderful talent for speaking your mind and creatively translating those thoughts onto paper. I'm sure that the next year will bring you even more success and triumph in all of your endeavors.
Ben Franklin once said "If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins."
Keep doing your thing!...son. (lol)
All the best!
-THE Mr. Bojangles ;-)
(laugh) You li'l freak. Or maybe you're a really big one.
Beyond that, I jus' remembered the anniversary (or birthday as I called it when I remembered it) of the blog the other day. I told myself I had to write you an' email and tell you and even more than that tell you about the big deal surrounding "In The Heights", since I jus' saw the advertisement for them on the telly the other day.
You're probably gonna have to go see "In The Heights" again, now that it's on Broadway and see the big stage version and compare to the previous and share with us readers your reviewing thoughts.
Happy Birthday to Adams Web Log!
It's 1 year old today. Yay!
Happy Anniversary Good look on the shout out in Bleu Magazine
Congratulations Sweetness! I know that posting hasn't always beent he easiest thing to do but you work ethic and consistency (and promiscuity) has set you apart from all the rest of us in the Blogosphere. It only get's better from here!
Hey Adam...Just wanted to come by and say Happy Anniversary on your blog and much success as the blog grows and it will!!! ---- Tron
Happy Anniversary Adam!!! May you have many more to come!
Hey Adam! Just stopping by to say congrats on your one year anniversary! Continue to write from your heart and people will continue to listen to what you have to say.
It's not easy putting your life on display for all the world to judge, but you do it so well and with no regrets. I hope you continue to stay black and gay for years to come...lol!
Much love! Darian
congratulations man! U know I love reading this ish!
Good luck on the 1yr mark, always remember where you cam from....
Harlan
I could swear I left you a Happy Anni message. I can't believe it's been one year already...and look how far you've come. Take a pause and give thanks...you're blessed! Love!
JB
Happy Anniversary, and you know we are looking forward for many years to come. Its always a pleasure reading your blog!
Look who's gone all evolution on us!! Dick prints to Lyfe listening sessions. Nice. That's a good year if ever there was one. Congratulations on just keeping up the blog and keeping it interesting. I'll check out Bleu for that article and see u take your craft to the next level.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SIS! LOL! KEEP IT UP!