Space Station Mir

Ten years ago last weekend, I started this blog. More accurately, I started a personal reading record that evolved into something...more. Although I still talk mainly about books and often about science fiction, I've enjoyed branching out to read others' book, baking, and lifestyle blogs, and it's becoming more of a virtual space for me to reflect on life as well as reading. I've gone from my initial representative space station to pictures of my TBR stacks and bookshelves. Back when I started this blog in 2008, I probably never would have guessed that in 2018, I would be: Married a NaNoWriMo winner Still blogging! I wonder what my life will look like in 2028! *crossing my fingers for transporters or at least driverless cars* Going forward, I'm going to try some updates around here, like: Monthly wrap-up posts Monthly book goals More pictures? Maybe? I know I promised that before.

Today is my 500th blog post. And it seems a good time to reflect on the state of the blog: where I've come from, where I am, and where I'm going. Unlike many other bloggers, I haven't traditionally marked blog anniversaries or milestones. Lately, I've seen posts from people who can't believe they've been blogging for five years--I've been blogging for almost seven now, and rarely stopped to contemplate that! When I started blogging, I really didn't think about audience at all. Or rather, it was for an audience of one. Me. I started writing because I wanted a record of all the books I'd read over the years and what I thought of them. It was that simple. Sure, I thought a few of my friends might read my ramblings, but I didn't really think anyone else would be interested. When I started blogging, I had no idea that there was a whole book blogging community already out there. The first book blog I remember coming across was Boston Bibliophile ...