Just wanted to update everyone that I'm going to have to take a slight break from the (if I do say so myself) impressive pace that the countdown has enjoyed up until this point. I'm proud of keeping up the every other day posting schedule thus far, particularly considering the fact that I'm doing the reviews as I go for the most part. But in the next two weeks I have an incredibly busy schedule with work and also taking the LSAT in considerations of going back to law school.
I'd love to hear thoughts from those that follow the countdown on the best option for these next two weeks. I'd love to think that I could keep writing and also not neglect the necessary cramming/studying that goes along in the final stretch before the test. I suppose could intermittently post what I get done, but I worry that it could be slightly lesser articles that are posted in this period, at least in comparison to what has been done thus far in the countdown. I don't kid myself into thinking that is exactly world-class quality write-ups I'm doing for each year, but I am still relatively proud of the work that has been done for each article so far. So, I'd like to maintain the same kind of writing and work for each year that remains. The other option - and the one that I'm honestly leaning toward - is putting the countdown on hold until I take the test on the 26th and then resuming it as normal after that. This way neither the test of the countdown gets neglected at all.
I hesitated to even put up a post like this, as I worried that it would immediately make people believe that Goodfella's would soon be closing up shop as so many blogs tend to do. I unequivocally, emphatically, one-hundred percent (and whatever other claims can be made) say that this is not the case. I just don't want to do anything sub-par compared to what we've done thus far and the great discussions that have been generated for each year.
So please, let me know what you think on this topic and I'll post a final decision in the next day or so.
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I think everyone relizes that we do this as a hobby, and for our own enjoyment. If people should leave your blog because you're not posting "enough", then let 'em go. You do quality work here--I envy your work ethic and ability--and just post when you can, without having to sacrifice your standards. Our cherished fellow blogger RD Finch posts once a week, and it's always worth the wait, as are your stellar efforts here.
ReplyDeleteDave: Your work here has been utterly magnificent through and through. It's frankly amazing that you've been able to manage this long and impressive run. I say don't compromise the quality and attend to the other business, which in the scheme of thing sis far more important that this 'hobby.' (Dexter Haven is right there methinks) If it takes two weeks to resume, you can be rest assured your readers will be here. You've fone from 1930 to 1980--that's 50 posts!!!! Incredible!!! Yes, there ar e30 more if you opt to do 1010, but you are well on your way. A delay is fully understandable, don't lose sleep on it, just do what you must do.
ReplyDeleteThis is how I assumed that most people would respond, but I just wanted to at least throw up a post that said "Hey, I'm not leaving, just gotta take a short break!" :)
ReplyDeleteHere's what I'm thinking now... just resume the countdown on September 28 and then hopefully everything will be running like a well-oiled machine as it has been for the last few weeks.
Dave, history isn't going anywhere, so we can wait. Anyway, it gives me a chance to catch up with the 80s a little. Good luck in your other work.
ReplyDeleteI say take a break and do well on the LSAT. It would be great if you could one day combine the law with your true love.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely... that would be an ideal situation!
ReplyDeleteAs a person who reads all your posts (but never comments) I'll chime in to say the same thing -- don't worry about taking a break. Blogging is just a hobby and real life comes before hobbies. In fact, I'm quite amazed at the pace you've kept up thus far!
ReplyDeleteDave -It has been an amazing ride so far and the break is deserved, especially for something important like this. As the previous folks have said, we will be here when you come back. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else - you have been doing a fantastic job and definitely shouldn't feel bad about taking a break for something so important. We will all be there to keep reading when you have time to post again! Judy
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note, Dave, to echo what everyone else above has stated. Take the time to do what you need to do. We your readers will be here when you get back. All the best to you.
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