Let there be fireworks!
And cake! We mustn’t forget cake!
In all seriousness though, this is a huge accomplishment for me because of my severe aversion to being consistent with blogging. I didn’t think I would last for a month with this and now, two years down the road, I’m a bit disbelieving that I am still at this blogging thing. Wow. Good job, Nafiza. (I forgot the blog’s first birthday and it sulked for a whole two weeks. Wouldn’t let me post or anything so I’m trying to be better this year.)
Anyway, I know the usual thing to do on blog birthdays is to have huge giveaways but eh, I can’t afford it. Sorry guys. Not that I do not appreciate my lovely readers, whoever you may be (specially those folk from Vietnam, I think Rossi’s hooking me up!), I do appreciate all of you for the time you spend reading my words. I hope I have pointed you in the right direction where books or concerned or perhaps convinced you to try books that you wouldn’t have otherwise. Once I’m in the money, I’ll share the lurve. Until then, you have my awesome reviews to tickle your toes.
In the past two years, there have been certain posts that people seemed to really love. Well, to be totally honest, people really love seeing me riled up. I don’t know. Perhaps I write better when I’m pissed off? Whatever it is, here are some of my more popular posts:
1. Where I Blow My Steam at the Initial Author Drama in the Beginning of the Year
2. Honestly, this is not a how to guide on writing dystopians and I’m sorry if you came in search of one. It’s just a funny!
3. A Somber Look at the Plight of Best Friends in YA Literature
4. Forbidden Romances and How We Counter the Tinglies (This is a Lie. We do not counter tinglies here on BM. We simply Tingle.)
5. Where Nafiza Pontificates on Feminism, Panties and Doing the Twist. And not necessarily in that order.
6. Where Nafiza Shares the Recipe for Insta-Love and then we all Go Sparklies in the Sunsies. Until we get shot by Mr. Next Door.
Okay fine, I’m feeling a teensy weensy bit guilty that I do not have anything to giveaway so here’s a deal. You get to decide what I write about in my next Bibliophilic Monologue. You can pick ANY topic you want and no, it doesn’t even have to be related to books because it’s a birthday gift that I’m giving to…heyyyyy, that is not how it works…okay. Okay, fine, never mind. Anyway, I’m pretty certain that no one’s going to ask me to write about anything anyway so I’ll just put it out there.
Ask me to write about something and I will. Give me a topic and I will attempt to entertain you. I may even succeed. You never know! So. Um…this is like that awkward first date which is punctuated with silences, shifting legs and wandering eyes.
Or maybe it’s just me.
Happy Birthday, Bibliophilic Monologues, you good sexy old beast, you.
Yay, congrats on the blog birthday! :D I had fun reading your older posts. And I am so taking you up on your offer. I know this is a book review blog, but I’d love to hear more about your writing! The non-human protagonist sounds very intriguing. :)
Sure! I love to talk about my writing but I hesitate because people don’t want to hear me going on and on about it. However, since you have asked, I will not hesitate! :D
Congratulations. I am sometimes amazed myself by how somethings stick with us in life and some fall away. If you could please, I would like to see you write on the books you want to keep with you for life and why. No pressure, just an interest expressed – by all means, write as you please. Hope to read you here in another two years. Nice cake by the way.
Oh definitely! That will actually be an interesting challenge. I shall schedule the post for sometime in August! *beam*
Congrats! Happy blog birthday! It is amazing that we can stick with blogging huh? I know I expected to get distracted pretty quickly. Here’s hoping you’ll be blogging for many years to come. :)
Thanks Alison! I think it’s because it has remained fun and not become a chore. Woot.
Yay, congrats on the blog birthday!!! I really have fun reading your posts and you’ve always got some great things to say :)
Thanks Brittany! :D
Happy blogoversary! *throws confetti* ^_^
Thank you, Gina!
Three cheers for BM! :) Two years is a big deal, and I’m glad you’re still around. Keep being awesome!
I remember that we started around the same time and we’re both still around! Yay! For us!
Happy blogoversary! It’s great having you on the scene and I’m so glad we were *finally* able to meet in person :)
Aw thanks Alita! It was delightful meeting you in person! We must do another meeting soon!
*tosses book confetti into the air* (that’s confetti in the shape of books, not books turned into confetti because that would be awful)
I recently read an article on Yahoo about a book printed with ink that disappears in two months. The idea behind the book is pretty interesting, and I’d love to hear your thoughts about it. Here is the article: http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/book-printed-in-ink-that-vanishes-after-two-months.html
If that seems too much like homework, I’d love to hear about your top five favorite animals!
Hey, you said the topic didn’t have to pertain to books ;)
Oooo, thanks Jackie! Especially for the confetti! The confetti is cool! And as for the topic, not too much homework at all! You shall have both! (Mostly because I have time and they are interesting topics!)
Happy book blogging anniversary! I only follow a handful of blogs nowadays and I love checking in to read your one ^^ As for topics, I had this idea once to complement the insta-love post – ‘A remedy for insta-love’ – which could be something like a recommended list of books where believable romance/relationships develop.
Sure, I can work on that! Thanks G!
Congrats, Nafiza! I’ve really enjoyed reading your posts and talking to you on Twitter and other things in the last 12-ish months. Happy reading :)
Thanks Reut!
I’m a few days late but Happy Blogoversary! 2 years, it’s fabulous! Like you I used to have a hard time keeping up with blogs until I tried bookblogging, and each birthday feels like a huge accomplishment! And no worries on the big giveaway : just continue to gift us with your wonderful reviews and commentaries and we will be happy readers, no doubt! :D