August 23, 2005 was the date that this blog began. Yes, it has already been one year since the start of Hug My Soul. When I started it, I honestly didn’t think it would last that long. I found it strange to write on it, almost as if I was writing to myself. Who would read it, how much detail should I write about, how personal should it be?
But one year later, I think I’ve figured all that stuff out. I know people read it because they tell me they do, and because of all the comments! Thank you all for the comments, they really do keep my blog alive. I’m glad I kept this blog, because it shows me how I have changed over the last 12 months, and how many things I’ve experienced and learned.
There are also so many great stories about friends and good times, which makes me happy. And like any good book, there’s also stories about death, birth, confusion, dreams, politics and a little bit of sex mixed in to spice things up.
I tried to pass on knowledge that I thought was important, and I hope you guys became a bit more educated. You educated me as well. Look through this info again, its really great: Children of Beslan, Book, Middle Sex, Chemical Weapons used by USA in Iraq. There's also so much more. I feel that it's up to us to educate each other, and share info. I don't shove things down people's throat as I may have in the past, but there's so much stuff we need to know to better this world.
There were also a number of Pooncho Parties as well. These are events where we all get together and stuff our stomachs with food. Here are some of them we've gone through: Pizza Hut, Sushi on Bloor, Cookie Dough Ice Cream, Cantina Mexicana.
I've also shared some of my crazy dreams: Killed Hitler?, Jack White and a Flood, Reoccurring Dream, Nonno John, Nancy making me laugh.
There have also been a tone of great experiences with friends. Just a few were: Halloween fun times, Vegas clubbing, more Vegas clubbing, Vegas peeps, making chocolates, baby shower, Simple Connect, Vegas Tryst, Veena's Bday, Judy's Bday, 5ive, my Bday (pics), and dead battery.
I also had my fair share of rants on various issues: Evangelical Christians, Fox News, annoyances, school and life, nice guests, bottled water, less news more fun, Mexican aliens, Canadian Terrorists.
Also, my Grandfather passed over this year, and I had help through it all: sick, fatal, passed, funeral.
And of course, a blog about my life has to have stuff about me;). I told you a bit about my beliefs, experiences that I've learned from, and finally finishing my four year degree and certificate. I also went to a strip club for the first time, experienced a robbery, told you some nice work stories, won an award, and got cream pied for the first time.
Wow, those are just a few of the nearly 200 posts on this site, along with just as many comments. Thanks again, and here's to another year!
