Happy Birthday

Today, my blog is 19 years old.

I’ve changed names (domains) over the years, taken breaks (especially when RL got crazy) but it has been a constant in my life. For almost more than half of it now. I think that’s awesome.

My very first post was about my Ratonga Bard in EverQuest II.

A LOT has changed since then, at least when it comes to real life. At that time I was living in Ottawa, and working at a sunglasses kiosk in the mall. I had graduated from high school in 2000 (they had grade 13 back then, I don’t think that exists any more either). In 19 years I have moved 5 more times, across the entire country (From Ontario, to BC, to Saskatchewan x2, to Nova Scotia). I got married (and have been married now for almost 10 years). I had 2 kids who are now 7 and 9. I worked for a video game magazine (which now no longer exists), and I worked for video game companies (which also, no longer exist.. hmm). I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and learned how to navigate that to the best of my abilities (still learning, in fact). I’ve lost friends, gained friends, and overall, have been very pleased with who I’ve turned out to be.

Here’s to 19 more years. I love this little space I’ve carved out for myself, and I don’t see that changing any time soon.