It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 years since I started 6 Months to Live. November 11, 2009, I was sitting on my mom’s couch that evening carefully crafting the theme, the name, and the beginning widgets for this blog. I knew almost nothing about blogging and even less about WordPress. I had no idea if anyone would even read what I had to say. I took a leap of faith and finally hit “Publish” in the wee hours. An experiment in living was born…
All my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you
Of course, this experiment would not be successful at all if it weren’t for you, all of you who have continued to read, to encourage, to comment, and to support my writing and the question, “What does it mean to truly live life?” The answer is different for everyone, and I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing your thoughts and comments. This blog is everything it is because of you.
Thank You! 谢谢! ¡Gracias!!شكرا
Jumping for Joy! | Photo by Vanessa Hellmann
As for the next 6 Months, there are some big additions coming including:
- Profiles | That page on my blog has sat dormant long enough. It’s time to talk to the people who are truly living and being the change they wish to see in the world. You could be President or work as a cashier in a grocery store. You can be from anywhere in the world. English doesn’t need to be your first language (I speak Mandarin, Spanish, and a little Arabic). All that matters is that you choose to live. If you or anyone you know is interested in being profiled, please email me.
Here are some people you’ll be hearing from in the near future: Ben Lack, CEO and Chief Conversationalist of The Daily Energy Report, Currie Rose, writer of Based on a True Story, and the incredible Kristin Lajeunesse, Founder and Author of Will Travel for Vegan Food.
- Kickstarter project | On December 1, 2011 I will be launching a Kickstarter project to raise money to take 6 Months to Live to the next level. This will include a web TV show, an official website, and an LLC to get out into the world and inspire as many people as possible to live a life that is authentic and deeply meaningful. Instead of Christmas presents this year, I ask for your support. Any contribution is deeply appreciated, whether that means spreading the word about my project to someone else or actually donating.
The way Kickstarter works is that a person has 40 days to raise a certain amount of money for their project. If they raise the money, they receive the funding (people’s credit cards are charged when the project is funded), and if they miss their goal amount, even by a $1, they receive no funding. Vanessa Hellmann, an amazing German director and filmmaker, will be helping me to make my “pitch,” so stay tuned for more information and thank you from the bottom of my heart in advance for all your help in making this happen!
How wonderful! It’s so nice that you can speak so many languages. It’s clear too see that you are most definitely living life to it’s fullest. Here’s wishing you the best.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. You’ve been one of my most consistent champions for this blog and for what I’m doing. Can I send you a thank you note?
Sounds like an exciting year ahead for you. My blog just celebrated its first birthday today, so I can only imagine what it must be like to be twice as far along. Good luck with your current projects! I look forward to reading more.
Kathy
Happy 1-year anniversary to you, Kathy! That’s awesome. I appreciate all your encouragement and look forward to reading more of your work as well!
Congratulations on 2 years. Linda (books, photographs, and artwork) suggested I pop around.
The way you started blogging sounds like my experience . . . I knew next to nothing. But we learn best by doing, not by sitting on the sidelines.
Write on!
Couldn’t agree more! Linda has been awesome about commenting and visiting. I really appreciate all her support. Thanks so much for popping by and for your well wishes! 🙂
I started blogging about 3 years back. I was terrible. Had no clue what to write, how to write and was just a confused boy. Strangely I got my English GCSE grade and it was a B. Everyone who reads my blog, think the examiners corrupted my paper and gave me a fake grade. 🙂 Well Done! I love the blog.
3 years! That’s fantastic! I was telling another blogger that I found out yesterday that blogs typically only last a year or less. Way to go! Glad that you enjoy the blog. I’ve really enjoyed reading yours as well. 🙂
Congrats!
Thanks! 🙂
I am SO EXCITED for you! 🙂
Thank you! You have been wonderful, Currie! I really appreciate all your thoughtfulness and comments. I look forward to featuring you in the near future, and I’d like to send you a thank you note/email. Just let me know which one you’d prefer and where you’d like it to go!
The way i would summarize your blog- it’s basically about “paying it forward”. Such a positive force to put it out there into the universe. Congratulation on two successful years!
I am honored my your summary! I was just explaining the idea of “pay it forward” the other night to a friend of mine. My grandfather was in the Navy. While growing up, my mom noticed that their family would sometimes invite strangers to dinner. My mom asked my grandfather why. He responded, “You can’t always repay the person that helped you, but you can help someone else.” Travelers understand this. There have been so many wonderful souls who have helped me along the way, and I try to do my best to pass it on. Thank you so much!
You’re quite inspirational! 😉 Thank you for visiting my blog and your comment 😀
Thank you! Appreciate you visiting and commenting! 🙂
hi Jacqueline, i’ve nominated you for the versatile blogger award, you can check my page for it, thanks!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.