Well, I started this blog one year ago today. Why call it Gratuitous Rex? Why not?
I had always wanted to do some writing and a friend introduced me to blogging, so why not? My first blog post was this general piece about starting a blog and wanting to keep doing it, build momentum around it where I struggled with momentum with many other interests in the past.
GRex started as an outlet for comedy writing. In a former life I’ve done stand up comedy and I still think of goofy things daily.
But somewhere around December it morphed into “this is what’s going on in my life, and I’ll try to make it entertaining, but if not, it’ll just be real.”
I’ve had the privilege of being in contact with countless other bloggers and readers, them reading mine and me reading theirs, being in each other’s lives. Thank you for that. It’s a great community. I’ve even met a few of you (and may high-five a fellow blogger at this upcoming NY Marathon. I’ll be on 4th Ave and 87th St, left side of the Ave just past the Dunkin Donuts in the Santa hat.) Lots of fun.
For the year, I’ve made 480 posts, got 19,190 views, had 7,993 visitors (though I’m pretty sure those are not unique individuals, i think they’re daily numbers rolled up, so lots of duplicated people. Still impressive,) my best day for views had 256.
My blog has been read by people in 120 countries (including the elusive Greenland!) I think that’s pretty damn cool. Bringing people together from all over. Hello globe!
Congrats! Looking forward to your next year!
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Thanks Vic!
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Congrats Rex!
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Thanks!
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Congrats.!! Felicidades.!!
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Gracias!
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Congratulations. You’ve made it yours, all the way, GRex. Cheers to year two.
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Thanks bud
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I’m pleased to have met you in person my dear. xoxo
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Me too! Thanks for making it happen
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I just need an excuse to be there again…
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: D
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Congratulations. You are appreciated for the color you bring to blogging with your posts. Many more blogging years to come! 😀
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Thanks!
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Congrats Rex!! Cheers and for many more! 🙂
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Thanks, my friend
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Congrats, Rex! Love the blog and looking forward to another year!
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Thanks Laura!
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Congrats on one year, Rex. Blog on !!
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Thanks !
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I’ve gotta remember that. 4th and 87th at DD. Santa Hat!
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Yes!
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