Happy (belated) birthday to Midnight Sun
I was busy worrying about what I was going to blog about this afternoon when I realized I'd totally forgotten about Midnight Sun's third birthday, which was technically April 30. Oops.
Happy belated blog birthday, Midnight Sun.
Man, I can't believe it's been three years since my very first post. A quick look at the numbers:
Over the years, I have written more than 2,600 posts, and Midnight Sunners have left more than 24,000 comments.
In its first week, Midnight Sun had 800 page views. Last week, Midnight Sun had 41,000 page views.
Midnight Sun has been more fun (and more frustrating) than just about anything else I've done as a writer ...
Don't hate, celebrate.
I've always loved telling people stories, which is why I got into journalism in the first place, but Midnight Sun took that love to another level.
Thanks, everybody, for helping make Midnight Sun fun.
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
God, it seems like an eternity.
Posted by: mww | May 6, 2010 3:41 PM
It's comments like these that have kept me going all along!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | May 6, 2010 3:45 PM
On the internet, three years is definitely an eternity. Unlimited props to Sam and Midnight Sun and all of its contributors and commentators for the good times! And many more to come!
Posted by: Evan | May 6, 2010 4:01 PM
But when will you get a real job? j/k
Posted by: Mikepcfl | May 6, 2010 4:57 PM
OMG. Keep posting adorable pictures like that elephant eating a CAKE and I will keep coming back. Stifling my AWWWWWS.
Oh, and congrats, Sam. :)
Posted by: kateebee | May 6, 2010 5:25 PM
Happy BDay MidSunners!!
Posted by: Sturmy | May 6, 2010 5:27 PM
Well, you outlasted me. Congratulations! I miss you, but this retirement thing is really cool.
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 6, 2010 8:00 PM
Happy Birthday MidnightSunBlog!!!!!!
: )
Posted by: Bridget | May 6, 2010 10:14 PM
Congrats Sam
Posted by: Brad | May 6, 2010 11:29 PM
Congrats, Sam!!
Posted by: JTK | May 7, 2010 8:11 AM
Ummm, yeah, but did you deduct your OWN comments from that comment tally?
Posted by: Alexander D. Mitchell IV | May 7, 2010 8:59 AM
So let's hear more about this year's happy hour(s)...
Posted by: baltimoregal | May 7, 2010 11:03 AM
Let's hope the terrible two's are over
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | May 7, 2010 8:46 PM
Congrats Sam!
Hey EL, we miss you. Can't you come and visit us sometime?
Posted by: Trixie | May 10, 2010 1:08 PM