When I began this project, I'd set out to write about my experiences as I filled an entire year with my favorite show. As I say in the "About" section, Star Trek has always been there for me. It has been a constant in my hectic, ever-changing life. I can't remember a time in my history when I wasn't familiar with/talking about/playing pretend/etc. Star Trek and that's the case now more than ever. My days are filled with Star Trek. This project is often the first thing I think about when I wake up and the last thing I think about before I fall asleep. Now, Star Trek is my life. And, I pretty much anticipated that. You can't knowingly binge-watch 700 episodes of a thing and not anticipate some level of daily-life takeover.
Here's the thing that's surprised me though: about once a week, I get an email or a comment from a friend, an acquaintance, or a total stranger, telling me how much they appreciate this blog. I had never intended for this to be a solitary journey (again the "About" section clearly says: join me!) but I'd also never anticipated that my little, personal project might reach so many people. I'm humbled, touched, and beyond grateful for the support that you have shown me and my little project because, as you've read, or you can read, or you will read, this is a very personal endeavor for me.
Star Trek has always been a special part of my life, one I kept close to my heart, one I didn't want to discuss with other fans. I didn't join forums or comment on message boards as I did with other shows (at various times I was a member of X-files, Sailor Moon, and Frasier chatrooms--it was the 90's) but my feelings about Star Trek were tied too closely to my real, personal life for me to share my opinions. My memories of watching "Best of Both Worlds" were still too distinct, too arresting--for me to bring the episode up in conversation with a fan who might say that it was a stupid season finale.
But, thanks to your support and your kind words and just the fact that you show up here every day (for 100 posts) and let me talk to you about my favorite show for a few minutes, I'm not really scared anymore. I'm elated. I'm grateful. And, I can't wait for the next 100 posts.
Now, back to the show. I still have three episodes to watch today!
Are you going to end this blog when "the year" ends? I fear that too often. Hopefully no one has already asked this and I missed it, but it would be great to have this blog grow and continue after you finish watching all the episodes. I think we'd be really sad if it was just a year. I'm sure you'll never run out of things to talk about when it comes to Star Trek. Or! - Maybe you'll do a "My Year of (something else)" ??
ReplyDeleteChris, I have a lot of anxiety about this too. Don't be fearful, I have no intention of abandoning My Year of Star Trek. I may not post every day but I fully intend to keep watching Star Trek and writing about once my official year is over. I do have some ideas for how to further develop the blog and some other ideas about other things that I could do.
DeleteI'm glad. It's such an awesome community you have growing here.
DeleteI wondered the same thing. This is one blog I genuinely make sure to visit and share and keep up with. Good to hear it'll go on.
ReplyDeleteYes! There's no way I'll abandon this blog. Honestly, I think I could write about Star Trek for the rest of my life--there's certainly enough material. I have over thirty pages of notes from the episodes I've watched so far and the vast majority of that stuff doesn't make it into the blog.
DeleteHappy 100 entries!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteCongratulations on 100 episodes! That's quite an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Delete100 posts. as Karen said that is quite an accomplishment--especially since each and every post had something in it that lifted the soul of the reader. Congratulations.
ReplyDeletePerhaps (I am all about stargate sg1 and now atlantis..) you could do a year of sg1? Ten seasons would take you well over a year!! (not to mention sg atlantis)...
I am now on the first season of stargate atlantis, wraith and all. Not quite as relaxing as my star trek... but good enough to keep watching...
Good luck in the finishing of the task at hand...
Doug, thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your comment! Because Star Trek has made such a positive impact on my life, I sincerely hope to make a real, positive contribution with this blog.
DeleteI'm definitely considering a lot of options for next year's project and I've got some ideas. I think SG1 sounds like a great one.
Thanks again!
and not to mention the short, ill-fated (for some at least) Stargate Universe. I never watched *any* of SGU (or Atlantis for that matter). The screen-caps and descriptions of SGU I saw always seemed to dark,and moody - too much like a Battlestar Galactica clone.
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