The Last Page
Blogs aren't like books. There is no width of paper that equals a whole. No two halves to hold in your two separate hands... measuring with your fingers how far away you are from the beginning and how close you are to the end. With blogs, one day the posts just stop showing up. Today is my last page here.
Confession: While the competition was in full swing to choose the Good Mood Blogger last winter, I made up a song about it. The words were just "Good Mood Blogger! Good Mood Blogger!" over and over. I guess maybe it was more of a chant than an actual song. But there was a tune to it and also a kind of involuntary Elaine-esque dance move that accompanied it. I had a lot of nervous energy because I really wanted the job. : )
And now the song has been stuck in my head for the past six months. Almost annoyingly so. Like let's say I had a bad day and I really wanted to wallow in my grumpiness. It would pop in my head. "Good mood blogger!" And it would prod me to remember one of the tips I'd written, or the research I'd read about all the reasons being positive means being healthier and more productive and energetic... not just happier.
In one of my posts here, I wrote about making good habits a part of your daily routine to permanently change your life for the better. Well for that reason, this experience has certainly been good for me.
I mean what if you devoted a couple hours of your daily life to thinking about any particular topic? Let's say you spent a couple hours every day looking into sea turtles, pondering them a bit, and then blogging about them. Then you read comments from other people about their thoughts on sea turtles. Inevitably you'd become much more knowledgeable about sea turtles.
The best side effect this job had on me was that I became much more knowledgeable about positivity. I've learned tips and tricks and truth that won't shake out of my head even when I'm cranky and I wish they would. They're stuck in there like that Good Mood Blogger chant.
It's been wonderful, in a very large part because of you.
Thank You.
-Brigitte
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Rae Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wow has it been six months already? That's crazy! We'll miss your blog, Brigitte.
Will you be making more video blogs now? :D
Eric Jaffa Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Thanks for doing a good job.
Good luck in your next endeavor.
Gil Wednesday, June 30, 2010
I enjoy reading your blog when I can. You always have a positive / fun vibe. I look forward to seeing where you show up next.
Chris Drucker Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Thank you for all the tips and quotes and everything. There really have been times when your good mood blog put me in a good mood, or helped me to focus on something positive, when I was feeling down. It was nice to see, that you managed to keep your style. I really like the way you write about life and the world and us people living in it. That's why I voted for you and that's why I knew that you would do a great job as a Good Mood Blogger.
I hope your blogs never stop showing up, see you on your site :-)
Chris
osumarko Wednesday, June 30, 2010
6 months flew by. I'm going to miss having a daily blog to read from you. You did an awesome job.
Sarah N Fisk Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wow! Done already? We'll miss you greatly! Make sure you let us know what you're up to next.
Blargal Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Hello, Brigitte.
I miss you already. Actually it has been very informative, reading your take on things positive. I suppose there will be a bit of a void, in your follower's daily routine,waiting for your next tome.
But I have confidence it will be out there.
Searchin' for a note, pure and easy
Playing so free, like a breath rippling by...
The Who "The Song Is Over"
Linh Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Time sure does fly... I swear it was last week you just started posting.
Keep us updated on your blog!
Rachel Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Can't believe 6 months is already over! Let us know where we can continue to follow you!
christine Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Awe. Time really does fly.
David Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Excellent job, Brigitte! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into this blog. I've found your posts witty, informative, and insightful. I've really looked forward to reading them when I get home from work each day. Best wishes on your next endeavor!
Rob Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wow that went by fast!
Thank you for all your blogs! I loved reading them.
Danielle Wednesday, June 30, 2010
I will certainly miss these blogs!! You are my favorite!!
Amber Thursday, July 01, 2010
Boo! I'm going to miss you here but have a feeling that you'll still be around..."out there" in Internet Land. Best of luck in whatever you choose to do next!
Joe436 Thursday, July 01, 2010
This blog has always been a great thing to read after a long day at work. I hope SAM-e never takes them down. I'll keep coming back to read blogs that I forgot or ones that are stuck in my head (just like a certain song) because they never fail to cheer me up.
Thank you Brigitte
PS. I'm thinking the 'Good Mood Blogger' song would go great with a polka tune.
C.R. Thursday, July 01, 2010
Thank You for the last 6 months. Well done.
Brigitte Thursday, July 01, 2010
Thank you so much for the kind words, everybody! For those that asked, I definitely will keep you posted on my next project! Not here though - over on my personal blog at brigittedale.com : )
romeo Thursday, July 01, 2010
reading books isn't the same as understanding them.
the whole process is actually rather dishonest -the moment we censure or compromise our own thoughts to suit an audience.
no one here is ever real or dignified enough
to say what we all know is true..
-everyone wears a mask of self importance.
all intelligence is measured by the capacity to learn from direct experience.
originality is perhaps a fable and a myth..
can you walk the walk and be honest with yourself....
are you only a dreamer?
or do you dare to live them out?
bob Thursday, July 01, 2010
never bring a sham to a pillow fight :)
Mikhaela Thursday, July 01, 2010
No! I'll have to take The Good Mood Blog out of my bookmarks! I loved this blog... Love you Brigitte!
Lisa Friday, July 02, 2010
Brigitte,
Thanks so much for all your hard work and great insight. Your posts are always so fun and uplifting to read.
And for everyone else, though Brigitte might be done blogging here at SAM-e.com, we hope everyone will stay tuned for more good mood inspiring posts. We also appreciate your feedback, so let us know what you want to see. Thanks everyone for your great comments and ideas.
-Lisa
Joe436 Saturday, July 03, 2010
I keep coming here forgetting that there is no new blogs.
Jackle61 Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Six months, huh? Well,,, whatever you get into, I hope it's something we get to vote on to help you get it. It's fun coming out in force to get you into something. We've got your back,,, whatever it may be. Thanks for being you, Mark
Wendy Robertson Saturday, July 10, 2010
Wow Bridgette,
Indeed time goes by so so fast and we move on.
hopefully to bigger and better things.
Just wanted to say you did a fabulous Job and wish you all the luck in wherever Life may lead you.
You defiantly will shine in whatever you do.
Rich Monday, July 12, 2010
Inspiring and great writing - thanks! Would have been great to keep reading more...