Episode 51

In a flash (well not literally or figuratively for me), I've reached the big fifty post mark. It's quite an achievement considering that all my other blogs slowed at about 15 or 20 posts (with the exception of Anarchy in the UK). With that in mind, I consider this blog a success. I'm proud that I've been able to keep a stream of content, even if it ranges from good to barbecue sauce related (see barbecue sauce execs). I've tried some things that haven't panned out (looking back, I notice the two editions of "Eshort"... what the hell was I thinking). It's time to look ahead. There are ways I want to improve this blog and some are within reach while others probably aren't. I just want to talk about those a little... in list form! (dun dun duhhhh...hhh)

1. Use Labels
Blogger has a nifty system that allows you to label your posts (ie: I could label this post as rambling nonsense... and I will). Basically, readers are able to search for posts that address specific topics or items. Nifty eh?
Likelihood of victory: Seven thumbs up

2. Write for myself
Sometimes I feel like I need to write for a specific audience. For instance, say I write about Left 4 Dead 2. My mother reads this blog. She doesn't care about that. She probably doesn't know what that is... which is fine. However, I shouldn't not write about it because I feel my audience may not be interested. Let's face it, in America, we don't know what we're interested in until it's on every night from 5 to 6 PM.
Likelihood of victory: Four bottles with fairies.. whoo!

3. Get more user participation
I enjoy hearing comments from people. I enjoy reading what my friends and family write. However, I'm under the impression that either they don't want to do this or for some reason can't do it. Kudos to Nic for being the most dependable commenter (even if it's at a rate of 1 a month and usually is only some smart ass remark).
Likelihood of victory: I'm not Eric Dietz, and I'm playing Simpsons Scene It against him.

4. Turn this thing into a website
I would like that way more... I just have no idea how... and I'm not going to take the time to learn. I'm sure it's very easy... at least if you already know how to do it. At this point, I'm much more interested in reading, playing guitar, going back to my Japanese, and training for a marathon than doing this.
Likelihood of victory: I might as well be Mercutio, counting on Romeo to have my back...