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I Have A Cold...

Posted on Dec. 17, 2007 at 9:00 AM

The Big News: Starting January 1st I will no longer blogging on HSB. Instead I am moving onto bigger and better things by starting my own website: www.reliantclay.com please check it out and tell me what you think!

 

But until January first I will still be posting 5 days a week as I have for the last 16 months.

 

At my new site I will be posting about my life and my thoughts once a week. The rest of the week’s posts will consist of posts on music by myself, and posts by other writers. Think of it as an e-mag with just way too much music in it.

 

I will be leaving HSB completely, only leaving comments to a select few. I will respond to most comments left on my new site by commenting myself, as most professional blogs do. I will keep up with online friendships using my new site’s message boards—not by using HSB.

 

Why am I leaving HSB?

 

1.       I won’t have time to blog like I do now, thanks to living at college.

2.       My blog will be able to reach people who are not homeschoolers.

3.       I will blog for those that want to read, not those that simply want comments from me

4.       My blog will be more professional, having it’s own domain name

 

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The Grammy nominations are out, and the year-end charts were published. Let’s throw out what the big wigs and the sales figures say for a moment, and I’ll share my personal top 5 singles of 2007:

 

1.       Hey There Delilah, Plain White T’s

OK, so it is really sad that I’m admitting this to the world, but yes. This song gets me every time.

 

2.       Apologize, Timberland+One Republic

The best producer on the planet has made one of the best sounding songs I’ve heard all year. The lyrics are hard for me to relate to, but emotionally gripping nonetheless.

 

3.       Waiting On The World To Change, John Mayer

An anthem for how my mind looks at the world.

 

4.       Critically Acclaimed, Avenged Sevenfold

A truly soul wrenching hard rock song…with a hook and chorus? Sounds crazy but they did it. Support the troops!

 

5.       How Far We’ve Come, Matchbox 20

Again, words that I wish I had written—and a sound that is the definition of fresh.

 

So what were your guys top 5 this year?

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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 9:17 AM. Author: Destiney
Aww..so u are leaving to now...well that's just great..noone will have comments anymore.LOL. it doesn't matter to me though cause I'm gone
*~Des~*
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 9:37 AM. Author: karatechick1
You're leaving??? Bummer. I'll definitely bookmark your new site, though.

~Faith~
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 9:42 AM. Author: Jo
Aww... you're leaving HSB? At least you'll still be blogging! And yes, I will be reading your posts over there, although I might not have much to say about the music =)

:::Jo:::
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 10:04 AM. Author: CerealKiller
Dang it, everyone's leaving HSB for blogspot... or just leaving. :(
You, Destiney, Erin, SouthernBelle, TC...

I'm like the only person I know of on HSB who has a blogspot blog but hasn't left...
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 10:32 AM. Author: 01charger
Chris~
i will definetly be keeping up with you on the new blog. I am glad you are still going to be blogging.
Ashley
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 10:39 AM. Author: 01charger
hey~
I just wanted to let you know that i added a link to your new blog in the " My Links" part of my sidebar.
Ashley
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 10:41 AM. Author: GeorgiaGurl821
HaHa.. i know it's uncanny right? how can one human being be so funny? I ask myself this question alot lol.. ok ok im such a freak lol Ttyl


Lauren<3
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Author: CrossView
Ooh! Thanks for leaving your new address! =D
Looks good!

Hope the cold's gone soon! =/

Re: #3. What if I'm out for both?
I enjoy reading your entries.
But....
I smile when I get a comment from you.

Since I'm not trying to increase my comment count and am actually glad to hear from *you* that should be ok, eh?

And I don't have a top 5 for the year. I could probably come up with a top 100, though??!! =P
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Yep, totally agree with ya.

Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 11:26 AM. Author: Flexstyle
Heh, now ya know why I don't blog on HSB very much. I've got a TON of friends and acquaintances that aren't homeschoolers and yet I don't really want my personal life too much out there on the web. Actually the other reason is that I'm a lazy bum and don't feel like trying to come up with something deep and insightful every couple of days. And talking about MWA isn't really deep and insightful. So I just kinda use it for keeping in touch with some friends...mainly you, actually. Since you're the only HSB-er I've met in person.

And about the whole comments thing, yeah I totally agree with ya there. I'm the same way here on my other "community site" (ACIDplanet). When I leave a comment I try to say something real, not just "HEY CHECK MAH LATEST!" It's not just an HSB thing--it's something that happens all over the intarwebz. I almost never return my comments/reviews unless the other person has something worth commenting on.

Ah well. Stay in touch, okay?
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 11:47 AM. Author: TC
WHEW! I'm so glad you finally made your big announcement. I was bursting with excitement!!

I have zero input on the Top Five Singles. As you know, I have 4 kids, so I am forced to listen to whatever they like. Bleh.
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 11:52 AM. Author: 01charger

I keep forgetting to say things I want to. Anyway, I wanted to tell you my top five fave songs. ( These can be Christian, Pop, Country whatever right?)

Anyway, I hope so, cause here they are:

1. " Something Crazy" by Steven Curtis Chapman

2. " Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman

3. " Children of God" by Steven Curtis Chapman ( I guess you can tell I like him! LOL!)

4. " Our Song" by Taylor Swift

5. " Teardrops on My Guitar" by Taylor Swift ( that is a 2007 song right? Sorry if it isn't!) ( I guess you can tell I like her too?)

OK Chris~ there you go, my top 5 fave songs from 2007!

Talk to you Later,

Ashley

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Say WHAT!

Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 12:15 PM. Author: Akuchi
Gone? As in gone with the wind? Gone like a freight train? Gone like Tuesday's gone? Gone as in the sparrow to the sunset? TT.TT Well, if you must, you must. Wish you the best of luck in the world and Marines. Take care! I'll leave comments every day till you disapear (with the exception of Christmas Eve and day when I'll be currently indisposed. I'll owe you two comments then.)

Bye-cha. Kayla.

Edited by Akuchi on Dec. 17, 2007 at 12:22 PM
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 12:38 PM. Author: Kalene
*cries* thats sad. i guess i will have to cope. i checked out your website. cool! i left a comment too!
xD
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 1:30 PM. Author: SeaChel
Man! Everyone I know is leaving HSB!!! It's so sad! Oh well, I'll go check out your new blog!

~SeaChel
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 1:43 PM. Author: POTCgirl
I want to see "I am Legend" Very badly. Dont worry I am sure u will know how to spell one day...LOL...I hope that darn cold goes away...I had one two weeks ago....It drove me nuts!!
I hope u r having a wonderful Holiday Season!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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What?!

Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 2:31 PM. Author: crazy4jesus

Your leaving HSB!? I think i'm going to cry! Your blog is definaly my fav! Will you still read some of your friends blog from HSB? idk what to say even... i'm guess i'm in shock.... *sighs* Well, I'll definaly visit your other place though... it'll just be more of a hastle but it'll be worth it...

a very depressed and sad
-Kayla
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 2:39 PM. Author: learnmylingo
So, looks like the way to get lots of comments is to just say you're leaving... But, yeah, whatever works.
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 7:06 PM. Author: 50MinuteSong
nail gun. why didn't i think of it? pretty sweet thought right there! not bad, not bad.
wow, we are going to miss you when you leave! but i will definately come to your website. by the way reliant clay... awesome title!
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Posted Dec. 17, 2007 at 7:23 PM. Author: redsox24
Y IZ EVERYONE LEAVING!???????????
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Posted Dec. 18, 2007 at 9:33 AM. Author: haffgrim
Bye chris. At least You have good reasons for leaving. Bye1
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Posted Dec. 18, 2007 at 2:54 PM. Author: bethanyrae
Hey Chris,
I had been wondering how you were going to keep up this blogging pace once you started college full time. Your move doesn't really surprise me. I know there are a lot who are really going to miss seeing your blog here. I think it's a good move for you, with promise in it. Having been around a "while" I can look back at several different consecutive "lives" I've had. I'm sure this one will have been a favorite of yours.
bethanyrae
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