About eight months ago I started this blog simply to teach myself about blogging.
Since I was mainly doing this for my own edification, I didn't expect anyone outside a few family and friends to take any notice. Although we've only averaged 7 visitors per day, there are some surprises; these are not all family and friends. Among the last 40 visitors to Astroroach are readers from Madrid, Paris, Santiago, Taipei and Oslo. Surprisingly I have a global audience.
Like the blog, I started the Astroroach podcast as a learning exercise, but to my astonishment the podcast has acquired 112 subscribers in less than a month, not to mention those that just listen online. It's gratifying to think there are people out there who actually want to listen to my ramblings.
Even more surprising is the power of video. On YouTube my videos have been viewed 15,743 times, which makes this blog seem more than a little lame. That's why I've now begun to experiment with video blogging and video podcasting.
My biggest surprise over the last few months is how much I truely enjoy sharing my thoughts, along with things I consider important, interesting or amusing. It's addictive.
Still, it would be even better to have a two-way conversation, and for that, I need your help. Let me know what you like or don't like. Are there subjects you'd like me to discuss? Subjects you'd like me to quit talking about? Subjects you want to hear more of?
The sites used in the various incarnations of Astroroach allow comments, so give me some feedback people! You can also e-mail randy.roach@gmail.com, or IM rroach75150 on Yahoo Messenger. Help me make Astroroach - blog, vlog or podcast - the best it can be.
Thanks!
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