Let me tell you a little story.
Approximately twelve months ago, I was surfing the internet and discovered a little thing called the Bloggies—awards for noteworthy achievements in blogging over the past year. I also happened to notice that they had just introduced a brand new category for their blog awards: “Best Teen Weblog.” I read those words and a little voice inside of me said “You want to win that.”
And, so help me, I did want to.
At the time, I was already blogging, but only on a lonely little blogspot blog that almost nobody knew about. I decided it was time to get serious.
I registered my domain name. I installed Wordpress. I designed my blog’s template. This was going to be my ticket to success. I would win Best Teen Weblog next year at the Bloggies!
Of course, over the year, my blog became much more to me than an attempt at a Bloggie award. In fact, it was not long after I began writing that I forgot about that goal entirely.
Until now.
You see, it’s that time of year again. And now, right now, right this very minute, and every minute until 7pm (Pacific) Wednesday, January 10 (which is probably today by the time most of you are reading this), the Bloggies are accepting nominations.
And so, while I do not want to manipulate you or force you to do anything, if you have enjoyed reading this blog and feel it is worthy, I would heartily appreciate your nomination.
These are the categories for which Lylium.org is eligible (although certainly not necessarily worthy 
):
- Best American Weblog
- Best Photography of a Weblog
- Best Teen Weblog
- Most Humorous Weblog
- Best Writing of a Weblog
- Best-designed Weblog
- Best New Weblog
- Weblog of the Year (hahahaha)
Don’t feel like you have to nominate Lylium.org for anything if you do not want to. But if you do have the urge to put in your nominations for the Bloggies, you can do that here.
Oh, and… in spite of my little “story,” I hope it is clear that neither is this blog solely an attempt to win awards, nor will I be crushed if it does not win any. And, although it would be fun to be nominated for best teen weblog, I am not silly enough to assume that mine is the best on the web. This site is a great place to start if you are looking for some other serious teen bloggers.
/Plea.
January 10th, 2007 at 10:44 am
minor problem… it won’t let you vote unless you submit 3 different blogs. i suppose i could nominate 2 other random ones that i don’t want to win. I think it’s strange that they want the winners to fly all the way to Texas to receive their grand prize of $20.07. but hey, whatever floats your boat.
January 10th, 2007 at 10:54 am
ok, i just put two other ones in there to fulfill their requests. I hope you win!
January 11th, 2007 at 12:40 am
blast! Apparently I didn’t check my blogroll early enough today. sorry.
January 21st, 2007 at 7:13 am
You certainly have a winning chance! Lots of luck! Cheers Tisha