I of course want to bask in the glory of being part of a best centrist weblog nominee. And if I may say so, a hearty congratulations to Joe and all my fellow co-bloggers who have helped make this site great.
But, egomaniac that I am, I couldn’t help but notice that my blog, The Debate Link, was a finalist for an award as well–Best of the Top 3501 – 5000. It’s the first time I’ve been a finalist for a blog award, and I’m a bit psyched.
I’ve actually been spending this winter break filling out scholarship and fellowship applications, and I keep trying to work my blog in because it is something I’m very proud of and something that (I hope) showcases my skills as a writer and thinker. But I feel like outside the community, it’s very difficult to make blogging sound impressive. After all, anyone can create one–what makes mine so special? So this is very much a validation for me, and regardless of whether I win or lose, hopefully I can point to this to show that my blog is not just an idle flight of ego-fantasy, but something that people do read and respect.
I won’t ask you to vote for me. I will ask you to look at all the blogs in the category and, if you find mine to be the best, then vote for me.
Here are all the blogs in the category:
EagleSpeak
Another Rovian Conspiracy
The Debate Link
InsoluBlog
Martin Andrade Blogs
Right From Left
Better Living Thru Blogging
CDR Salamander
Geeky Mom
Blue Gal
I’ll post a link to the voting when it opens. Good luck to everyone!