Sunday, November 18, 2007

i know it's over


This is it kids. This is the end.

It's been 5 years since I started this blog and I can't even fathom all of the changes that have happened in that time... Aside from all the great music I heard, I did a lot of learning and growing up... I went to University and earned my degree, I made it into my favourite publication ever (NME) on several occasions, I traveled across the world several times (and attended the best music festival in the world), I fell in love with a wonderful guy, I launched my career and moved to a new city... It's the understatement of the year for me to simply say, "It's been a blast". So I'm ending this blog now, not because I don't have the time anymore, but because I'm just not the same teenager who started it. And, while I'll always love the music, my heart's just not in it anymore. It's time for me to move on.

Thanks to everyone who's visited my site, left me comments, suggested new (usually awesome) things to me, introduced me to new music and new people, and the biggest thanks of all goes to al the great people I've gotten to know as a result of this blog. I wish you all the best.

If you're interested in any future ventures of mine please feel free to
drop me an e-mail and I'll keep you posted when I get my next project up and running.

Thanks for sharing the past 5 years with me and for just giving a damn what I had to say! :)

54 Comments:

Blogger velouria said...

sadness.

looking forward to your next project!

xx

11:41 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Although I've only ever left a couple comments, I've been a long time reader of the RSS feed. I truly appreciate all the time you put in your posts; combining entertainment news from various sources and your own opinions isn't easy. Every post was solid and a delight to read!

This blog will be missed.

I wish you nothing but the best with all your future ventures!

Cheers,


Daryl

2:59 PM  
Blogger Bobby B said...

5 years is a pretty long haul but your blog has always been an excellent and informative source of information. All the best.

bob

12:09 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey

I'm pretty much in the same position as Daryl, I have been checking your blog for the two or so years and you have turned me on to new bands and sites.

Looking forward to what your do next.

Wishing you success, sunshine and happiness.

Andrew

8:49 AM  
Blogger buenaventura y tal said...

thank you for this great site.
i'm gonna miss this blog, from many music news sites this was way better and we all know it.
i hope you the best on your next projects.
keep it cool!

4:26 PM  
Blogger Dodge said...

ahhh, my original blog girlfriend...good for you! going out on your own terms...sounds like life is heading up, up and away. great job kiddo.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

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11:22 PM  
Blogger pete said...

well this sucks!
(for your readers...not for you)

i've been checking in with you (almost) daily since 12/05. i really enjoyed reading your take on whatever was happening and appreciate the time & effort you put into your blog. top drawer stuff.

i'll really miss your blog and wish you (and your guy) nothing but the best in the future.

pete

1:53 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Noooooooo! Anyway... good luck!

9:31 AM  
Blogger Mishie said...

It's been a good run and I always thought you were really funny and had great music taste. Cheers Val and maybe I'll see you around..

Mishie

6:00 PM  
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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Happy times to you! :-)

11:05 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Best of luck. Only commented a few times but it's always cool to read someone else's blog from the same area.

4:50 AM  
Blogger Steve said...

Wow. You'll be missed. All the best in the future!

8:53 PM  
Blogger heather said...

Dear, thank you for doing what you did. You inspired me as I started my own blog as another rare female music blogger in this crazy world. THANKS and good luck to you.

PS - Looks like you and I are competing for Dodge's heart -- I'm his "blog mistress," he says. Catfight? ;)

7:49 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'll miss the blog, but I admire you for moving on... best of luck, always!

mary

6:30 PM  
Blogger T.J. Gillespie said...

Well Rock Snob,
I have enjoyed your blog for quite some time--when I started reading it even had a different look and layout.
I've always enjoyed your sense of humor, style, and, of course, music. You wrote with wit, curiosity, and sincerity and, while I wish you well in the future, I will surely miss your voice.
Good luck from Philly.

10:40 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

All the best man.
Make sure I know of any future project you decide on!

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Odd... I thought I replied to this post as Mike months and months ago but I guess not.

I too, miss this blog. It definitely helped us get past all that distance when we first met. Well, that and the fact you had a car!

I hope you're having fun with the girls tonight! Obviously, I'm still thinking of you...

- Mike

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