The First Follower

Today morning when I logged on to my blog, I was surprised to notice that someone had actually started following my blogs. And I was even more surprised to find it was Melvin, one of friends and classmates. The sense of euphoria is still to settle down. To add to the joy he has just started following me when I am just a couple of hits away from making it 100 hits to the blog.

Today Melvin, my friend has made my day and also years to come in my life. I do cherish our friendship. Now each time I log in I will know I have someone who going to follow the blogs and connect with the thought. I am yet get my words right to describe the feeling. First I never thought that with so many blogs that get started every day (I think its around 50,000 per day) I would have ever come this far. But thanks to my buddy I have. And yes also to the readers who have visited the blog so far. A special thanks to all of you too.

Milestones may come and go. The one's that are talked about the most are the first and the last. For first is the most difficult to break into and last one most of the times is the one when you peak.

This piece is dedicated to life, my readers, and my buddy Melvin.

Thanks again.

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