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Me? In 9Rules? How can that be?

I’m shocked. I just found out that I was accepted into 9Rules! For those who don’t know what 9Rules is, here’s a bit from their About page:

9rules is a community of the best weblogs in the world on a variety of topics. We started 9rules to give passionate writers more exposure and to help readers find great blogs on their favorite subjects. It’s difficult to find sites worth returning to, so 9rules brings together the very best of the independent web all under one roof.

The 9 rules that the community is built on:

  1. Love what you do.
  2. Never stop learning.
  3. Form works with function.
  4. Simple is beautiful.
  5. Work hard, play hard.
  6. You get what you pay for.
  7. When you talk, we listen.
  8. Must constantly improve.
  9. Respect your inspiration.

I submitted System 13 to the Round 5 submission, which was in October. I’ll admit: I honestly didn’t think I’d ever get in, but I wanted to try anyway. Since I’ve been blogging, 9 Rules has kind of been that lofty white peak that you hope to reach, but think you will. When I started this blog, I really wanted to try and make it worth something – unlike my past attempts at blogging. (My previous blogs just sucked, quite honestly! Too angsty, whiney, and generally unpleasant!)

When the 9Rules folks started announcing the new members about a week ago, and I started looking at the people who got in, my hopes dropped even further. Me and little site, on par with these people? No way. I’ll have to keep working on my site, my writing, and then I’ll try again in the next round they have. Then I log in to my blog dashboard and see a referral link coming from… the 9Rules blog? What’s this about? Lo and behold, I’ve been accepted!

Like Steve was, I’m excited and honored, but also humbled. I simply did not expect to get in, and I’m grateful to Tyme, Scrivs and Mike for telling me otherwise. I’m eager to meet the community, and I hope I end up being worthy of that little 9Rules badge. Lastly, I’d like to apologize if this entry is rambling in nature – I’m truthfully just on a major happiness high right now!

Check out the archives, feel free to subscribe, and hope you come back! You’ll have to excuse me now. I’m off to dance a little jig.

Update: Tyme is killing me with this anticipation. Still no email! :)

Comments 26

  1. seanrox wrote:

    Congrats and welcome to the 9rules family. You are among some good people and blogs now.

    Keep up the good work and again, big congrats!

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 6:11 pm
  2. Josh wrote:

    Thanks Sean!

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 6:22 pm
  3. avuee wrote:

    I submitted too. I’m waiting to find out, but I’m quite optimistic if I’ll get accepted.

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 6:34 pm
  4. Josh wrote:

    Good luck, avuee! :)

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 6:37 pm
  5. engtech wrote:

    Congrats man.

    I submitted as well. I hope they sent out rejection letters as well. Waiting is the hardest part. :)

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 7:59 pm
  6. Edrei wrote:

    Woohoo…you’re a 9ruler too. Welcome to fold!

    At least you knew what 9rules was before you joined. I didn’t know what they were until people started to congratulate me. I really didn’t know they were that big. :P

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 8:01 pm
  7. Josh wrote:

    engtech: Thanks! :) Good luck, I hope you get in! And yes, waiting is the hardest part. Even though I’m “in”, I’m still waiting for the email with the user agreement, login info, etc.

    Edrei: Thanks also! And yeah, I knew what 9rules was LONG before I submitted. I looked at the community with lust when I was blogging before. I’m still a bit shocked that System 13 was accepted!

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 8:34 pm
  8. Edward Mills wrote:

    Congrats Josh
    I found out just a couple of days ago and I’m still feeling the good vibes!
    See you around 9rules.
    ed

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 8:37 pm
  9. Josh wrote:

    Thanks Ed. :) See you at 9rules (whenever Tyme emails me!)

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 8:53 pm
  10. LearningNerd wrote:

    Wow, congrats! Your blog is definitely 9rules-worthy!

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 9:09 pm
  11. Ralph Dagza wrote:

    Congrats bro

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 10:44 pm
  12. Jay wrote:

    Holy moly bud! Congratulations, well deserved whether you believe it or not. :P

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 11:42 pm
  13. Chad wrote:

    Hey buddy – just stopping by. Congrats on getting into 9rules. Check out the forums when you get a chance. Cheers!

    Posted 14 Dec 2006 at 11:45 pm
  14. Josh wrote:

    Jay: Thanks, man. :)

    Chad: Will do, as soon as Tyme gives me the info! lol.

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 12:19 am
  15. Phil Renaud wrote:

    Hey man, welcome to 9rules, its great to have you. Went through your site, very nice stuff.

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 1:20 am
  16. Kristin K. W. wrote:

    Congratulations, Josh! You deserve it.

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 1:59 am
  17. Cas wrote:

    One of my minions, a 9ruler! I feel so proud! *sniff*

    Congratulations sweetheart!

    I look forward to seeing you in the forums :D

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 2:51 am
  18. Brendan wrote:

    Well done. :)

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 2:56 am
  19. Josh wrote:

    Phil, Kristin, Cas, and Brendan: Thanks, thanks, thanks, and thanks! :)

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 7:53 am
  20. Mike Rundle wrote:

    Don’t underestimate yourself Josh, your blog is awesome, that’s why you’re in 9rules!

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 10:48 am
  21. Josh wrote:

    Thanks Mike. By the way, apparently, your way of writing is spam-like: Akismet had you marked as a spam comment!

    Do me a favor and poke Tyme. I’ve been waiting since last night in anticipation for that email. It’s like I’m “in” 9rules.. but not! :)

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 11:46 am
  22. Sean wrote:

    Wow, Josh, that’s great! Congratulations! :)

    Posted 15 Dec 2006 at 6:45 pm
  23. Josh wrote:

    Thanks Sean. :)

    Posted 16 Dec 2006 at 12:06 am
  24. Neko wrote:

    Well done Josh :) You’ve set a target for fellow Brighmeadow minions to aspire to..

    Neko out

    Posted 18 Dec 2006 at 8:43 am
  25. Josh wrote:

    Thanks Neko! :)

    Posted 18 Dec 2006 at 10:41 am
  26. Oneocore wrote:

    Welcome to 9rules,i’m not joined yet.But good to see you over there spend some time on 9rules notes.Have fun…
    And once again congratulations.Keep it up.

    Posted 16 Sep 2007 at 3:34 am

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