Time to check this place in.

Right around the end of December I usually do a wrap-up post for the year that's about to end. I'm sitting here typing 2009's entry right now, and I'm baffled to see that this site hasn't been updated in two solid months; that's never happened before.

I feel guilty because it's like I'm neglecting my firstborn child; this blog has served me well since I decided to get into this weird world of writing almost four years ago. However, that analogy explains why I shouldn't feel guilty all the same: Crave Thought's grown up, and I've got to turn my attention towards its younger siblings.

In reality, I started this blog because I didn't have anywhere else to publish my work. It's been here for me through thick and thin, and if there's a piece I don't feel I can publish anywhere else, I know I can always put it here. However, that's happening less and less now that I've got other places that accept whatever my cynicism-addled brain can church out. I'm content to just let Crave Thought enter the twilight of its life, rocking back and forth on a chair at the blog retirement home, jumping back in the saddle for a blaze of glory whenever the ratings need it.

I'd be nowhere close to where I am right now without this place. As I type I'm putting together a portfolio site that just uses my name as its brand instead of this site. I need to start moving forward towards bigger and better things, and 2010's the year to do that.

So rest in peace, Crave Thought. So long, and thanks for all the posts.