(Note: This has been updated from the original post earlier this morning, which was missing 300 words thanks to the new “auto-save” feature on the new “WordPress Editor.” In short: I almost had a stroke already this morning…)
The latest round in The Public Blogger’s “Performer of the Year” competition has been completed, and thanks to your continued support — and a little help from Canada,eh? — I not only made it through the round but remain in the No. 1 spot after sweeping the public and judges vote. And yes, and investigation has been launched.
My reaction when the results were posted was something along the lines of:
“HOLY @#$%!”
So what does this mean exactly?
I have no idea, other than I’ll be heading into Round Six with my fellow nominees — Oscar, Rebecca, Kelly and Charles — this Sunday for our next challenge, which is called “RAW.” The one thing I do know is that if they want the ratings to stay up, it better include me keeping my clothes on.
I also know that, since round 5 is officially over, I can share this video about my 24-hour Canadian citizenship on my blog for those of you who might’ve missed it because 1) You couldn’t get the link to open on your browser, 2) You were worried there may be nudity and maple syrup involved, 3) Your search engine derailed somewhere near Alberta, 4) It’s still too early to think about anything but Glenn, or 5) You have no idea what I’m talking about because you stumbled onto this blog after Googling “performance issues.”
Whatever the reason you’re here, I want to thank you for your continued and unwavering support on this journey. There have been some moments when I’ve questioned my participation in this, and your support has been an inspiration for me; I feel like I am representing you and your faith in me, as well as the importance of humor in our lives.
Oh great, now I’m stressed out. I should’ve kept my fat mouth shut!
Anyway, as I head into Round 6 this Sunday, here’s my “24-hour Candian citizenship” video in its entirety, eh?
Again, my sincere Thank You and appreciation for all of your continued support and encouragement in this competition. Wherever I end up, whether it be in the finals on Dec. 30 or before that due to elimination, I want you to know what a privilege it is having your support. I promise to do my best to earn it every week.
Unless there’s dancing involved…
Truly, Thank You.
— Ned
P.S. This post replaces the first version, which I did on the “new and improved” WordPress editor only to discover it’s “auto-save” feature didn’t work. I am back to the old version and the safety of having a “save” button. #hatesnewversion
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Seriously, Ned, you’re an honorary Canadian, buddy!
Your maple syrup and Justin Trudeau onesie are in the mail…
Lol! Thanks, Robert.
I think I’m having an actual stroke right nbow because this post is missing about 300 words thanks to the new “auto-save” feature that WordPress installed yesterday. There is no “save” button, so I trusted it was all being saved automatically.
Yes, I’m definitely haveing a stroke…
I use the old version so there’s always a “save’ available.
Bear down and hang in there, buddy.
How can I get the old version back? I hate this one! (I’m talking about WordPress, not me personally…)
Don’t stroke out….once you snuggle into that Justin Trudeau onesie, you’ll feel much better! Robert…where do I get one of those?? And thankfully I still have the old version as well with the trusty save button….yikes….why can’t WP just stop “improving” their site?
I’d like to snuggle up to the WordPress administration and strangle someone with that onsie! I don’t understand why mine automatically switched over mid-day yesterday. It’s terribly slow and untrustworthy! It’s like Congress!
I’m going to cling to my old version for as long as I can!! We’ll send some maple syrup to you in prison if you get arrested – although it would be justifiable homicide.
Lol! I’m a pretty cool-headed person.
Just not today…;)
Try going to your “My Sites” & then to WP admin. That should take you to the old version & then you can see if it saved in your drafts.
Thanks, Lynn 😉 Apparently it didn’t save, so I’m back to square one. But at least I know how to get to the old version with the “save” button. Thank You!
Gah, that sucks! Happy rewriting!
Thanks! Maybe it’ll be even better!
*pokes eye with pencil*
When you pull up the post in the dashboard, did you scroll down to the revisions?
Yes, nada 😦 I just reposted the uodated version 😉
In our defence, we pretty much think of your country as southern Canada until about the Kentucky border…anything south of that is too cray-cray for most of Canada.
I think we can all agree on that cray-cray border.
If you can’t get Canadians to like you, you are seriously messed up…
Good point. Justin Bieber being the exception, of course.
what, he doesn’t like you?
It’s a mutual understanding we have. He just doesn’t know it.
just as well
HA HA! Great video Ned! You are gonna win! I just KNOW it!!!!!! 😀
Thanks, Courtney!
[An actual Candian endorsement, folks]
I noticed you showed a quick glimpse of Canada’s Wonderland. You do realize that it is in Ontario, and you are only going as far as Alberta, and there are two provinces between Alberta and Ontario? (Your quick geography lesson).
I noticed you showed a quick glimpse of Canada’s Wonderland. You do realize that it is in Ontario, and you are only going as far as Alberta, and there are two provinces between Alberta and Ontario? (Your quick geography lesson).
Yikes! Sounds like I’ll need an even faster car than I thought! By the way, you are now my official Canadian Geograophy consultant…
Not a problem, and if you need a guide in Seoul, South Korea, my daughter has just moved there.
Great! And… um… I generally don’t make it that far South. But thanks! 😉
I don’t believe that all Canadians punctuate their sentences with “eh….” I’ve never heard Justin Beiber say it. At least…I don’t think…he’s said it. Maybe he’s not a real Canadian. Or maybe Canada banned him from referencing them in any way, casual or not. I’m pretty sure you’ve got this in the bag – but, just in case, I’m sure your subtle promotion of a certain upcoming movie will win you some more fans.
Haha! I couldn’t blame Canada for banning Bieber from any Canadian association.
Welcome to Canada. Good luck with the medical system. It’s not what you think. We may have some coverage but good luck finding a doc. If you do good luck getting one that actually cares…
As far as specialists…well you could see one but, you’d have to wait 6 months to a year to get in..
Congrats on your win!