February 21, 2009

Happy Birthday to the Art of Non-Conformity

I started posting here one year ago this week. 34 countries, 174 posts, and 2700 comments later, here we are.

I’ve learned a lot over the past year, but rather than go through it here I’ll be sharing the details in a longer manifesto that I’ve been working on for a while. If all goes well, it should be ready for your consideration in another 30 days or so.

For now, thanks for reading. I’m grateful for everyone who has been here for the whole year and for everyone who has recently arrived. You guys are remarkable people! This next year will be even better, I promise.

Keep rocking the universe,

Chris

P.S. For the remarkable people who happen to be in Washington, D.C., come by for drinks tonight from 7:00-8:00 at the Brickskeller on 22nd Street.

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One-Year Candle Image by R. Parmiter

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17 Responses to “Happy Birthday to the Art of Non-Conformity”

February 21, 2009

Jason Weaver

Congratulations Chris! I’ve been reading for about six months now and always look forward to reading new posts. What are you going to do once you’ve visited every country? Are there any you’d particularly like to spend more time in?
February 21, 2009

Chris

@Jason,

Thanks! As for what’s next, well, I still have a long time to go but I imagine I’ll always do some kind of traveling. And yes, there are a lot of countries I’d like to return to for longer visits at some point.
February 21, 2009

Joely Black

Happy birthday! I’ve only just discovered you but I love what I’ve discovered so far.

J xx
February 21, 2009

Pace

Happy Birthday, AONC! May you see many more. (:
February 21, 2009

Boyan Penkov

Happy birthday and props to the fantastic site!
February 21, 2009

Jen

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I’ve only been reading for a month or so but you do an excellent job and I for one love the site!! Hope you’re getting a cake to celebrate! x
February 21, 2009

Chris H

Thanks for everything!
Happy Birthday!
February 21, 2009

The Global Traveller

Congrats Chris. I enjoy both your travel and your inspirational posts. Putting ideas into practice is the hard bit (at least for me).
February 21, 2009

Kate

Happy birthday! Hope to someday bump into you somewhere in the world.
February 21, 2009

Nicolai

Congratulations and happy birthday!

What are some new-to-you countries you plan/hope to visit this year?
February 21, 2009

Chris

Thanks, guys! You all are so kind.

@Nicolai,

Well, among other things I hope to finish most of South America and make at least one trip each to a few places in Africa and Central Asia. Those are in addition to the usual Round-the-World trips, stopovers in places I’ve already been, etc. Stay tuned…
February 21, 2009

Suz

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
February 22, 2009

Michael

One year, great milestone! I have throughly enjoyed your blog and look forward to continuing to do so. World domination is not an event; it is a process. If I were in DC I’d buy you a drink to celebrate. Perhaps another time, in another time zone. As they say in Chinese “jia you!” (step on the gas)
February 22, 2009

Brother

Congrats on a such a solid year. I’m continually amazed by how you manage to make three long, quality posts every week. I think I may have started to run thin on ideas by month three.
February 22, 2009

Hayden Tompkins

Congratulations, Chris! I came to AoNC when you wrote your awesome manifesto and have been a happy reader ever since. I know you’ll reach many more milestones.
February 23, 2009

Shanna

Congrats, Chris!
AoNC and I share a birthday–how auspicious! AoNC is not only aesthetically lovely, but the content is tops. You are an inspiration to me and I know you will continue to provide for the community in your selfless and ground-breaking way. We are on similar paths–I only hope mine blossoms with the clarity yours has

Cheers, my friend.
February 27, 2009

April

Excellent blog. Congrats on reaching a year. YOU keep rocking the universe so WE can keep reading about it!