I think everyone looks up to someone and is inspired by someone else. Even if you never met them, their work can inspire you in your own. Even fellow bloggers out there have other bloggers that they look up to and wish they could be as good, or be as creative, or have as good of content as the one they admire. Yesterday I found out that one of my first inspirations on the internet died nearly two years ago. Megan Miller of megsplace and digitalreflex passed away on June 20th 2008.
I can’t say that I didn’t kind of know, but having an inkling and then finding out for sure are two totally different things. I hadn’t seen her on AIM in a while, but I can’t believe it’s been two years. Where does the time go? It doesn’t seem like that long ago that we were talking about me writing a better blog program than just her using text files. I think she will always be an inspiration to me. It’s weird when I think back to our conversations, over ten years ago she first told me what cable internet was (though it would be years until it was available in my area), and what AOL’s BYOIA was.
Goodbye Megan, I hope you continue to inspire people wherever you are.
I don’t like to save them as jpg because then the pixels get all blurry. 😛 I wasn’t aware that bmps weren’t meant to work on the web, though.
That’s sad, but your dedication is very sweet.
Wow, she was only young as well. That is so sad.
Thank you for your comment.
I have some new photos of me, and I’m wearing the necklace so I will post some in my next blog.
I also hate being broke. It sucks. I wish money grew on trees.
tat’s so sad.. she was young 🙁
What happened to her?
Oh, that’s so sad. Sometimes inspiration is found in the funniest of places isn’t it?
Oh that is so sad. Didn’t she die of AIDS or HIV+? Hmm, that kid came back from Chile, they said he got kicked out. :O
Happy belated Valentines Day! Get any nummy chocolates? 🙂
That’s so sad! I was not familiar with her websites, but still sad nonetheless. =[
Oh..that’s sad! How did she die? It’s sad when someone that you look up to just disappears or dies like that.
I’m writing different types. Like, book reviews, tutorials, advice, and stuff like that.
Haha, I have no problem talking about smoking marijuana. I don’t see anything wrong with it really.
Sorry to hear about her death, Sean. May she be happy where she is now.
I have not yet lost any Internet buddies but I know it will affect me deeply when it happens. Online relationships can be truly close friendships.
Take care.
My midterms tests start on Monday.
Oh my gosh, I totally remember visiting Digital Reflex before — I remember looking at her layout and thinking, ‘Wow, I love this girl’s hair!’
I forgot all about the site until now, though, so it’s kind of strange that I now have an almost identical haircut/hair colour …
But anyway, geez, man. I feel pretty bummed out that she’s gone now, to say the least — I mean, she’s been gone for two years and I’m just finding out now, but man … It’s really sad.
How did you find out about her death? What was the cause? Can you refer me to any articles online about it …?
I apologise for all the questions, I’m just really interested to know what happened …
Wow, that’s really sad 🙁
Yaah, Doctor Who is a good show. Tho, I think it’s AMAZING 😀
Thanks 🙂
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You’re right, my head could have been a lot worse. Thanks for your feedback on the font. 🙂
I’m sorry to hear about Megan.
Hey thank you for your comment! Yeah its pretty obvious who filed the complaint because we stopped her at her car to ask what was going on and then when we picked up our mail we filed the complaint, I’m a little worried she’s still going to pick on us but whatever Ill get her eventually lol. I’m sick of not getting my mail till almost 5:30pm when i know im in the middle of the route.
That’s so sad, but I like to believe on the other side people have just as much influence on people as if they were sitting right next to you. You might hear from her again someday not in a way youd ever expect.
That’s really sad. Rest in Peace Megan. I remember old times, years ago when I had online friends from a forum VortexMB but it got shutdown and I never managed to get in touch with people again 🙁