LJ Idol: Goodbye

[jmfargo]

Yesterday I learned that I was in the bottom four in votes for LJ Idol, and so I was out of the game. It didn't come as a surprise; I had been watching the poll all weekend and knew that I was in the lowest almost the entire time. I was surprised, to be honest, because I felt that my entry was one of the strongest I had written so far, but in reading my competitor's work I realized I was out of my league.

The competition started with 193 contestants. Some missed the very first deadline, so we'll call it 190. Out of 190 people, I came in the top 40. I can't help but feel some pride in that. Sure, having a relatively large friend list (and helpful friends) played a big part in getting me this far, but at least some of that had to be writing ability. I made it through at least one community-only vote, one contestant-only vote, and the Gatekeepers, people who were chosen specifically for their ability to choose the best.

How could I not be proud of my accomplishment?

But today I say goodbye. I won't be asking for votes anymore because I won't be in the polls. No more mandatory deadline meetings, or having to find something to write about that's vaguely on-topic. No more being on the List Of Shame, this close to missing the deadline.

I'll miss it all. It's been fun, and I've met some fantastic people. I'd like to believe I've improved my writing ability, and I've had a good time. My goals for entering this competition are fulfilled. It's time for the real competitors to start competing.

Go top 36! I'll be reading, commenting, and voting.

Comments

[firesign10.livejournal.com]

I hear ya ;-)

You done good! *hug*

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

It's bittersweet really. When I started I thought "if I get in the top 100 I'll be happy." Then that became the top 75, the top 50, the top 25....no...40. I'm happy, ecstatic really, about the outcome, but being "sent home" still stings a bit.

[firesign10.livejournal.com]

LOL! I went down that exact same path :-D

I took last week off but I'm planning on starting Home Game this week.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I have really enjoyed your LJ Idol entries.

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

Well thank you. I'll probably participate in the Home Game, because it seems to be the thing to do. :)

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

*fist bump*

You done good bud!

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

Thanks, O!

[kauricat.livejournal.com]

Well, crap. Part of this is my fault because I forgot to vote; I needed those reminders!

I'm glad that you got so far in the competition (was this your first time trying??), and I really enjoyed the entries you wrote for Idol.

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

*chuckles* Don't worry about not voting this time around. I put out a very tiny reminder despite the fact that I said I wouldn't, and I felt guilty about it. I wanted this round to be all about my writing ability, and it just didn't work out for me. :)

This was my first foray into LJ Idol. I'm glad you enjoyed the entries!

[a-poets-justice.livejournal.com]

Please continue writing regardless. =)

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

I will. Thank you. :)