A Message From The Writer of The Blue Fox Alley

I believe this is pretty much the first time I am addressing the readers of this blog without donning either the role of the Sojourner or ID SOJOURNER. You may ask what difference would it incur and I guess it is ironically redundant and significant at the same time. Explaining this, I am afraid, is going to take some time.

So despite the fact that I have been watching anime all my life, my keen interest in anime was only sparked when I was offering a period of service to the world’s mightiest military force (mightiest in my opinion because we have never been defeated in a war, since we have never been involved in one). After watching several anime shows that were borrowed from my mates in the army, I was greatly enthralled by the potential of  the anime medium has in invoking emotional and intellectual interest in me. I also attribute the allure of anime to the fact that I have always been fawning over the art of storytelling and music so it was no surprise anime eventually got  included into my other general interests like books and films. So after succumbing to the appeal of anime, I guess what followed is rather conventional. Eventually my heavy anime diet that lasted for some time lead to my discovery of an “anime appreciating” community on the Internet. To be honest with you, the first anime-related post that I had read is not exactly the most pleasant one. If you had stumbled upon a heart-warming post that was written by Jeff Lawson, then good for you. For my case, it was RIUVA’s post about the ODEX saga. With my discovery of anime blogging, there was no way I could view anime again without minding the voices of the community (,especially the sarcastic ones). I am always piqued by the interaction that takes place on the Internet so it was just a matter of time before I realise that it would be fun to be part of it.

The Blue Fox Alley is my way of reaching out to the community. Its purpose is to serve as a stage for my silly little creations, the Sojourner and ID, to act out in whatever way that conforms to the proprieties which I have contrived to define their personalities. The Sojourner is a meek little man who likes to agree as much as possible with everyone; and ID SOJOURNER is the “dark side” of the Sojourner who performs whatever the latter does not dare to do. My aim in contriving these two fictional personalities hitherto is only to entertain those who have been most kind in gracing us with their presence in this little blog. I hesitate in stating in the affirmative when it comes to the question of have I been successful in my objective in being in the community, but I shall strive to deliver better than ever.

We serve a very small audience here at the Blue Fox Alley but as the Sojourner once said, “The show must go on!” I extend my appreciation to those who actually bother checking us out and it is hoped that you would continue to offer your support to us. Happy new year.

P.S. There is a reason why I have not been watching a lot of anime. Finally, I have the patience and autonomy to read some novels. Pardon me if there is anyone who has a different opinion but Pride and Prejudice is wonderful!

Regards

Sean T