It doesn't seem like that long ago when we first started the Melinoop jokes and it became normal for Harry Potter to come up every episode. I'll always remember the episode where I gloated in the fact that Anoop is also a fan of Harry Potter.
    
And oh how can we forget the summer of '09 with the Idols tour and listening to cellcasts with Rickey from Rickey.org, which then later prompted our buscasts later in the summer. In a way I miss the excitement of the buscasts, the shoutouts from the idols...the surprises Anoop gave us haha. Great use of technology on our part.
    
Of course I will never live down my exclamation of "dying on the inside."
    
    
   And then there have been all of the cellcasts we have had the privilege of doing, starting with the N.C. State Fair last October, since then we have cellcasted performances including the tree lighting and lots of performances for All is Fair. Doing a cellcast is always a treat because it allows us to listen in live when we can't be there.
    
    And of course there have been a good amount of highlights in the course of this podcast. None I remember so clearly as the events that happened in the month of February.
    
    I'll never forget when Anoop retweeted my tweet about the live recording of this podcast. I remember tweeting it and then immediately tweeting after that I sometimes think I pimp it too much. And then I come back from dinner that evening to see my feed had exploded and I was so confused by my @replies until I checked his page. Then I stared at my computer for a few minutes in shock. When the shock had worn off, I proceeded to cry (tears of joy mind you).

And then there was Anoop calling in a couple weeks later. Even though it was very brief, it was wonderful and sweet. 

I feel a bit spoiled by Anoop. Seriously I do. Who else would give his fans so much attention. He doesn't really need to. We would do this on our own regardless. 

I know I would be still doing this without recognition. I am a Virgo after all, and it is in the nature of the Virgo to support others and not want to have recognition for the work., but I digress.


Oh yeah getting a voicemail from Alex Wagner-Trugman on Valentine's Day was also pretty awesome. I kind of stan him as well haha.


Oh and then there was the very exciting release party at the beginning of the month! It was so much fun doing all of that...even if I did squeak Anoop's name in surprise when he popped out of absolute nowhere. 

I love what being a fan of Anoop has done for my life. This podcast started with the most honest and passionate intentions and not very high expectations. I knew it would be a rough road and that it would take a lot of effort and we've had a greater response than I could ever imagine. Of 28 enclosures, we have had 6,888 total downloads. It makes the joke that we have only 5 listeners a bit invalid. I'd still do it if we had only one listener.


I have found a home with my fellow Anoopcast hosts. I love my girls and they have become the sisters I have never known and could have found so useful growing up, considering my only child situation. I know I have found life long friendships in my cohosts. Love you guys always.


To all our listeners, thanks for being so supportive of this effort! Whether it be regular episodes, live shows, or cellcasts, you have been there giving us enthusiasm and feedback. I still say that we'll take any feedback good or bad. Thank you for sticking with us. We really appreciate it!


Anoop, if in the small chance you are reading this, thank you for being such an inspiration and a driving force behind all of us. You are so good to your fans, and I feel privileged for the attention you have shown us. You really haven't had to do that. We love you and will continue to support you in any way we can.

So here's to another year of more fun and laughter. Hey maybe this year I'll have a moment talking to Anoop that hasn't had a level of awkwardness attached.

Much love,
Sarah