Yesterday an odd thing happened to me. I actually won a popularity contest, successfully being voted as the top social media geek on Twitter by Washington Post Local readers (@postlocal on Twitter).

There were a few friends who could have won the award, Andy Carvin, Jodi Gersh and Alison McQuade, and many more who deserved to be listed, so by all means this was not scientific. For that reason, I tend to rant against contests like this as they are innacurate views of influence. Instead, I go about my business and do the best job I can.

So this was quite a surprise. I wasn't even originally nominated, someone suggested me as a write in.  Then as a wild card candidate, DC voters selected me. Even more surprising, after the announcement my Twitter handle trended in the Washington area.

I am someowhat shocked. And I am honored.  Thank you for choosing me, DC readers. I suspect that I'll likely continue as I was, but it's still  a cool moment in time.