HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! (Photo Credit: Hubby!)
Yay! I did it! I blogged every day for THIRTY days!
I’m a leaner writer for it too, no wasted words. I posted original work, no re-dos. Hubby told me I was defeating the purpose if I did. I guess it would be like double counting a workout on Tuesday to make up for not working out on Sunday. At times it was hard, like giving up chocolate, but I in the end, I’m really glad I took the challenge.
To my amazing followers: THANK YOU! As they say on the airplane, “I know you have choices out there. THANK YOU for choosing me.”
I’d like to especially thank Teresa Caldwell who posted a comment on EVERY post for thirty days. It’s like you were there at every mile mark for a marathon run. Same for my sister Pam who emailed after every post.
And to my writing mentor, Elizabeth Fishel, I finally get it. Writing does beget writing.
What did I learn from this experience?
- Doing anything for thirty days can create habit. Choose wisely.
- An hour here or twenty minutes there are suffice to do something. Two hours is a gift, stop waiting for it.
- Perfection is subjective and sometimes just not worth it. Post anyway. (Non-blogger, do it anyway.)
- Stop second-guessing. Someone out there will love what you do.
- Don’t think too hard. Your imagination can make mountains out of molehills.
- Just start. Who knows what will come from it?
- Rest on Sundays. Everyone needs a break, blogger or reader. Runner or cheerleader. You get the idea. Analytics proved it.
- I am a happier person. Blogging is like exercise, you feel better afterward. Once anything is routine, life is weird without, like a missing a cell phone.
- Just like exercise, I can fit a blog post in at least twice a week. I don’t have to post every day; it’s exhausting but possible. There is more room in the day when push comes to shove. Practice for a month and you’ll see what I mean.
- Meet new friends. You will get support and new ideas.
- Tell your friends about your challenge. They want to support you, they really do. You will be more accountable and likely to succeed.
- You will be VERY happy and VERY proud when you finish.
Congrats, Francie! I surely enjoy reading your blogs, and it was a special treat to get to read one each day. 🙂
Ahhh, Thanks Cathy! I wish I could know who was reading. It means a lot to know people are out there laughing and resonating with my words. Truly heartwarming!
Very impressive Francie! I loved hearing your daily perspectives. Your subjects are familiar to this Mom too and seeing it in a “blog” makes it real. Thanks for flexing your writing muscles and sharing!!
Terri! You are still out there! I feel so honored you stay connected from San Diego. I’m glad to have met you and I’m really happy I can make being a mom, validating or “real.” THANKS for being there.
Way to go Francie, and I love that photo!
Ha! Thanks Yvonne! You are a loyal follower. I’ll tell hubby you like his work.;-) He made me look thinner so I kind of liked that.
Well done!!!
Thanks Barbara…my avid fan!
Well done Francie! Creating is a form of immortality which you can go back and rediscover later. If you are writing for yourself it is also enjoyable!
I love your deeper thinking on the writing process. Not everyone is on the same plane but as a creative, you clearly get it! Thank you for your support!
You did it!! Congrats! Making it through is quite an accomplishment. You should be proud. Now you can rest on your laurels for a day or two, right?
Ha! I kind of think you are right about that…a day or two. I’m kind of addicted I think. Thanks for the encouragement!
Awesome!! Thanks for all that fun stuff to read!! And yes, the picture is really terrific.
Thanks Ellen! So honored you have time for my blogs; I know how busy you are with communications job. I always appreciate your input. I’ll tell hubby you like the photo. He got it in one take!
Congrats – you did it! I read and loved every one of your articles! I am kind of sad the challenge is over but happy for you!
I may not blog every day, but I’m going to try for 2-3 times a week, like the gym! It makes me happy you are happy!
Great job, Francie!! Your dedication and creativity has been very inspiring! Keep up the blogging habit and we will keep on enjoying.
TERESA! I feel like you did the marathon with me. Thank you for keeping me going with fun little spunky comments. You are just as inspiring!
Read several of your blogs and they were great. Keep writing because you’re good at it!
Hi Patti! I’m glad you could read a few posts. I really appreciate your encouragement as that keeps me going. THANK YOU!
Congratulations, Francie! Seriously impressive.
And I love the way you’ve wrapped up with your take-aways.
Cheers,
Alicia
Hi Alicia! As always, thank you for your continued support. You are always there for me. XOXO Francie