I am doing a happy dance while I treat myself to some awesome amaretto/cherry/dark chocolate ice cream. Why am I doing such a thing at midnight and why in the WORLD am I posting about it here on my ‘business’ blog?
Well, you may have noticed I’ve been blogging pretty darn frequently this month. I joined the Ultimate Blog Challenge for their quarterly challenge. During the month of April bloggers were challenged to write 30 posts in 30 days. Yes, THIRTY!
My personal goal was for five posts a week. This was my first challenge and I spent last week absolutely s.w.a.m.p.e.d. in client projects. I fell behind and wasn’t sure I’d catch up. Somehow… I did and it really feels good to go beyond what my personal goal was for posts! I didn’t meet my personal goal for commenting on other blogs but next time around I’m really going to focus on that.
I’ve enjoyed blogging, oddly enough I used to cringe at the thought of blogging… it’s no big deal and I am truly enjoying it. It’s great to read everyone’s comments and it’s just a ‘fun’ way to connect with visitors.
I definitely plan to join in on the next UBC — I have no excuses now that I actually completed my first one! Thanks to everyone who has stopped in and commented, you all are the best.
Now that my ice cream is done and I’m getting ready to click ‘Publish’ on blog post 30 of 30 I’m headed to bed to squeeze in a little bit of sleep. Sadly, my little dudes don’t enjoy sleeping in so I gotta go get some shut-eye.
Sweet dreams,
Twitter: cayliebbbl
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Congratulations Melissa for not only meeting but also surpassing your UBC goal!! What a mammoth efforts and such great posts!!!
Be sure to keep in touch. Time to start planning for the next challenge.
Cheers, Caylie
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Thanks, Caylie! Next round I really want to focus on connecting with more bloggers. I really enjoyed all the blog hopping I did at the beginning of the challenge but by the last 10-12 days I was struggling just to keep my posts up.
BTW, I tried to email you a photo and the message never went through… apparently I forgot the .au on your email address! ha ha haa.
I need to add your blog to my RSS reader, I’m going to do that now.
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Twitter: HelzDesign
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happy and proud for you
that is fantastic!
enjoyed every post i have read *grabs ice cream and runs out*
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Thanks, Helen! I really do appreciate the support and your comments.
I hope you had real ice cream last night too.
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oh yes and it might be a lovely option for later on too
with sprinkles!
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YAY! The icecream sounds delicious! Today I made myself pancakes — I know that doesn’t sound like much, but I LOVE pancakes. I appreciate them more now because while I was pregnant with William I could not each anything with lots of sugar — hot chocolate, brownies, cheesecake, carrot cake, and anything with honey or syrup
plain pancakes are really boring!
I totally agree with you about the commenting. In the beginning you are cruising along with your awesome schedule and blocked out times .. then BAM … Life comes along and says .. Um yeah .. about that schedule! Sigh … but we did it — posted our 30 posts despite our distractions! Okay even if it was at the end and we had mini blogathons! LOL Cannot wait til July!!!
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