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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

A to Z Challenge Reflection


I'm pumping my fist in the air for making it through all 26 letters.

Now I'm fist pumping for everyone else who made it.

Worth it...absolutely.

I met some wonderful, creative folks and forged closer relationships with others who I already knew.

Difficult...absolutely.

I approached each letter post the way a designer would approach their daily sketch diary. One new picture/post a day to sharpen my blogging skills.


Thrilled with my new followers...absolutely.

Suggestion:
It would be cool to have a code to identify the flavor of the participating blogs. 
W for writing, C for cooking, B for book review etc.

Thank you to the hosts who lit up Bloglandia with this fabulous opportunity.

29 comments:

  1. Fist pumping with you, even though I didn't participate in this blog hop, I loved reading all your posts and getting to know you and your blog better. yay. Well done!

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  2. Leslie: This was so much fun. I'm glad I found your blog. I enjoy reading your insightful comments and topics. Blog on!

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  3. I am so impressed with everyone who took on this challenge and completed it. I couldn't even keep up with all the posts (she admits sheepishly). Congratulations! Well deserved fist pumping.

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  4. Congrats! Yay, we did it!! *joins in the air-punching moment*
    I'm so glad that we connected, Leslie. You've been a great support during the challenge! Thank you for the entertaining posts. Keep in touch!

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  5. Great idea, Leslie (about some code to ID blog flavor). Of course, then you might not stumble onto a delightful surprise--a blog that you might not have visited, but turns out to be well-written and interesting.

    Congrats to you for crossing the finishing line.

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    1. You're right, Lee. I found some real treasure in my blog travels.

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  6. Leslie, I am SO impressed with you and all the other A-Zers. Wow, what an accomplishment. *passes the Gatorade*

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  7. I am amazed by you! I bow to your greatness. Congrats on completing the challenge. Now go relax!

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  8. Hah! I have to get that Survivor patch!! Is it just me, or does my blog feel awfully neglected now, after all that intensive posting???

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  9. You're just awesome. that's all there is to it. You and everyone else who completed or even tried the challenge!! I am in awe.

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  10. I'm pumping my fist with you. As hard as it was, it was also fun! I loved the challenge:)

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  11. Congrats on finishing. It was a difficult busy month, but I loved every minute of it. My favorite part... meeting new people.

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  12. I'm still amazed at how many bloggers participated, especially since they had to blog almost everyday. I'm just exhausted thinking about it.

    Congrats on finishing in one piece, Leslie! :D

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  13. Congratulations on finishing that mega-accomplishment!

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  14. Y'all are so sweet. Much appreciated.

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  15. I like that idea of a code, so you know what you're getting into. The problem is with a blog like mine, I have no idea what mine is. Ha! I'm just a writer, but I don't always talk about writing. So maybe I'd be WBR, like writing and Books and random. Hehe.

    Congrats to all who succeeded in the challenge!

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  16. Congrats on finishing! I am in awe of all you guys who took this challenge. And I agree...knowing the type of blogs would be good. I think all the ones I visited were all writer blogs, tho.

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  17. It was work and fun. It would be interesting to sign up under categories. That said, I'm not signing up again! I'm STILL tired.

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  18. Good idea about the codes. I agree. Especially if A-Z grows even bigger.

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  19. It was crazy, Leslie, but worth it as you say. Made lovely new friends & reconnected with bloggers I hadn't visited in awhile.

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  20. Congratulations on finishing A-Z, Leslie! :D

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  21. Congratulations on making it through the month with your sanity intact (I hope LoL). I glad you participated because if not, I never would have "met" you :)

    ~ Rhonda Parrish

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  22. Woo hoo, we made it.

    I enjoyed this challenge so much. I agree with the categories.

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  23. I agree! We had a lot of fun and it was worth the extra time and stress! :) I like your category idea!

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  24. Congrats on that and agree with you about meeting new people (my followers increased by 23 when I was on the A-Z)
    Unfortunately I gave up early and did not reach Z :-(

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  25. Congratulations on acquiring new friends and followers! And Yay! on completing the challenge!

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  26. Yay! How awesome that you finished the challenge and got new followers, too! I really enjoyed your posts each day. I love your idea for the categories for next year. :)
    ~Jess

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