The A to Z challenge was a lot of fun, and I think it delivered on the promises of the hosts. I "met" a lot of new people, I think I've learned to be a better blogger, and I most definitely have become a better follower of blogs. I love to leave comments now, where before I might have been a little hesitant, worried that they weren't pertinent, or that they didn't say anything new. Now that I've posted more, I realize that even a simple "Love it!" shows that someone has actually taken the time to read your words, and felt enough to let you know.
I am most inspired by the sincerity and passion of some of the new bloggers I've found. There are people out there who can just write, and write well. I would read their descriptions of sorting the recycling, if that's what they were posting. It made me realize that the subject of a post can be anything, if it's written with clarity and honesty. There are people out there who are making their dreams a reality, who have found their passion and are actively pursuing it. This blows me away. Not only am I still trying to find my passion, but I also have a history of letting anxiety get the better of me. Thank you to all of you who aren't letting it get to you, or at least not letting it win.
That's the thing that impressed me most, too: the passion that so many bloggers have for the things they write about. I found that passion so inspiring, and like you, I would read just about anything those bloggers wrote.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your posts and looked forward to them every day. Glad to see you back!
Thanks, Dana. I've loved reading your blog, during A to Z and I love the May theme that you are doing now.
DeleteA really awesome experience. So glad you did it, and got so much out of it. I'm too addicted to Mad Men! I can't say I would want to live back then, but the "glamour" of it all is fun to watch. I think I'm finally caught up on it...we'll chat.
ReplyDeleteI am missing the current season. I think I watched all four seasons on Netflix in an embarrassingly short time. That kind of immersion can be dangerous.
Deletefrankly, i enjoy reading your blog! so much so that i chose your 'tea and toast' post as one of my top 26. and, i've also enjoyed reading your comments on my post! :D
ReplyDeletelovely reflection post! :D
Thanks so much! I've loved reading your blog as well. You've inspired me to try to review books I've read, or at least try to put into words how I feel about them.
DeleteWell said. Glad to have "met" you!
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DeleteI'm leaving more comments now, too, and trying to keep up with all the new posts. And Mad Men on Netflix, too :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been so impressed by bloggers who respond to comments, something I'm trying to put into practice now too.
DeleteAwesome reminiscence post, Janna! It was wonderful to find you, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Guilie. I've absolutely loved visiting your blog!
DeleteLike you, I took off a week to do some reading and figure out some household projects. Now I'm trying to figure out a schedule, not just for blogging, but for everything else I want to do.
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I've gone ahead and made a list of everything I think I want to do. The scheduling part is where I'm hung up. Ideas are never a problem for me, but implementation gets me every time.
DeleteThat was a great reflection post Janna. I hope your passion finds you, and when it does that you recognize it and jump headfirst into the winds of change!
ReplyDeleteI also have taken a long break from blogging after the intensity of April. I am looking forward to getting back to a semi-regular routine of it. I enjoyed your blogs and will continue to check-in with you.
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