Tuesday, April 23, 2013

A to Z Blogging Challenge: T is for: THANK YOU A to Z!!!



OMG, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Being a new blog is scary!  When the Good Twin first told me we were going to do this challenge, I was terrified that the older cooler blogs wouldn't want to hang with us...

I've never been happier to be wrong in my life!

Me: It's like we just got invited to sit at the Cool Kid's Table!
Good Twin: That's because we're awesome!

(She's crazy-positive like that!)

Not only did we gain followers *SQUEE!*  Our stats now look like this:
Graph of Blogger page views

Plus we've gotten to meet so many awesome new people and blogs!  My "must read or die" list has jumped up considerably!

I'm kinda (extremely) panicky about what happens after the challenge?  I love having a topic to type about and honestly both the Good Twin and I have become the ultimate comment whores.  Remember when getting mail was cool?  You know, before it became bills, ads, and credit card offers?  Getting comments on here has the "OMG I've got mail!  WIN!" feeling nailed!!!

To the "survivors" of previous A to Z's, how did you stay motivated to post after the challenge?




               ***GOOD TWIN ATTACKS....FINALLY***

I just want to second Heather's comments, thank you!!!  This challenge has been such an amazing and inspiring experience!! Special thank you to JohnnieTwoBrows for throwing down the gauntlet! You definitely know how to tap my Aries!! :) Thank you for all your support!! You totally rock!!!


  

16 comments:

  1. I completely and utterly agree, it's been great for us newbies for sure.
    #atozchallenge
    maggie at expat brazil

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    1. Thank you Maggie!!! BTW- I had no idea there was so much to do in Brazil!

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  2. love this challenges I found so many great blogs like yours, i might do a week of blogging holidays but i am not sure what to do without themes either...panick!!!

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    1. LOL! We'll have to theme each other to keep the panic at bay ;)
      Plus, I have dubbed you my "Token Can Draw Stuff" friend- so I will definitely be hitting you up! :)

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  3. It really is a great way to find new and interesting blogs.

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  4. Yikes, has this been a challenge or what! Nope I'm not thinking post challenge - I'll be doing all the OTHER things that need to be done that have been ignored. No evil twin to do the drudge - it'll be my Gemini other that will have to get into gear for May.

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    1. *giving you the wise Taurus nod*

      I'm sure I'll be googling "Awesome blog topics" before the week is through! ;)

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  5. I have been wondering about that too. I just started my blog a day before April and I hope to continue in speed after the challenge. Best of luck to you...wow, look at that chart! You go!
    Kids Math Teacher

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  6. After last year's challenge, I don't think that I blogged for a couple of months. I was exhausted and just needed a break. This year hasn't been so exhausting as I did much better with scheduling my posts ahead of time. I love the A to Z Challenge - it's so motivating and I also love connecting with great people!

    Jaime at Awakenings and Reflections

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    1. LOL! I can relate to that feeling- however, I'm still on the "blogging high" and plan to take full advantage before the crash ;)

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  7. I've been reading and commenting on your A to Z posts and not once did I realise you were a new blog! Clearly you're doing the most amazing job here. I shall be returning even when this fabulous month has come to an end. You've helped to put a grin on my face on many a boring day :D
    Suzy Turner, YA Author

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  8. Stopping by to admire your blog from the #atozchallenge, Leslie from http://chipsofftheoldblock.blogspot.com & http://themommiesnetwork.blogspot.com (yes I am crazy enough to do 2 challenges this year)

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    1. Thank you Leslie! Wow! I can't imagine doing two blog challenges at once! Heck, I'm only doing half of one as the Good Twin and I are alternating letters ;)

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