Wednesday 1 May 2013

A-Z Reflections Post


After 30 days, the A-Z blog challenge is finally over. I can’t remember now where I even found out about this or when I signed up. I know it must have been online and I’m so glad I stumbled across the challenge. I have been motivated throughout, thinking and even dreaming about what I would do for each letter. I didn’t prepare for the challenge beforehand, I just took each day as it came. I did a bit of artwork each day to go alongside each letter and I’m really pleased with some of the illustrations I did too.

I feel bad but I found it hard to read some of the posts where I had no interest in the topic or if they were too wordy. I visited as many blogs as I could each day and commented as much as possible.

My favourite blogs were those that were short, sweet and to the point. I particularly liked those with photographs, illustrations or anything creative, it helps when you have a short attention span! I loved receiving comments on my blog and I always took the time to reply.

Special mentions to the following whose blogs I particularly enjoyed and who kept me positive and entertained: Laura, Mandy, Ann, Kristen, Me, KT, Coffee Lady and Poke.... You are all wonderful bloggers and people!

I would definitely do the challenge again and looking forward to continuing to blog on a regular basis and keep in touch with all those other lovely bloggers I have come across during the course of this challenge.

A big THANK YOU again to the A-Z organisers and all the other bloggers who took the time to visit my site and leave comments.

Row
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23 comments:

  1. well you did great - I sort of winged it, although I had a theme and certainly didn't visit as many blogs as I should have..

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    1. You did great too! I don't know whether having a topic made it any easier or not. It was really good to find a fellow Brit in the USA. I have you in my blogs list so will keep visiting :)

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  2. I agree that I had some issues following some of the posts. I to felt badly but some were just really confusing but I loved Poke The Rock. Hers had to be my fav.

    Came by from Tales of the Reborn Crafter
    http://talesofthereborncrafter.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi MaryAnn, I think it was difficult when they were too wordy just because I wanted to check out as many blogs as possible. You did great by the way! I think Pokes was definitely the most creative :)

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  3. I'm glad Coffee Lady introduced me to you!!

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    1. Me too susie! You have been a little star and I love your blog. I will keep in touch definitely!

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  4. This challenge has definitely changed my blogging life; I'm so glad I did it & I'm so glad I came across your blog/artwork :) xx

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    1. Thanks for finding me Laura! i'm soo glad you did, I love your blog. I will keep popping back to check your updates xx

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  5. It was a delight to read your posts everyday and the artwork is charming. I just left a comment on your new endeavor. I will be following it religiously. :)

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    1. Thank you Ann! it was a pleasure to read your blog each day, I do hope you will keep up the blogging.

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  6. Congrats on finishing the challenge! I loved your artwork throughout the month.

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    1. Congrats to you too! I had a problem adding comments to your site after a while Google+ stopped me!

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  7. Aww thanks for mentioning me, I'm glad you enjoyed my random blogging and I'm glad I found your blog, look forward to seeing what you have in store for us! Happy Blogging!! :)

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    1. Thanks Mandy! hope you will keep blogging too :)

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  8. I'm glad you found us and had a positive experience. There is a wide variety of blogs for a wide range of tastes. A to Z gives us a chance to sample blogs you might not normally run across. I'm glad you found many that appealed to you.

    Congratulations on winning your Challenge and look forward to seeing you come back next year.

    Lee
    An A to Z Co-Host
    Tossing It Out

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    1. Thanks Arlee! Your comments were really helpful and you managed to get me a few more followers too! I will definitely be joining in again next year.

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  9. You were awesome, and I congratulate you on your posts, appreciate your comments, and adore your artwork.
    tm

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    1. Aah thanks, you were awesome too! Apologies for not visiting you more often.

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  10. I'm a member of the short attention span group too so I like LOTS of images and humorous blurbs.

    Cheers from an AtoZ cohort ~

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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    1. Me too, that's why my own blogs has lots of pretty pics!

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  11. Congrats on finishing the challenge! I loved your artwork throughout the month.
    see my blog = http://wwwmustafaalmsry.blogspot.com/

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