To begin with I wanted to just thank all of you for following along as I went through my daily post challenges. The challenge was to just post everyday for 1 month and see what happens. I didn't plan this, I just posted it one day and that was it, I had to do it. I kept myself accountable everyday. I did take off for vacation though, and because of that I started right back up as if I never stopped. I only missed one day due to the chaos of my household.
Here are the things that I learned along the way. I honestly didn't know where this would take me, but since I started this is what happened.
Sometimes the road veers off a little bit, but you get it straightened out eventually.
When you set a goal, you keep at it till you get there.
When you put your mind to it, you can accomplish the things you want and Great things come from that.
I went from only 5 followers (thanks so much for hanging in there, by the way) to 43 followers. That is what really impressed me.
Being diligent pays off, because I have my readers that come and visit me everyday, you know who you are. ; )
I can't back down from a CHALLENGE no matter what.
I surprised myself with what I could accomplish and when I look back over the month, I have a ton of posts that I can lookover for inspiration later on.
I learned to find my Blog Voice, am still tweeking it, but I am loosening up a bit with my writing, letting the personality out more and more.
I have a Facebook Fan Page and I am on Twitter. This is just for my blog too. You can click to the right and there is a like box. My Twitter name is @creativetizzy
People who visit me seem to love my recipes and my tips.
I took my blog design to a whole new level with pics I had from posting, to make my banner. I love it.
I am learning how to manage my time, when it comes to preparing and scheduling my posts.
The ideas, I just let them come. Somedays I was prepared far in advance. Some came to me just hours before. I let the creative process happen organically, if you will. Although I put pressure on myself to post I laid off the pressure to be creative and let it just flow out. And it did, each and every time.
What I love the most is that so many people from all over the world have visited me and I am blown away by how far they are.
I have learned all kinds of skills to get my blog out there. Blog marketing, posting on anothers blog, my signature, by following others blogs & blogfrog.com my favorite, and tweeting and facebooking.
I have become a better cook.
I have become a better photographer.
I have become a better version of myself, because of this self expression.
I treated this almost like a part time job, but something I got to do, not something I had to do. Attitude is everything.
In conclusion, I am loving this. It keeps me sane and my mind alert and in constant thought about what I am going to do next. Since I am always coming up with ideas anyways this is the best outlet for that. I hope that if you followed along and you also did the posting challenges that you 1. Had fun, and 2. Accomplished some of your own goals 3. And learned somethings about me and you along the way. Till the next post, I bid you happy blogging. ~Christina
Hey Everybody!! Christina here, As you know I have been posting everyday and today marks officially one week since I started my CHALLENGE. The CHALLENGE is to post everyday for one month, to see what happens. I also CHALLENGE YOU as well. And so far it has enriched my life greatly. I have met so many wonderful people on here and in blogfrog world that I am in awe. I am so appreciative of everyone who has come and read my blog, especially my Avid Followers. You can find them on my Home page under Following me?. I would love for you to visit their blogs too, just click on the tiny pics of them, as I believe in paying it forward. I am having so much fun posting. It is a great outlet for sharing my creative side! I also have a BlogFrog Community which is on the side bar as you scroll down my blogs home page. If you have your own blog and haven't joined blogfrog yet, I urge you to. It is a positive atmosphere for bloggers to interact and get to know one another. Here is My BlogFrog Community http://theblogfrog.com/1503076, if you would like to join you have to first join blog frog here http://www.theblogfrog.com/. Take a look and send some comments my way and don't forget to pay it forward yourself. Thanks!!
I am working on some new content for the upcoming weeks and can't wait to dig in. Be on the lookout for my next posts, I have a special one for my daughters birthday, so take care and I'll see you in my community!!
