Daily Writing, Is Best
I know Jana from the fabulous blog, Rooted in Style, had no idea that her weekly March comments (hints, pokes, threats, whispers, plus a few tweets) of “daily is best,” those three simple words, would actually infiltrate my stubborn writing mind and make such an impact here at my blogspace. She didn’t know what she was starting, neither did I really, but I’m glad she told me to get off my ass and get with a regular program. (I know, Jana, you didn’t say it quite like that, but you were thinkin it behind those smiles and winks, weren’t ya!)
In 30 days, I’ve had less then a handful of times I wanted to climb through the computer and strangle dear Jana, so that’s good. Right? Not a bad blend of misery and enjoyment. If all things could be rationed out to 4 or 5 days of struggle, and 25 days of meaningful accomplishment, life would feel pretty swanky.
I’d like to thank everyone that has passed through these pages in the last 30 days to offer your support, wisdom, guidance, point of view, cheering and even the occasional friendly hard time. I’d say there’s one hell of a well rounded group that graces my pages with their time and for that, I consider myself lucky and humbled.
This has become my daily habit, something I look forward to every morning right along with a fresh cup of coffee. Last week, when Provocation took a tumble into the abyss for 15 soul sucking hours and I was unable to write in the morning, I felt displaced. Lost. Panicked. Like a soul experiencing irrational withdrawals. I made bargains with the technical gods and promised daily homage. If I thought there was a personal chance of insanity and I had a potential newborn in the future, I probably would have pledged it’s little life as well. I was desperate to have my daily comfort and predictable back. That’s when I knew, I was screwed. Daily is Best………….
~I rocked it. So can You~
Now, a few of you mentioned over this last month, casually, in my comment section, “Hmm, maybe I should try a 30 day/30 entry challenge.” Don’t think I wasn’t paying attention and I remember exactly which ones of you muttered it. Yes You. One of the things I did to help encourage daily accountability was sign up for Nablopomo, a community that dedicates itself to daily writing for a month. And so you know, tomorrow starts a new month, so GET ON IT. Or, as the beautiful and soft hearted Jana would sing, Daily is best……………If you do it, please let me know. If you need inspiration, I can sic Jana on you (smile)
There’s only one thing left to say today. Look at that fat full calendar off to the left. That’s right, every single day highlighted. I wrote. I rock. I actually did it! I climbed Mount Blogger, stuck my Provocation Flag in the highest peak and currently don’t feel like walking back down. Daily is Best…….
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You…you rock.
Paul’s last blog post..Movie night
I, on the other hand…
Paul’s last blog post..Movie night
Rebecca Anne,
I have enjoyed this month. Like you, I have communicated with a super group of people. As far as this resident of Sunshine, Colorado, I will have to wait for my second retirement to even think about doing a daily post. As Paul said…You Rock!
Congratulations.
David’s last blog post..More Springtime in the Rockies
So you’re going to keep doing it, good for you. It’s the only way to blog.
Congrats in the 30 in 30. I am proud of you and I knew you would make it!!! You so ROCK!!!!!
I thinking…(which today is about as much fun as pulling teeth, with the breathing issues). It must be the lack of oxygen to my brain – yeah that’s it. I’m going to sign up. If for no other reason it would be a great writing prompt.
Guess you’ll have to tune in tomorrow to see if I actually go through with it (winks).
I’m pretty sure I can find 30 days full of ire to write about. You know this might just be the thing to drive my readers over the brink and have them desert me in droves.
As for your own endeavors, Paul said if first – You Rock! I figure if you can do, I most certainly can try to give it my best.(Hugs)Indigo
Indigo’s last blog post..Story Hands
Oh yeahhhh…I forgot today was the 30th! You made it, babe! Nicely done, and I’m glad you had fun along the way (except for that dark day of deletion). {{hugs}}
Beth’s last blog post..Community service or Kings in Satan’s Service?
30 posts in 30 days? You, my friend, are amazing. I, on the other hand, am not so amazing. I like my lazy blogging schedule, and will do my best to uphold my lackadaisical blogging values. “Hello, my name is Debbie, and I am a lard-ass blogger.” But, keep on rocking, Rebecca, because – like so many others around here – I love being entertained by you.;-)
Debbie’s last blog post..(It’s Time to) Come Out of the Closet!
I wish I had the time to do 30 posts in 30 days. My job takes up WAY too much time! LOL
Peter Cetera would say, ‘You’re the inspiration.’
I guess I’ll say it, too.
Paul’s last blog post..The Evil Beagle…
I have so enjoyed jumping on your blog train as you climbed your peak. Entertaining and insightful. And after 30 days its a Habit!
Coming in at the end; what the hell happened to me today
It is so so great having your words to read daily—your gift, a combination of wit, rhythm, structure, and of recent, more emotional disclosure, fucking grand—yep, I take it up a notch…gone are the days of daily is best. it’s FG from here on out 
I am blessed to be here, every single time I get to read you, I am blessed.
jana’s last blog post..Mommy, can we go autside
Well-rounded? Well, there’s no reason to insult us! (Hey do you know how I would italicize “rounded?” How does on actually use an HTML tag?)
Mark’s last blog post..Oasis
Are the famous last words “It doesn’t look that hard”? I’ve joined the NaBloPoMo (so much harder to say outloud than NaNoWriMo, which I did last year!) and fully expect to start to fizzle out around the 10th day. Feel free to poke me with a stick if that happens.
Have a fabulous blog posting month!
April
April’s last blog post..The Importance of May 1…
Congradulations of the 30/30 posting..a realchallenge..you go Girl !!
Wondering?..are you up to 365/365?..lol
Love your posts and sense of humor keep it up friend.
Bob
Bob/Eaglesbrother’s last blog post..Dogwood Days
Ah, the challenge…and then the rewards of fulfilling said challenge.
Congratulations to you for succeeding!
I think I need this challenge to provoke me back into something I have always enjoyed doing, but lately placed way down on my list of daily goals. So far down, that I haven’t typed a word in my journals in over 2 months.
Okay, I’m jumping in with both feet…30 posts in 30 days. Or should I make that 31 for May? Thanks for being an inspiration!
First, Congratulations.
Second, no really, congratulations, I know this is a major achievement for you in many ways (both in daily writing, but also in the expression of self in ways new and challenging to you).
Third, holy crap, i think I have either entered:
- a rehab
- a 12 step program (do I need a mentor to keep me blogging every day?)
- a cult
Which is it? All three?
Because I’m craaaazyyy? Toys in the attic! I am crazzzyyy…truly gone fishing!
Charley’s last blog post..What is courage?
Congratulations! 30 in 30 looks good on you!
Astaryth’s last blog post..Odd Things That Capture My Interest…
This has been great. Congratulations on 30/30! Looking forward to the next 30!
Wow….it’s over already? Well I hope that you keep posting frequently, if not daily! I’ve enjoyed your postings. It makes up for those months between posts:)
Chris’s last blog post..Mega Super Fantastic Recipe Free Episode
This was my first month reading your blog. I really enjoyed going with you on this writing journey of yours. Thanks for sharing it.
ellyn’s last blog post..The Day She Started Plotting
So! You are going to do it again! I must admit, you are inspiring. But….I found when I tried it a lot of my stuff sucked the big one. hahahaha. I am in the last phase of moving and I think I might try again when I gat some internet up and running….it was fun, sort of.
mary’s last blog post..Come and Find Me Suckers