Anyone heard of this?
I hadn’t, but then again there is no way I could have finally heard about everything right? I mean imagine that.
Knowing everything?
Ugh. Tiresome.
Anyway, I got an email today about this and briefly looked into it and then hastily decided to jump on the bandwagon. Hopefully making this quick decision won’t come back to bite me in the butt.
Even though I allegedly have time to blog now, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with it. Too much to talk about and can’t figure out how to organize myself, my time and my thoughts into things that make sense. I normally like to spend a lot of time on posts, crafting them into little works of art that I am happy with. I’ve been thinking lately I need to just kind of “go with it” more and just get stuff out. I think this might be a good way to jump start that and really get the juices flowing.
Here is what I found when I Googled “what is NaBloPloMo”? <—-Click that for info. There you go, I saved you some time. And we all know time is $$$ (I take checks and VISA). Thanks.
The basic gist of it is….you post something every day during the month of November. Every Day. No back posting. Can be about anything really, but there are some prompt questions if on any particular day you don’t know what to write about. I don’t think I will really have that problem, but I do love answering questions so I might include them in the daily posts just cuz (I know thats not proper, just roll with it) I want to.
I am still planning on Seattle Sunday’s, Movie Mondays a few WIAW’s thrown in and of course the very exciting 23Paws for this month on the 23rd (Chloe’s birthday) still super excited to share her big news!
So that’s whats going on. A post every day of this month. I’m already tired just thinking about it. Kind of jazzed at the same time.
If you already roll your eyes and click delete when my post emails hit your inbox then this would be a good time to just “unsubscribe”.
Just keeping it real.
Question #1 listed on the prompts:
Tell us your favourite quotation and why
“Everything will be ok in the end, if its not ok, then its not the end.” ~Unknown
I still remember the first time I heard this quote. I was in an office with one of my besties, Amanda and I think this was on a magnet that she had. I love it because I feel like this is really how I have approached life for a long time. Anytime I am in a difficult situation or things just aren’t going well, I have always told myself “someday in the future this will be over, or not happening, or different”. And I look forward to the day when I won’t be feeling (sad, angry, disappointed, frustrated…) any more. Because I know that time is coming. May be the next day, may be a month from now. But it will come. Just as its not possible (or realistic) to live in a constant state of “happiness”, neither is it to live in a constant state of “everything is awful”. Tough times come and go, they ebb and flow, they teach us SO MUCH and help us grow.
And now I’m a poet.
Goodnight.
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Yay! I love this idea – I also heard about Thankful Thursdays for this month … No pressure, though. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard that quote but I love it! It’s definitely true when it comes to having a baby in the family for the first (or second, or third…) time. Each morning and night, afternoon and noon is so, very, different. And there is always hope, a light at the end – a new leaf, greener grass. I mean, it could get rough after the new leaf is turned over temporarily, but still! It’s like being in labor; there is always a moment of rest, even if it may be ever-so-subtle, it’s there.
I’m so. so. entertained by your posts. November is going to be awesome. And don’t worry if a day accidentally slides by, do not stress, for I will just re-read the post from the previous day. Simple as pie!
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I thought about doing the daily thing..I saw this somewhere (can’t remember where). But I found it last minute and wasn’t sure what was involved (I didn’t have your handy links!). Sooooo I didn’t sign up, but so cool that you did, and it will be a fun way of being back on your blog again. Again, don’t worry about being overwhelmed…just post whatever/whenever
Aly recently posted..Mock Baked Cannelloni
Once a month is definitely a good goal, just to get something out there, but it feels like a lot of pressure
I look forward to hearing from you everyday!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Two Easy Chicken Recipes (& a Milo PSA)
I really love these challenges that are happening this month in regards to blogging. i think it makes some great posts so i can’t wait to read more of yours. My favorite quote has to be ‘life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain’
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Woof.
You should adapt that to say “run in the rain” instead.
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Blogolution
running in the rain only sounds appealing to me if it ends in a passionate embrace and a serious french kiss. Then it would be ok.
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
You’re kidding right? Please tell me you’re kidding. You know exactly what to post about!!! I have been dying to read this stalker post. Also, kind interested in the fake house. So how bout you skip the Nablpomo business and I can tell you what to post everyday. Tomorrow: stalker story. See, see how easy this all is?? Also, while I have not yet convinced Mike to write his race recap, I have found a way around that. I am going to post it for him. I already started and it’s going to be hilarious. Hoping for Monday if time cooperates. It will be a rare glimpse into what I imagine to be running through Mike’s head during the race. Ha! So….stalker story tomorrow? I am willing to wait till Monday if it’s one of those show me yours before I show you mine kinda things. That was not meant to sound like it did. Anywho. We could agree to post at the same time if you want!!
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Blogolution
Ok so I was procrastinating going through all my documents to find where I wrote out everything that happened with stalker (you know thats how I roll) but this comment lit a fire under me. So I went looking and looking and looking and finally found it. It was buried let me tell you. But what that means….MONDAY it is. Lets post together? You about Mikes race and me about my stalker? I don’t have a movie to review anyway so this totally works for me. Whadda Ya think?
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
You’re on!!! So excited. Is it bad I am excited you were stalked? I think it is. Oh well, Paul could kick their butts so it’s no worries.
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Blogolution
totes. I think he kind of wanted to actually and was a little disappointed the chance never came up.
And its a pretty good story so no, its not bad that you are excited.
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
This post is a jaw-dropping answer to prayer! I’ve praying for a few days that you wouldn’t get stuck in discouragement right now, knowing that’s not characteristic of you, but also knowing that we’re all vulnerable to it. I think God answered this prayer before I even prayed it … but then I am a bit slow.
ha! you know me so well. You know I can’t stay down and out for long. Even though I’m uncomfortable and frustrated with this situation I am in…its is only temporary. Soon enough it will be over and we will be on to bigger and better frustrations. HA! And then those will end too. Looking forward to the day when none of that cycle goes on any more and we can just enjoy being in His glory! What a good day that will be. Love ya.
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
“bigger and better frustrations” !! I’m going to steal that from you every chance I get.
And yes, that will be a great day. I’m probably closer to it than you are (at least I hope so!), and it’s looking better by the day.
I totally forget . . . how long will you guys be in California for?
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Blogolution
well in our current town of Ridgecrest for 2 years (most likely) then Paul will only have two years left before he can retire so we aren’t sure what they will do with us at that point.
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
It’s like a 30-day challenge…a bloggery challenge!
I like your quote, kinda makes me feel like there’s always challenges going on. Doesn’t have to be huge challenges, but little ones like baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie or having a good hair day. 
Jennifer@The Foodery recently posted..WIAW#22, Featuring Red Cabbage and Apples–Apfel Rotkohl
exactly!! Love it. Always love your perspective. I think I have been needing a good bloggery challenge! HA! And now I want a chocolate chip cookie.
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
Hi Friendy Friend,
So I have a movie for you to watch for Movie Mondays! It’s called The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I loved the movie and best of all this quote has a feature role in it. “Everything will be ok in the end, if its not ok, then its not the end.” ~Unknown
If you watch it – let me know what you think.
Love you!
EB
Hello to YOU Friendly Friend!!! I will add this movie to my Netflix queue and get right on it. I remember seeing the preview and wanting to watch it but thinking it would be something “the boys” were interested in. But now….I can watch it during the day all by my cute little self! HA! I will put a post up about it after I see it!
Miss and love you mucho! ~C
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
Is Friendly Friend better than just Friend? How does one get to be a Friendly Friend? Do I need to send another bowl? A bigger box of chocolates perhaps?
Joanna @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Blogolution
I think a bigger box of chocolates would DEFINITELY qualify you for friendly friend status.
eatpraytri recently posted..NaBloPoMo
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