The 30 Challenge

For as long as I can remember, I've loved to write.  I have poetry books I wrote in elementary school that my parents saved for me.  I have a file in my desk drawer of devotionals and other writings, some that have been published on various websites.  I've been paid to write on a few occasions.  I even have a magazine and a book on my bookshelf, both containing published writing with my name on it.  So it was only natural for me to begin to write a blog.  My blog gives me a chance to share with others what God is doing in my life and gives a glimpse of our family's adventures in parenting, homeschooling and whatever else I've dreamed up for us to do.  Writing is an outlet for me - a great stress reliever - but lately it has been something that is at the bottom of my priority list.  When I do get a chance to write, I feel almost like I'm talking to myself on the blog.  I don't have many followers and I don't get many comments.  This discourages me from writing more often and so the cycle continues.

And so, I am presenting myself with a challenge - 30 posts in 30 days with 30 followers and 30 comments.  Beginning today and running through May 5th, I am commiting to writing on my blog each day.  I am also going to promote my blog to as many people as possible and make a goal of having 30 followers at the end of the 30 days.  I currently have 4 - thank you to my followers!!  AND, so I don't feel like I'm talking to myself, I am going to encourage more comments so that by the end of the 30 days, I have at least 30 new comments on my blog.  My hope is that by the end of the 30 days, I will feel energized to continue writing more often.  The big dream is that I will once again be able to write for a paycheck and contribute to our family budget.

So whether you've enjoyed my blog in the past, or you've just found my blog, and you like what you see, please become a follower! This will alert you to new blog posts automatically.  Tell your friends to check it out too!  Follow along and see how I do in the next 30 days.  And as always, comments are welcome!