Many miles and a lifetime ago I used to write.
I would write daily - photo prompt flash fiction. Enjoyed it. Sure, it was stressful - what with giving myself 15 minutes to write to a photo prompt I could not see until I opened it, but still I enjoyed it. In fact, I wrote 151 stories back to back - then life got crazy.
So, this brings me to the question of giving it a go, again... you know, that A-Z thingy... I have missed it.
Yes, you read that right, I have missed the stress, the pressure, the deadlines. Okay, I lie. I don't miss any of that.
Then what brings me to why I want to do the A-Z Challenge, again, you ask.
Well, my life is a little different now. Loads of pressures are gone, I'm semi-retired, I'm in the right headspace, and most importantly I have always enjoyed the camaraderie of this writing/blogging community. Friendly, supportive, and good for lifting one's spirit.
With that said (no stress, hahaha) you all have your work cut out for you if you drop by to read what I write. The lifting of my spirit might require lifting of actual spirits (a little imbibing joke) to make it through my ramblings. If you do, thanks, and consider yourself hugged. If not, no worries - as Chuck used to say, "There's no bad part." And, there really isn't. So take a hug either way.
Now comes the big reveal.
I've been fond of winging it. I'm older now and value the concept of staying well out in front of the running bulls - these days, however, I opt for sitting on a balcony looking down at those running bulls, trampling whatever stumbles before them. Egads, there's a visual.
So, I will err on making this whole participating in the A-Z business less of a challenge and more of a "look Ma, I can still do it" sort of thing. Ma's gone, I don't have my cheering section, hence the spirit thing. Big long inhale. Slow long exhale. Life still goes on. Until it doesn't.
My theme will be...
THE ABYSS - LIFE ON THE EDGE.
I could tell you all about it here... but then I'd be done. What's the fun in that. So, until April I bid you all a safe remainder of March, and remember, "There's no bad part." So I've been told.
Joy and Happiness to you all,
PS I have posted an UPDATE to this REVEAL giving a little more context and insight to this theme.
Stopping in to take a look at your theme and wish you a happy March and a wonderful April. Can't wait to read more during April! ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mystee, for dropping in to take a look at my theme. I will drop by and take a look at what you plan on doing for the A-Z as well, and I wish you happy writing.
DeleteGreat theme choice for the A to Z challenge! Looking forward to the rest of your alphabet journey!
ReplyDeleteMy topic (here: https://gritandgrace2015.blogspot.com/2024/03/atozchallenge-theme-announcement.html ) may not have as much appeal for everyone, but I’m going to give it a try 🙂
Hi Hallie, I know I left a reply. Then your comment disappeared - it was so strange. I went to my comment area (behind the scenes) and saw it was still there, but tagged as Spam - again, so strange.
DeleteAnyway, here it is, back under my post, and with my reply attached.
Enjoy your blogging adventures, Jenny
Hi Jenny - I'll be reading, but am not joining in any more ... things changed and so I opted out. Looking forward to learning more about the abyss ... glad you're out of it - cheers HIlary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary, yes things change, and then they change some more. I hope your changes are good ones. I understand not wanting to join in - I have been in a similar spot these last few years.
DeleteI hope to see you here during the A-Z, you've always brought such lovely and positive energy here, and around this blogging community.
Sending smiles your way, Jenny
Great to hear from you again, Jenny. I assume April will elaborate a bit on what's been going on in your life recently?
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to do just that via a few short stories. This will be the first time I don't "wing it" which has been my style for this A-Z Challenge. I already have my format set up... let's see how long that last. haha
DeleteI hope life is treating you well - how's the writing coming along?
I'm thinking about it, thinking about it, but every day! I just don't know.
ReplyDeleteOh go for it. You can do it! Gosh, if I can, then you should too.
DeleteBut... I get it, it can be yet another thing on a full plate. My plate these days has a few empty spaces (not eating all my veggies - hahaha) so I thought I'd put a scoop of Blogging on and see if that fills me up. Weird analogy... but then, it's me, we can expect no less.
Sending happy blogging vibes your way, Jenny
Sounds like you are in a good place now with some of the stress lifted from you. Good luck for April
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Thanks for dropping by - yes, I'm in a better place now then most of the last several years. Much stress has been lifted, time to find my way back to writing. I'm looking forward to April, and I look forward to dropping by and checking out your posts too.
DeleteHappy writing, Jenny
Prolific, fascinating theme. Go you! I'll be cheering for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I welcome a little cheering on - feels like I'm in baby step mode out here - it's been a while so I thought this A-Z might be just the thing to jump start my return to blogging. As to prolific and fascinating - I hope not to disappoint. :)
DeleteSending smiles your way, Jenny
I'm semi retired also and anyway, my A to Z's are almost always inspired by photos I take during both day to day life and my travels. So why not? Thank you for stopping by my blog, and good luck with your theme. I hope I find you in a rabbit hole or two. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteMost definitely you'll find me in a rabbit hole - basically I've been underground since 2014 - I learned a lot down there. Time to come up and share some of my treasures.
DeleteRandom day to day photos quite intrigue me so I will look forward to seeing your photo-inspired A-Z posts.
Sending you a little joy and happiness, Jenny
Oooh - mysterious indeed! I'm looking forward to learning more throughout April!
ReplyDeleteThe pressure's on! I look forward to your visits. Until then, happy blogging. :)
DeleteSounds like an interesting theme. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteRonel visiting for Theme Reveal for A to Z Blogging Challenge 2024
Hi Ronel, thank you for dropping by. It's been several years since I participated. I feel like a kid learning to walk again.
DeleteWhich brings me to this question about your link back tag. I used to be pretty good with HTML coding, however, it seems the code I previously used does not work.
Would you be willing to share what it is your are doing... I have already inspected the above link and everything you're using is what I use in my code - yet... it's not working.
I know there are websites that are themselves coded not to accept tags in comments. However, even when I tried it here, on my blog, it did not go through - yet, I see yours has.
I appreciated your thoughts on this - and help if possible.
Much appreciated, Jenny
I managed to fix the problem. It was the quotation marks - needs to be a specific kind.
DeleteFantastic theme you've chosen for the A to Z challenge! Can't wait to see what you have in store for the next letters of the alphabet.
ReplyDeletehttps://whiskeyandwhispers.blogspot.com/2024/03/unveiling-my-atozchallenge-theme-genre.html
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my A-Z Theme. I'm looking forward to participating again, it's been a while.
DeleteI will be dropping in to check out your Genre Showcase Journey Theme - it sounds interesting.
Happy blogging, Jenny
Writing challenges are always fun! ;-)
ReplyDeletehttps://theoldshelter.com/the-lost-generation-introduction/
Indeed they are. It's interesting to blog hop and see what others are blogging about. I look forward to dropping by your blog too.
DeleteWith smiles, Jenny
Fantastic theme reveal! I can't wait to explore your posts during the A to Z challenge in April. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this creative journey. Here’s a link to mine - https://hellfireandchaos.blogspot.com/2024/03/atozchallenge-theme-announcement.html
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm looking forward to this year's A-Z, it's definitely been a while. I hope my theme holds your interest.
DeleteHappy blogging, Jenny
Exciting theme reveal! I'm looking forward to following your A-to-Z journey throughout April. Best of luck with the challenge. I’ve restarted my blog and deleted all the old content since I’ve been away for about 10 years and am coming back with the A-to-Z Challenge, hopefully it’ll give me some blog theme motivation and some dedicated readers. My theme is here: https://illusionsofchaos.blogspot.com/2024/03/hello-again-atozchallenge-theme-reveal.html
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog. I hope you're enjoying your restart to blogging. I have done the same - a little house cleaning as it were - and now I'm getting my posts ready for April.
DeleteI look forward to dropping by your blog and reading your "Random" themed posts - I'm intrigued already.
Happy blogging, Jenny