I wouldn't technically call myself a "follower". I've VERY independent and have never been one to do things just to fit in (I think my red pants speak for themselves on that point). Someone once told me, "Don't follow the crowd – they might all be going to the dentist."
And while that's true, sometimes the pack IS worth following, as long as you're stepping in time with the band for all the right reasons (or at least for your own personal ones). So when I came across the NaBloPoMo posts that Mariser, Bookishly Fabulous, CupCate, Arbed, Steve Betz, and Kevin Wolf (amongst many many others) had written, I started wondering if it might be a challenge that 1) I would find rewarding and 2) I would be able to keep up with. Since this is technically post #1 of NaBloPoMo for me, I guess it's pretty obvious what my answers to both questions would be.
I think I'm going to find it hard enough just to make sure I get one post out there every day, so I'm definitely not going to tie myself down to a specific theme, or set of topics. Posts may be all over the board – I expect everything will show up, from yet more how-to posts, to music posts, to a couple stories from my past I've been meaning to type up but haven't gotten on paper yet. Hell, I might even use this as an incentive to get my damn experiences and photos from my trip to India posted! It's only been what, 6 months since I got back from it?
I am excited to be participating in this with all the folks who have done this before, and all those who are taking it on for the first time. Here's hoping we all have a great month of posts to come!
[NaBloPoMo 2008 - Day 1/30]
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November 1st, 2008 on 9:40 PM
you joiner, you. ;)look forward to reading your posts (as always).and here's a hint: India! India! India!
November 1st, 2008 on 9:47 PM
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November 1st, 2008 on 10:14 PM
I'll be following along. :)
November 1st, 2008 on 11:05 PM
I love it when I'm name-dropped. Good luck!
November 1st, 2008 on 11:38 PM
my first year on VOX I was posting what ever little thought I could with the goal of 365 posts in the year. I made it last year. This year I really wanted to cut out the chaff and I find myself way short for 2008. It's not easy to write something everyday but it can be fun and causes you to get the brain juices flowing.
November 2nd, 2008 on 1:20 AM
You sooo need to get that quote on Someone Once Told Me!!Technically, I'm not doing NaNoBloMo (my name for it). But since I post that often anyway…
November 2nd, 2008 on 4:50 PM
Hey What was the quote that LeendaDLL suggested? I'd love to get your shot on SOTM. You can send it in through the site and I'll link back to this blog?
And if LeendaDLL is reading this – any chance of getting you on there?
Thanks guys, hope all's well with you.
Mario
http://www.someoneoncetoldme.com
November 2nd, 2008 on 4:50 PM
good luck :) will be following you along :)
November 2nd, 2008 on 8:47 PM
The quote was: "Don't follow the crowd – they might all be going to the dentist."SOTM is a really neat idea – let me mull over how I'd best like to get a shot of the quote and I'll submit through the site to you.
November 3rd, 2008 on 1:18 AM
Great stuff, thanks Ross – can you let LeendaDLL know I'd like to get her pic as well?
Cheers!
November 3rd, 2008 on 4:01 PM
Thanks for the PM Ross.Yes, Mario… I happen to have a SOTM too. Like Ross, I'll work on figuring out my shot.
November 14th, 2008 on 9:03 AM
I just tried reading 30 post in 30 days but am failing miserably. I'm already far behind.