Wednesday, May 6, 2015

A-Z Challenge: Reflections

A-Z is over and I made it! I had to cheat a bit at the end (due to poor health) by turning the final eight letters into two posts, but I made it! I blogged Random Acts of Kindness ideas for twenty-six letters and it was amazing! I listed 170 words and 365 acts! That means that if I actually perform every one of the acts I listed, I will have enough to complete B(e) Kind 366 - the whole reason behind posting all of these acts of kindness. 

I had a blast compiling each of the alphabetized posts and, judging from some of the comments I received, people enjoyed reading them. 

I have to give a huge virtual pat on the back to all of the A to Z Hosts! I was impressed each and every time one of them visited my blog. Jeremy Hawkins was the very first co-host to stop by and wish me well. S. L. Hennessy inspired my "If Jane Austen blogged A to Z" post and also paid me the best compliment I could have received by saying that my theme was one of the best she'd seen in the challenge. Aw shucks! Lisa stopped by to say how much she enjoyed my posts and C. Lee McKenzie is now my most recent follower. Alex J. Cavanaugh offered up a few ideas to add to my list and even the mastermind Arlee Bird himself stopped by a few times. That makes SIX co-hosts who found the time to visit little ol' me. 

Special thanks must be paid to Annalisa Crawford for actually taking the time to participate in my rather unsuccessful giveaway (I guess I better make it easier to enter next time!) and to Sandy for being my most avid commenter. I've been a fan of her work with Bridge and Beyond for years now and never tire of reading about the wonderful work she is doing for the homeless population in her city. 

Extra special thanks goes out to Randi Lee for showcasing me on her blog as part of her Sunday Series: Meet a Blogger! She even refers to me as The Queen of Kind! I think that deserves an "Aw shucks" as well. 

All in all I had an incredible time AtoZing this year! My goal was to start building a better following on my blog as I gear up to launch my kindness project in 2016. I am happy with the results and hope that many of the wonderful folks who stopped by my blog over the past month will continue to visit from time to time and, most importantly, will support B(e) Kind 366! 


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25 comments:

  1. Shirley CorderMay 7, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    Thanks Brandy. It was a great time and I hope to keep in touch with some of my new contacts. Out of Africa - Reflections on the Challenge

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    1. ~Brandy~May 13, 2015 at 7:35 PM

      I'll be sure to stop by and visit from time to time.

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  2. cleemckenzieMay 7, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    I didn't consider that cheating, just good sense. Great Challenge and so glad you made it from A to Z in spite of becoming ill. Hope all is better now.

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    1. ~Brandy~May 13, 2015 at 7:36 PM

      I am on the mend and thanks for making me feel better about "cheating."

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  3. LisaMay 7, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    On another bloggers post, I mentioned your blog theme the other day as one I was most impressed with. Good luck and keep going! You are doing a great job...Lisa, co-host #AtoZChallenge and #IWSG May, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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  4. SandyMay 8, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Howdy...still visiting, trying to keep the momentum going.

    Sandy at Bridge and Beyond Announcing a Contest

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    1. ~Brandy~May 13, 2015 at 7:37 PM

      Momentum is a good thing to keep going, especially when blogging!

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  5. Annalisa CrawfordMay 8, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Put a Jane Austen quiz in front of me, and I'm going to give it a go. Just so you know, for next time ;-)

    Your RAK were so great - I remember the scented soap in gym lockers as being my favourite - and how cool you've got a year's worth of them! I'm glad you managed to finish despite your poor health.

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    1. ~Brandy~May 13, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Next time, indeed! I hope you'll be able to put the scented soap RAK into action :)

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  6. Deanie Humphrys-DunneMay 8, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Congratulations on completing A-Z, Brandy. I've never even been brave enough to try it.
    Have a nice weekend.

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    1. ~Brandy~May 13, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      There is a fine line between bravery and insanity when it comes to A-Z!

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  7. Jeremy [Retro]May 9, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    You made it and I was glad you found the creative way to finish... I am glad we made the hurdles together. I am a fan of your being positive and humbled to you giving me a "hello"... in your reflection. :)

    Jeremy [Retro]
    AtoZ Challenge Co-Host [2015]

    HOLLYWOOD NUTS!
    Come Visit: You know you want to know if me or Hollywood... is Nuts?

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  8. PaulaMay 14, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Congratulations on finishing the challenge. You had an excellent theme. Good luck with 2016. I am cruising through on the A to Z Road Trip.

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  9. SandyMay 15, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    I've popped in frequently since the end of a to z, but haven't always left a message, but thought I would again this time, so you knew I was here. Are you still blogging?

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  10. Random MusingsMay 21, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Loving your theme :) I think it's really interesting seeing what everyone chose for their themes!
    Popping by on the A to Z Road Trip
    Debbie
    www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com

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    1. ~Brandy~May 24, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by.

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  11. Mary BMay 24, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Just now getting around to visiting the blogs in the challenge. April was a busy month for me. Congrats on completing the A to Z Challenge! Looking forward to next year! See you on the Road Trip!

    Mary
    www.JingleJangleJungle.net

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    1. ~Brandy~May 24, 2015 at 8:53 PM

      I'm looking forward to next year too! Thanks for stopping by.

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  12. Shonna SlaytonMay 26, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Hey, thanks for stopping by my site on the Road Trip. Love your A to Z list. I'll have to park here for a bit and snag some of your good ideas :)

    @ShonnaSlayton from
    Shonna Slayton YA Writer - Blogged the 1940’s from A to Z and now on the road trip

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  13. B~NatrelleJune 7, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Hello there.
    Congratulations on completing the challenge! Hope you're feeling better. That's an awesome photo of you both as your header. You look GREAT! Just popping over today from the Road Trip.

    Entrepreneurial Goddess

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    1. ~Brandy~June 8, 2015 at 6:55 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. We had a perfect wedding in Fiji!

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