Thursday, March 1, 2012

I'm in


Here is what I sent to a few friends earlier this week: 

Guess what? The Slice of Life Slicing Challenge on the Two Writing Teachers site starts Thursday.
Are you in?
C’mon, some of you did it last year….and me too.
If I can, you can.
No, I definitely do NOT have time this year. Not even a little bit.
And yes, I did totally drop the ball on my once a week slicing and posting (on my prof blog) once school got going.
But guess what?
I’m going to try anyway.
And I think you should too.

At least some of them are in. 
I may also have convinced a couple newbies to at least check it out.
Last year I sliced all 31 days.
I used to slice once a week and post professionally once a week.
Then I didn't. For a long, long time.
And after a while, it seemed like I couldn't.
Now I'm starting again, and things at home and at work are busier than they've ever been.
And you know what?
I'm in. 
It's nuts, but I'm in.

12 comments:

  1. I'm glad you are in I have missed you throughout the year. I got a few of my friends to join in too, including my bestest teaching buddy.
    Tammy

    First Grade @ Klinger Cafe

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  2. I'm so glad you keep pushing me. I can't wait to see what we do the next 30 days!

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  3. Yey, you're in! I was looking for you. I even had a hard time beginning because it gives me a certain daily routine--I'm getting quite spoiled now in retirement. Maybe we should look at it like washing our faces in the morning--we just do it. It feels good, makes us look good, and it is good for us!!! Don't forget to think of the little things.

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  4. Yes - it's crazy and scary. I'm new at SOLC, blogging and social networking in general, but I'm loving this digital learning community! So true how you said, "Then I didn't. For a long, long time. And after a while, it seemed like I couldn't." Almost like a reverse snowball. So keep on, keepin' on!

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  5. I'm glad you are taking the plunge again. I feel similar doubts, but need to give it a go! Good luck. ~ Theresa

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  6. Yes you are in and we are here to encourage you too. You are brilliant with your writing and I can't wait to read the nuggets you will share. :)MaryHelen

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  7. I'm so glad you are in! You have been missed on both of your blogs as you have so much knowledge and creativity to share! I know I "borrowed" many ideas from you -- may have to try the ipod poetry again! I think we all have enough excuses to say we can't do it or we don't have enough time. But it's the effort. It's the creating of a good habit. Welcome back Ruth!

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  8. Your slices are ones I remember from last year. I'm glad you're a part of this year's challenge!

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  9. So glad to read you are in! I love the stories from your sofa.

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  10. You give me hope that I can do this!!! I can't wait to follow your slices this month.

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  11. IT'S ABOUT TIME THAT YOU ARE SLICING AGAIN!

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  12. I am so happy you are in! Your voice makes me smile. We are certainly nuts for this commitment, but it is the best kind of nuts to be.

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