tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post8984031766486554539..comments2024-03-25T22:25:27.515+05:30Comments on Madly-in-Verse: A-OK and not Zero-sum: A-Z ReflectionsNilanjana Bosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-88287110293792353672016-05-19T22:11:31.049+05:302016-05-19T22:11:31.049+05:30I'm a fellow A to Zer. Shamefully, I did not ...I'm a fellow A to Zer. Shamefully, I did not make it to everyone's blogs. I enjoyed reading a few of your posts today though!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108553445838698988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-6685090742038928792016-05-16T09:40:41.059+05:302016-05-16T09:40:41.059+05:30Your a-z posts were amazing! The quality and diver...Your a-z posts were amazing! The quality and diversity of the themes and posts this year was just mind blowing generally.<br /><br />Returning comments takes a huge chunk of time, which I sometimes failed to anticipate and so fell behind, but managed to catch up during weekends. One of my challenges is that my weekend does not coincide with the a-z one and I have to build that in as well. All Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-73118999783888805912016-05-16T01:21:54.116+05:302016-05-16T01:21:54.116+05:30The a-z is definitely one of a kind. Some of us ge...The a-z is definitely one of a kind. Some of us get hooked and there is no turning back. I'm one of them and this was my 4th a-z. It did seem different though. I lost and gained followers, and came out even at the end, which I found odd. Unfortunately, I did not get to your blog as often as I wanted, but liked what I saw :) I did try to reciprocate every visit, but struggled when I got behindSharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-14715656247987069202016-05-15T19:58:47.609+05:302016-05-15T19:58:47.609+05:30The main thing is to get through to Z :) and we di...The main thing is to get through to Z :) and we did that! Commenting is important if the priority is to connect, and it's great fun to boot. I think you did pretty well on both fronts posting and commenting, tougher to do it if you're not scheduling posts, no two opinions on that. So definitely deserving of extra dollops of praise!! :) Ciao for now.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-60509334661533702012016-05-15T12:39:20.997+05:302016-05-15T12:39:20.997+05:30Hey Nila, I finally got out of the hibernation tha...Hey Nila, I finally got out of the hibernation that I went on post the challenge! What an amazing time I had! Loved your reflection post as much as I did all your 26 posts! Commenting and reciprocation does get tough especially if one is ill-prepared, but folks should realize that, that is the main highlight of this challenge! I loved connecting with you and your fabulous blog, a really cool Kala Ravihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02587602939942248150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-68934430118086844872016-05-13T19:40:16.878+05:302016-05-13T19:40:16.878+05:30True. I was diffident about commenting when I was...True. I was diffident about commenting when I was a newbie too. It took a while to overcome that. A-Z helped me do that in fact :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-42139627335085232642016-05-13T17:43:45.090+05:302016-05-13T17:43:45.090+05:30Those who didn't engage might be newbies. I di...Those who didn't engage might be newbies. I didn't know what I was doing when I first started blogging. I'd post something and sit back and wait for comments. What? I'm supposed to comment on other blogs? (It took a little while for that to sink in.)<br /><br />This was one of my favorite stops. Well done.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-52820951425878638882016-05-13T13:14:56.289+05:302016-05-13T13:14:56.289+05:30Agree. The challenge teaches me something new eve...Agree. The challenge teaches me something new every single time. 'The vineyard of writing' is completely awesome!!<br />See you next year same time, same place! borrowing a friend's words.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-44607163041926309802016-05-13T02:14:44.049+05:302016-05-13T02:14:44.049+05:30Just now finding your blog as I begin to read the ...Just now finding your blog as I begin to read the reflections on the participants list. The #Challenge is a wonderful experience, this my 4th year. Learn something new overtime. I would love to know the number of those who began on April 1, and how many of those finished. Love finding new bloggers who toil away in the vineyard of writing. See you next year for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-82151039141502696732016-05-12T23:00:09.365+05:302016-05-12T23:00:09.365+05:30Yeah, end of A-Z is always mixed feelings. Easy M...Yeah, end of A-Z is always mixed feelings. Easy May, but easy is a little bit boring too :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-58583941917158191942016-05-12T17:48:23.427+05:302016-05-12T17:48:23.427+05:30Now i got that song in my head! Thumakte thumakte ...Now i got that song in my head! Thumakte thumakte I got all entangled and tripped over and over again as I giggled my way through all the limericks - sad that the challenge is over. Perhaps I will read again to get my daily dose of laughter :)Dahliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936423022434911077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-11542135577838667892016-05-11T09:19:22.830+05:302016-05-11T09:19:22.830+05:30Yes agree. Weird and rude. But in the end, it'...Yes agree. Weird and rude. But in the end, it's they who lose out on a huge part of the fun.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-57067342954644463852016-05-11T09:16:04.403+05:302016-05-11T09:16:04.403+05:30Thank you Michelle. Your posts were phenomenal, yo...Thank you Michelle. Your posts were phenomenal, your whole theme idea was! An illustration of promotion and collaboration and engagement done beautifully. For me it epitomised what the A-Z is all about really. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-24854371831172493562016-05-11T09:08:49.830+05:302016-05-11T09:08:49.830+05:30:):)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-66777185813953135702016-05-11T09:08:25.431+05:302016-05-11T09:08:25.431+05:30Work and fun and great to meet new bloggers, ticks...Work and fun and great to meet new bloggers, ticks all boxes, yup!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-64096348362130767422016-05-11T09:07:06.689+05:302016-05-11T09:07:06.689+05:30Yes, we made it and I think a great time was had b...Yes, we made it and I think a great time was had by all! Thank you, and other co-hosts, for a wonderful challenge.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-59353204984891827842016-05-11T09:03:33.245+05:302016-05-11T09:03:33.245+05:30Thank you for being here Roland, and thank you for...Thank you for being here Roland, and thank you for making this year's A-Z extra special :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-22830238479016925062016-05-11T09:02:24.542+05:302016-05-11T09:02:24.542+05:30Absolutely agree. If one is looking at the challen...Absolutely agree. If one is looking at the challenge as more than writing/posting serially, and wants to engage with other bloggers, then advance preparation is key. And where there is a will there is a way, as they say. Kudos for sticking to and achieving your objectives, many people in your situation would have been overwhelmed.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-27460435116280512602016-05-11T06:36:59.860+05:302016-05-11T06:36:59.860+05:30I think it's bizarre that people don't wan...I think it's bizarre that people don't want to interact - I guess they are the type of people that expect something for nothing. I love visiting the other blogs, that's the best part!<br />DebbieRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-36204944884449511242016-05-11T03:00:51.187+05:302016-05-11T03:00:51.187+05:30I'm borrowing your words. I hope you don't...I'm borrowing your words. I hope you don't mind...<br /><br />I had great fun this A-Z, as always. Hooked! Beyond delighted to grab my sixth survivor badge. Looking forward to my seventh already!<br /><br />Thank you for the GREAT entertainment during April, Nila! Your posts were AB-FAB! It's such a pleasure to visit your blog. <br />It always is.<br /><a href="http://Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-31597124691255857402016-05-11T02:17:52.008+05:302016-05-11T02:17:52.008+05:30Best synopsis so far!Best synopsis so far!S. Lincecumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04498377639856464078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-21811584812998318762016-05-11T01:17:53.479+05:302016-05-11T01:17:53.479+05:30I only picked up one book this year, mostly due to...I only picked up one book this year, mostly due to my lack of time but I love it when I read author's blog post whether they're snippets or something else. Getting a feel for their writing means anything I enjoy I can look for the book!<br /><br />Mars xxMarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211092166880573199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-2692331808136442382016-05-10T23:02:56.686+05:302016-05-10T23:02:56.686+05:30Glad you enjoyed the A-Z challenge! It's a lot...Glad you enjoyed the A-Z challenge! It's a lot of work, but always fun to meet new bloggers.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-7259232082463220372016-05-10T21:47:50.668+05:302016-05-10T21:47:50.668+05:30The spammers, brought me down... it's like &qu...The spammers, brought me down... it's like "have you ever bought anything from a spam site or email"?... yeah me either. We made it...Hope you had a great time, thank you for your Reflection!<br />Jeremy [Retro]<br />AtoZ Challenge Co-Host [2016]<br /><br />T-SHIRTS, MUGS, FREE MAGAZINE... OH MY!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beingretro.com/" rel="nofollow">HOLLYWOOD NUTS!</a><br /Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-28925287232038403142016-05-10T21:21:17.880+05:302016-05-10T21:21:17.880+05:30As Mary just wrote: all it takes is the inner reso...As Mary just wrote: all it takes is the inner resolve to do what has to be done to be a considerate blogger. I enjoyed your posts, Nilanjana. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.com