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“A” is for April

AAnd just like that we begin this year’s Blogging from A to Z Challenge. This challenge, which started in 2010, dares bloggers to write nearly every day in April (Sundays are free). And to up the bar, the challenge dares us to do it thematically. This, however, is encouraged but not enforced. We are also encouraged to visit each others blogs which is a great way to grow the tribe and make new friends. I successfully completed this challenge last year and I very much hope to be able to do it again.

So… “A” is for April. Spring is finally here which also means “hello allergies.” But I am not letting that slow me down. Heading into the second trimester of this year, I’ll continue to work towards my 2015 resolutions. This week I will earn my fourth race bib at my local Y’s Bunny Hop 5K. Next week I will be visiting friends (resolution #7) in Washington DC and I may even try to complete #10 too (something from my Confidence Bucket List)

This month I’ll continue to blog about weight loss, dieting, exercise, and related topics. I will also keep all my regular posts like Sunday Summary and What I Read Tuesday. Since I’ll be blogging daily, I will try to keep all posts under 300 words this month. That will be a challenge of its own.

April’s [blog-worthy] Highlights

  • April 4th – Bunny Hop 5K
  • April 8-12 – Visit friends in Washington DC
  • April 21 – Dietbet Update
  • April 28 – What I Read Tuesday (WIRT)
  • April, 5;12;19; & 26 – Sunday Summary

Hello November

IMG_2331Hello peeps! It’s freaking snowing in the southern United States… like #wtf – this forced me to take an unexpected rest day and stay under the covers for much longer than usual for a Saturday morning. It’s been awesome. 😆 WOW! 2014 is virtually over. Time sure flies.

FYI – October 1st was World Vegetarian Day and today, November 1st is World Vegan Day and I found out a few days ago that plants may be aware (and not happy) about being eaten (read more here). Yeah! Chew on that… or not 😯

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER?

I’ve signed up for a few different things so there’s quite a bit going on this month. I must continue to make progress on my Fall Bucket List (I’ve completed 2/10). I’ll start knitting soon (check out the project here), and on Monday, I start two new projects. First, I got invited to participate in a 30-day holiday hustle on Facebook. I’m still working out the schedule and some food rules which I’ll share on Monday. Second, I will start Blogging 101 with The Daily Post (there may be still room to register) on Monday as well. #BusyMonday

Blog Must-haves

  • Monday 3rd Monday Miles – starting a new fitness challenge via Facebook.
  • November 15th Saturday Shenanigans DIETBET edition. This will mark the end of Round #4. I hope I can overcome the setback from last round and that the holiday hustle challenge helps. Looking forward to my comparison pictures and taking measurements.
  • TBD (it will happen, I promise)
    • Eating out is always hard for me. I had promised to write about this in October and failed… seriously… the month just escaped me. It’s happening this month, watch out!
    • This month I’ll be doing my first Facebook fitness challenge so I look forward to “lessons learned” post.
    • Blogging 101 will sure have me busy. I’m excited to see how the blog is affected.

HAPPY NOVEMBER

For those in the US, don’t forget to “fall back” on Sunday and to vote on Tuesday.