Congratulations, everyone - we made it!!! We blogged for a whole month straight and from A to Z. Awesome!
Did you survive? Have fun? Meet some new bloggers? Learn some things about yourself?
If you’re still making your way through the list, never fear - it will remain posted her through May, and Lee might have his up even longer. With almost 1300 participants, this Ninja did NOT make it through the list, but I’m not giving up!
Did you achieve your goals? My main goal was my theme of featuring other bloggers. Last year I was just picking random stuff, trying to follow the letters. I blogged about Q*Bert for goodness sakes! (Half of you are asking “What the hell is Q*Bert?”)
I also wanted to make some new friends, but I wasn’t after hundreds of new followers. (Where would I put all of them? My house is not that big!) I value the friends I’ve made through this blog, and I want to be able to interact with those who visit me.
Now for the big question - what’s your take on this year’s Challenge?
This coming Monday is your chance to express your thoughts! May 2 will be an A to Z Challenge Reflections post for anyone who’d like to participate. The linky sign up will be available here on Monday - once your post goes live, just add the link. And don’t hold back! What were your thoughts? What were the high notes? Low notes? What would you like to see different next year - bigger, smaller, more hosts, more Ninjas…?
Thanks again to Lee at Tossing It Out for starting this awesome event. I pestered him all last year about doing it again, and this year exceeded all expectations!
Now, I need to go see a movie...
Fast Five!!
Who’s with me?
Fast Five! - you're on your own.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a great challenge, glad it's not monthly though. I'm exhausted. I think I visted over half the list.
Well done.
mood
Moody Writing
I think I'd rather go see Water for Elephants this weekend ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting this challenge! It's been fun! ...but I'm with Moody - it's also been exhausting. The best thing (for me) is that it did force me to get out here, visit other blogs and stop being such a lurker ;-)
Congrats on this fun challenge. Thanks for co-hosting it.
ReplyDeleteGetting to meet new people has been wonderful!
Doris
Great Challenge! Thanks for all your hard work and great posts. I'm still cruising through the blogs ... 901 and counting!
ReplyDeleteWell done Alex and thank you. It has been a challenge to me that I so enjoyed and now what would I be thinking about if I am not thinking of my letter of the day! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great co-hosting job as well as promoting fellow bloggers in your Challenge posts.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm looking forward to Monday's Reflections post to see what people really think.
Hope you'll join us for The A to Z Challenge Reflections Post on Monday May 2nd.
Lee
"A to Z" was huge, no doubt about that. Alex, I wanted to thank you once again for the mention ;) It brought many new readers to my blog, and I made new friends, which is the best thing about this challenge. Not just for me, but for everybody who participated. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Alex, for all the work you put into organizing this. You did a brilliant job. And I think your idea of recommending different blogs was a success - I found lots of interesting ones.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on co hosting the challenge......o0nce again made it through.
ReplyDeleteHave a quiet week-end.
Yvonne.
Forget the movies, I'm guzzling champagne! I've barely scratched the surface of the participants, and doubt I will even by the end of May. I keep bumping into the most interesting people and getting sidetracked into their past posts. I figure that's good too. See you Monday, then a well earned break! Sue@JumpingAground (Alliteration & drabbles)
ReplyDeleteSue@traverselife(Workplace bullying)
Congratulations on the A-Z Challenge. It was amazing.
ReplyDeleteMason
Thoughts in Progress
What a month it has been.
ReplyDeleteAlex, you have received the Blog On Fire award. Pick it up at my blog.
Thanks for the great month of discovery. Now I must sit in a corner and suck my thumb until I recover.
The challenge was a huge success!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting!
What a great job all have done. Congratulations for making it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alex, for being part of something so huge and for inspiring so many other bloggers to go for it! I am in awe of all 1300!
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your above questions, yes, yes, yes, and yes. I am so glad I signed on. I also liked getting to know you and your blog better. Will now take some time to read Casastar.
ReplyDeleteYay!! You all did it!! Well done you A-Zedders!!! Woo-hoooo!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy take on this year's challenge?!?! More nudity! LOL!
Ok, off I go now for my perennial cold shower! Take care
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I wouldn't change a thing - the challenge was great!
ReplyDeleteKatie, glad it made you stretch.
ReplyDeleteLee, thanks again for asking me to co-host.
Nebular, you're welcome and glad so many found your awesome site!
Yvonne, I think I'll do that.
Huntress, Thanks!
Mary, thank you! I'd be honored.
Thanks and glad everyone enjoyed it!
Woot! We did it. And I must say I loved having the surprise me button option. It made it so much easier to find random participant blogs to follow.
ReplyDeleteYou guys rock!
Never heard of Fast Five, but eager to read your review of it. As for the challenge, it really was a challenge, but I took so much away from it I don't know where to start. I will, however, def be there next year! (We should make 2000 easily) Thanks for hosting and devoting so much time to reading, commenting, and inspiring! You rock, of course.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all!
ReplyDeleteMy blurry eyes can hardly believe it is over! What a challenge. I did keep track of the blogs I visited. I feel like I have learned so very much.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend; and thank you for co-hosting:)
I already visited some new blogs today and plan to visit some more.
ReplyDeleteThe best part was finding new bloggy friends.
Thanks for co-hosting Alex! The Challenge has been a blast!
ReplyDeleteFast Five? Yes! I'm with you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing and co-hosting, it's been an incredible journey, a few sleepless nights but overall a great experience. I, for one am very happy that I did it. I've met a ton of new friends and they're ALL lovely.
Enjoy your weekend. ;-)
Fast Five...Oh Yeah! This has been a great time for me though I'm still slogging through letters. I'll hit Z later this week. I've met so many new people and exceeded my own expectations. Thanks for the support Alex and being such a champion of bloggers. Looking forward to your new blogfest and to A to Z next year.
ReplyDeleteI've heard this is a really good movie. I'm on board and will see it probably Monday or Tuesday. This Challenge has just what the doctor ordered. A lot of crazy stuff included family family emergencies arose but I got through it. Thanks for stopping by and visiting every day!
ReplyDeleteAlex, we did it! Congratulations! I have an award for you!!
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to movies, I'm a 16 year-old boy. So ya, I wanna see Fast Five.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and thanks on making it. I think I did pretty good, got every letter and managed to meet a few new friends and blogs.
ReplyDeleteTalei, let's hit it then!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, thank you.
Holly, I like your attitude!
Thank you everyone. Taking some down time with my family this weekend, so the Ninja will be a little scarce.
I survived!!! This has been great fun. I'll save the rest for Monday's reflections.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex,
ReplyDeleteI found your site today over at A to Z challenge headquarters, Looking forward to reading more of your interesting posts...really enjoyed reading through your tips for blogging back in September.
There were parts that were fun and parts that were... tiring. haha
ReplyDeleteI overall enjoyed the experience but I'm definitely glad it's done.
Loved it, survived the posting made several new friends and visited every blog on the list !!!!!
ReplyDeleteRJRdaydreamer
Congratulations on finishing!!! Love the Games Blogfest, I'm in!
ReplyDeleteDee, thank you!
ReplyDeleteRJR, you did better than I...
Words, glad you can join the fun.
Thanks for getting me to do this, Alex. I think I've gotten out of my shell a bit more, and my efforts really seem to have paid off!
ReplyDeleteFast Five. I've heard it's great, if you like that sort of thing, which I do.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
And the A to Z challenge was a lot of fun. =D
Congrats and Thank you for hosting this awesome challenge! I enjoyed your posts (ok, I didn't read all of them, but I liked the ones I read), and I am really thankful you'll have the list up through May. I've only stopped by 500 so far.
ReplyDeleteI am right with you for Fast Five...I need some "non-stop action just for the hell of it" for one night.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the challenge, it was a blast. I too still have tons of blogs to get to. The Monday posts should be very interesting.
Take care Alex and looking forward to your sequel...when it is out??
Hey, Alex,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I made it through the challenge. TWENTY-SIX Flash FIction pieces with a twist. Not an easy challenge for sure.
But as I told Lee, if it wasn't for this amazing challenge I never would have accomplished it.
Have a great weekend. You deserve it!
you guys are awesome. Great work! It's been a fun month... and although I did see the first F&F in theaters and although I am impressed by the Dodge Challengers parked outside our local theater, I'm probably skipping the latest installment.
ReplyDeleteThese days my frivolous movie dollars are all spent on stuff for the little ladies~ :o)
Congrats Captain; you were a gracious host! I want to go see that movie...
ReplyDeleteMy take was it was harder this year, for me. I had issues with my computer, family surprises, there were just more glitches. I had days when my sinuses were tap dancing and I didn't think I would make it. I am happy to have crossed the finish line. I made new friends, met some fascinating, funny people! It was a great experience, over all~
I'm glad I didn't know how much of a challenge it would be, else I wouldn't have done it. That is, I'm glad I did it and I'm glad it's over. ;0)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alex.
xoRobyn
fast five yes, congrats on grabbing followers
ReplyDeletePhew, I for one am glad it's over. Now back to the main game. Thanks Alex for calling by occasionally. I'm sure we've all learned a lot.
ReplyDeleteDenise<3
(formerly known as Genevieve)
ReplyDeleteHaha! I laughed pretty hard when you said your house wasn't big enough for all your followers (or, wouldn't be if you added more.) :) Um, I'm still laughing.
I enjoyed your blog all month - though I was too overwhelmed to keep commenting. Sorry! -
And, I kind of already did a reflections post. Hm, I wonder if I'm supposed to write another or link that one in on Monday...
Congrats and have a great Sunday!
I can't see Fast Five because I have an allergic reaction to Paul Walker.
ReplyDeleteI didn't make it through everyone yet. Only about 800. There were SO many participants!
I think it was a great challenge and I'm glad to have participated. I can't yet commit to next year because who knows where I'll be, but I will definitely recommend it if you all do it again!
Congratulations to you and all the other A to Z'ers on a great well done job!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to everyone who completed the challenge. It's been a great experience. Now to sleep! lol.
ReplyDeleteJeffrey, I knew you'd be perfect for the job!
ReplyDeleteTyrean, glad you enjoyed the Challenge and my posts.
Chuck, working on it!
Michael, what you did for the Challenge was amazing.
Ella, think I was challenged by the sheer amount of participants.
RG, why thank you! And you just link that post on Monday if you like.
Karen, that's funny!
I loved the challenge but really felt the pressure of a... of a... of a JOB! Helped flex my mental muscle... but I was exhausted and eager for it to end. But, I got in so late that I didn't get included in the linky-thing and had to post my blogs within the comment. (Bad, bad. I know. 8-( ) Next year, I'll be better prepared. Thank you and your friends for hosting it. I'm going out to a fancy dinner and NOT FF!
ReplyDeleteThank you for co-hosting the challenge!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's over--although I know in a couple of weeks I'm going to wish it had continued. I loved writing posts and meeting new people!
Yeah! We did it! Technically, I failed...because one of my posts was 6 hours after midnight...but I did two yesterday, so in one way I did complete it: 26 in 30 days. Hoping I still get the badge ;-) I'm completely, addictively competitive. Alex, I want to thank you for all your visits at my place - I feel honored when someone with so many followers comes to see little ole' me.
ReplyDeleteTina @ Life is Good
Congratulations and thank you for a great challenge!
ReplyDeleteYeah, "Fast Five." Looks awesome. Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and the Rock, all in one movie. But if they had only somehow resurrected Heath Ledger to be in it, it would have all my wife's celebrity crushes. As it is, she's practically drooling on the trailer alone. So I have mixed feelings.
ReplyDeleteGreat challenge! I discovered lots of bloggers that I had never met before. Some that I will put on my blog roll and continue to visit. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy May, Alex!
My main goal was to complete the challenge and not give up. I did that so I'm thrilled. I didn't manage to get through the list but I'm still working on it.... slowly. lol.
ReplyDeleteSharlene, next year you'll be ready!
ReplyDeleteGolden, it is addictive!!
Tina, I'd say you more than qualify for that badge.
Monkey, take her! Damn was it a fun movie.
Sharon, that's the purpose of the Challenge - find new friends.
Lynda, that's a great goal!
I think it was so cool of you to feature other bloggers. No wonder you are so beloved amongst the blogging community. You are like the Blogfather.
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting the challenge, Alex, and introducing me to so many wonderful bloggers. I 'm not sure how many blogs I visited in all, but I'm guessing about 300. I became repeat visitor at quite a few blogs, which took away time from new blogs!
ReplyDeleteI finished my reflections post today, will do a Thank you to fellow A-Zers post tomorrow!
Thanks for being a great Co-host; I find this challenge more exhausting than the last, but fun! I am so glad we crossed the finish line. I met some amazing people and had a great time over all~ Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCaptain, your idea of giving back was admirable!
Congratulations for going through the A to Z challenge! I knew I wouldn't have time for it.
ReplyDeleteI saw Fast Five and thought it was good -- very action-packed.
Cheesboy, thanks! And what I need - another blogging title!
ReplyDeleteDamy, glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, Ella. I knew that's what I wanted to do right from the beginning.
Reid, Fast Five was great! Best of the series.
Excellent job on the Challenge. It was a thrilling and exhausting experience. I am grateful to be a participant.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have to see Fast Five myself. From what I hear, it's very entertaining and there are some really impressive action sequences.
Thanks, Alex!
ReplyDeletewow, amazing.
ReplyDeleteI cheated a little bit at my last post.
but I had fun doing it.
A blessing to be able to make 2 dozen profound friends.
beautiful experience.
Matthew, it was great - best of the series!
ReplyDeleteJingle, that's great!
Fast Five will be awesome! So glad Vin Diesel is back.
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