A-Z Challenge Reflections

The A-Z Blogging Challenge has come to a close and now it's time to reflect on the month-long event... 

Overall, this time around (my fourth) was a resounding success...personally.  Though I didn't garner many comments throughout the challenge or a boatload of new followers, it was refreshing to post on a non-book related topic.  It was also really nice to rediscover music that I had completely forgotten about or hadn't heard for years.  So many memories!

This idea of reminiscing, though completely unintentional, perfectly aligned with this year's challenge and its dedication to Tina.  What a beautiful community she was a part of and what an honor it is to be a participant.  I had tossed around several ideas for this year's challenge, but remembering music seemed to really stick.  How fitting in reflection.

Until next year...

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  1. ErraticElleMay 4, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    I noticed the same decline in social media action. I had a good amount of hits during the day, but only a few comments here and there. I still had a great time. You had some very good music choices and it was a nice little reminiscence for me. Congratulations on finishing A to Z! Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie

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  2. MandyMay 7, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    I enjoyed seeing your music choices throughout A-Z… even if I only found your blog over halfway through the challenge. Comments or not, I enjoyed the challenge and I'm looking forward to participating again next year. Hopefully, you will too! :)

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    1. MelMay 7, 2015 at 11:50 AM

      I definitely plan on participating next year, Mandy. It's become one of my favorite events to participate in :) Thanks for visiting!

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  3. Mary BMay 12, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Congrats on completing the A to Z Challenge! Looking forward to next year! See you on the Road Trip!

    Mary @ Jingle Jangle Jungle

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