Friday, March 30, 2012

It's Bloggiesta Time: Updated!


When I started seeing blogs and twitter posts about Bloggiesta, I was intrigued.   I am definitely new to blogging and am always looking for ways to connect and improve.  As I started reading other bloggers 'To-Do-Lists' for Bloggiesta, I knew it was for me.  Nervously I lurked and read and thought about my own personal blogging to do list.  Deciding I was ready for a challenge and had some time this weekend to devote, I am jumping in!   First, I am off to read what I can at the BloggiestaStarting Line.  Whew!!! Great information there including the link to mini challenges.  Okay, back to make my To Do List:

1. Make clear blog tags Re-tag posts as necessary. I decided to completely delete all my tags and start fresh.  I am kinda pleased.  I did cringe at some of my older posts though.  Ha.
2. Start list of To-Be-Read books and check availability at library. Off to the library this afternoon!
3. Update GoodReads with reviews, links, and possibly friends? Also set a GoodReads reading goal and post to blog. (Mini-Challenge)  Check out my little reading goal!  And, I did as much as I could as far as updating Goodreads with reviews.  I will continue to work on it.
4. Visit new blogs participating in Bloggiesta and leave quality comments. (Mini-challenge)  I have worked hard to visit and leave comments.  I also have been loving the comments left by my fellow Bloggiestas here. (Thanks!)
5. Also add a few new blog links to my Book Blogs list from Bloggiesta participants.  I added a few, but I only follow KitLit and YA book blogs, so if I missed your blog and you fit that catagory, feel free to leave me a note in the comments here. :)
6. Find library and e-reader archive of books I read and forgot about since January.
7. Research Post on Math Literacy.  (So excited about this one)
8.  Consider Navigation tabs.  (Might be more of a long term goal) I am thinking ... no. :(
9. Enjoy myself and make connections !!!!
10. Last Minute additions to the list. Not on my original list but inspired by other Bloggiesta's ideas: I've also participated in the TweetChats, added some HUGE buttons to my page, visited the library, reserved some books, and have a few reviews/topics to write about for the next month.  (That's as far ahead as I like to work!)

I am jumping in with both feet, so wish me luck. 

19 comments:

  1. YAY! Glad you are doing this! I love it and try to connect whenever it is on. Have a blast this weekend!

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  2. Good luck with your goals :-) I'm loving seeing how everyone is tweaking their blog this weekend - already I'm getting so many ideas.

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    1. I am getting some good ideas too. There are a lot of ambitious To-Do-Lists ! I just hope to get organized and focused and meet some great people. I've already seen some great blogs.

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  3. I think this is a manageable list and you can do it! Good luck. :)

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    1. Thanks. :) I feel really good about what I have accomplished so far.

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  4. I think the "making connections" is one of my favorite parts! And I'm learning so much! Have a great weekend!

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    1. I am enjoyed finding new blogs (love yours btw!) and learning from other people. I think the bloggiesta features a really diverse group of bloggers with so many different strengths.

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  5. Hi there Teacher! Glad to see a fellow teacher/mother/reader through Bloggiesta. We are also here to make connections and to learn as much as we can through the tutorials. I have updated my Goodreads but only to a certain extent. Haven't linked up my reviews yet. Perhaps during the next Bloggiesta? Haha. Good luck on some of your goals!

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    1. I feel like there should be an easier way to do all of the linking, connections, and such. If I can find a shortcut, I will be sure to share. :)

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  6. Will anxiously await your math lit post as ... (shh!) that is an area where I feel very nervous.

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    1. I am looking forward to it too. It's something so important and rarely discussed as a developmental stage. My background is all reading, but I am going to give it a shot. Thanks for stopping by my blog, I am a BIG fan of your blog. :)

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  7. Ooh Math Literacy, you have me intrigued! I love Math and Literacy! I love your background!

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    1. Thanks! Look for the Math Literacy post in about 2 weeks.

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  8. Seriously, just try to relax, go with the flow, and have fun. The to-do list is just a starting point and somewhere to come back to if/when you get stuck or bored with whatever you're working on. :-)

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    1. It's great to see things checked off the list, isn't it? Going back to the list is a nice reminder or what you've done and what you still need to do.

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  9. Cool! Looks like you are moving right along with your list! You are going to have to add some more Bloggiesta tasks I'm thinking! Anyway, hopefully you've been having a blast!

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    1. I did have a blast. Next Bloggiesta I will have to be more ambitious. I was just getting my feet wet since I am a new blogger. Thanks for the encouragement. You bloggiestas really inspire me.

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  10. Wow! You have gotten so much done! that's awesome!!!

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    1. Thanks :) I can take a deep breath now that its over.

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