Ah! What a month this has been! When I wrote my first post for UBC on the first of this month, I had very little faith that I would finish doing what I started. It seemed like a herculean task to write everyday. But having been there, done that, I realise that it is all in the mind.
That couldn't be more correct!
And the blogger buddy who inspired me to do this, Shilpa , has herself been a standing testimonial to this! I saw her go to the extremes, stretching herself, and still going strong and it inspired me not to give up. In the middle of sick kids, exams, schedules gone haywire, I looked upto her as an example to keep going.
I discovered new bloggers on the way.
Bhavya who has an excellent command over the written word, Pixie who could write on a myriad of subjects, Kajal and Kathy who shared their wonderful experiences with us, and Smita whom I connected with on a personal level sharing mommy experiences!
I also discovered two fun to be with buddies, Dee and Chiky . While Dee bore her way into my heart with her endearments, contemplative posts and fun filled challenges, Chiky filled my heart with delight with her humour filled reads. They have been two of the sweetest bloggers I have come across. I also discovered how similar Dee and I were!
I marveled at how SuKu came up with themed challenges for every week. If it was travel one week, it would be food the other, and the last week was excellent with the 7 sins thrown in. That organised way of blogging is something I must learn from her!
This is one girl I cannot rave enough about, Richa. She wrote a month long story weaving each character expertly, keeping us on tenterhooks about what would happen next! Hats off to her!
The non- participants of the UBC and my regular blogger friends stayed with me, encouraging and pushing me, esp. Ankur, who stayed with me throughout this challenge with his lovely words of encouragement and Usha Ma'm with her wise words.
This has been a truly fulfilling experience, and thank you Cornine for giving us this opportunity to connect and share.
Cheers!
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That's a wonderful flash-back post, LP! Sums up the UBC that we all took, aptly.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the mention. Am touched. I quite liked the small new network of friends that we formed during this challenge... Girls, let's keep it that way and keep all lines of communication open ever after UBC!! Cheers :)
pleasure is always mine .. there is so much things i learnt from you in these days .. some words , lot of inspiration inspiration , little bit parenting (tht i can use after 10 to 12 yr ):D .. !
ReplyDeleteI love you Princess ..Like the little boy in the Dhara Ad loves jalebis :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteU are my Angel..U know na.. Gives phata poster nikla lunatic Dee wala hug..
And I never thought I would meet a princess :P :P ... it was so nice to find your blog through this challenge :) :) .. and I am sticking around so we will keep meeting often♥♥
ReplyDeletehave an award for you princess on my Day #31 post... kindly accept it ok ♥
I found you on Suku's blog being given an award. This month has been amazing. I did something that I thought I could never do. Write a blog post everyday. You did great! Congratulations on finishing the challenge and on the award.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on completing the Challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Princess...it was great knowing you through UBC. Glad with finished in style. Good luck and we'll cross paths! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have touched my heart each day with your posts, encouraged me with your comments, and I feel so very blessed to have come through this challenge along side you. We did it!! YAY!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
Now that's an apt roundup Princess!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words.. It was lovely discovering your blog and your writing!
Thank you for the kind words Princess. I'm glad to have made your acquaintance. Here's hoping to read more from you... Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHow true! I remember how Corinne was the one who convinced me, I was quite hung up on this fact that I cannot do it. But really it was such a beautiful journey. And all we had to do was try. I love your writing darling, in fact so many times I made husband read your posts. I have narrated that post where you have shared your little one's theatrics to us. The whole fish is spelled like SH. I remember it by heart now because I have almost told it to all people! I loved it so much :) and yes of course all the bits in between, the story of that lost child, thankfully she was found. Looking forward to a forever relationship with you now UBC was just the reason for it :)
ReplyDeleteRicha
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ReplyDeleteI might not have commented on all your posts but I have read them all and trust me I am thankful to UBC & Corinne for getting us all together :) I am to stay on your blog :)