‘April come she will….’ go the words of Simon and Garfunkel’s lovely song. For me and my blog/s, April now means Blogging From A to Z . This year, however, I think I’ve overstretched (did I hear someone ask, “What else is new?” ).
Okay, so I’m blogging from A to Z through April here and From 7Eight, managing a Facebook Group we created for this purpose and being one of Arlee’s Ambassadors for the event. Additionally, I’m keeping Write Tribe going with the usual writoning prompts and features!
But most of all, we have loads of personal stuff to catch up on and accomplish….so, I’m starting to feel a little like Stan in the cartoon below! 😉
But you know what? I often think that blogging is a lot like dancing (so what if I don’t dance?)! Why? You have to take one step at a time, go with the flow, let your hair down and just enjoy being you! No one talks about life and dancing better than one of my favourite poets:
Three Things to Remember
As Long as you’re dancing, you can
break the rules.
Sometimes breaking the rules is just
extending the rules.
Sometimes there are no rules.
Mary Oliver (A thousand mornings)
So here I am stretching and overstretching to break the rules!
Team Damyanti, part of the organizing group for the A to Z challenge, came up with a superb idea. To encourage bloggers to have a theme for the challenge, they’ve organized the Great and Powerful Theme Reveal today. You’ll find the link on Vidya’s blog – do visit to see all the wonderful ideas people have come up with.
This is the time that I finally reveal my theme.
It’s “Keeping Life Simple, Authentic and Holistic“! In case you haven’t noticed that’s the tagline of my blog! Gotcha, didn’t I? 😉 Yes, I’ve decided to stick to my usual mix of blogging about life, books, relationships, spirituality and if you’re lucky you’ll see some guest posts here too! 🙂
So if you heard the sound of several drumrolls around the blogging world today you’ll know who is responsible for this – yes it’s us! If you’re a blogger, and if you haven’t already, do join the band!
Great idea, Corinne. 🙂 Don’t know where you find the time and energy to do all that. I am in awe! Looking forward to your posts. Have a good weekend.
Debbie recently posted..ANNOUNCING THE GREAT THEME REVEAL! #AtoZChallenge #AtoZReveal
I cheated, didn’t I? My husband might tell you where I get the time, Debbie! 😉
I’ll be looking forward to reading about your travels.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
Yayy Corinne… Interesting Theme By an Interesting Girl 🙂
Ananya Kiran recently posted..Theme Revelation !
Ha ha…more like and old theme from an old girl, Ananya! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
Again we did the same thing 🙂
We used our taglines as themes.
Hugs! And let’s have fun!
Vidya Sury recently posted..My April A to Z Challenge 2014 Theme Reveal #atozchallenge @AprilA2Z
I promise I didn’t copy! And fun? Of course, we’ll have loads!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Getting Good Advice
Looking forward to the posts Corinne 🙂
nabanita recently posted..A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal – A Tales Buffet!
Thanks, Naba. I hope they’ll pass!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
Looking forward to my first year of the A to Z challenge. Will drop back in April to read your posts. 🙂
SD Neeve recently posted..A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal
Thanks for stopping by – I just read your post too and your idea is fascinating! Good luck with the challenge!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Queen of My Own Life
Awesome! Will be looking forward!
Danny Simon recently posted..Motivators Part Two – The Greatest One
Thanks, Danny. Looking forward to knowing what your theme is too.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Where To Find Inspiration
I can tell April is going to be Amazing 🙂 Corinne, love your writing and looking forward to all your ‘Gyaan’ all through the month 🙂
Shailaja V recently posted..A to Z 2014: Reasons and Revelations
April will be amazing, Shailaja! And thanks, you made my day! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
Wow! Just yesterday, we said this in our training session, “Stick to your knitting, stay with your core competencies” and I see that you are doing just that!! How cool is that!! 🙂
April never looked so very exciting!! 🙂
Shilpa Garg recently posted..A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal
I was a fly on the wall at your session, Shilpa! 😉 And yes, April is going to be fun, alright!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Distortion – Book Review
I love the simplicity and natural flow of your posts … I am sure April Gyaan will be full of take aways for all of us…All the best superwoman!!!
Shiva recently posted..Spilling the Beans for A to Z
Thanks for the vote of confidence Shiva! So glad you’re back in business! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
Sometimes, simplicity is the only way to go! Your theme works perfectly for the Challenge.
M. J. Joachim recently posted..A – Z Challenge Reveal & Celebrate the Small Things 032114
Thanks, MJ. I can’t afford not to keep it simple for this particular challenge. 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Where To Find Inspiration
I have no clue how you do all of that while offering to lend a hand to whoever needs help. Best of luck with the challenge, I’ll be around for sure.
I really don’t have much else to do, Tulika! 😉 Good luck with the challenge!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Phenomenal Women Inspiring Change
Hi Corinne,
Sounds like fun. I’ll be sure to stop by and learn all about the keeping it simple, authentic and holistic. See you in April.
Silvia @
SilviaWrites
Silvia Villalobos recently posted..Let’s Do This: Pre-Challenge Announcement
Thanks, Silvia! Yes, see you in April. Good luck with the challenge.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
Another person doing far too much just because it was easy last year! I don’t know why we do it, but I’m glad we’re doing it 😀
Jemima
#TeamDamyanti
Jemima Pett recently posted..A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal!
Oh yes, Jemima! Gluttons for punishment or what? 😉
So nice to connect with you and all the best the challenge!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Getting Good Advice
When your blog has such a lovely theme, it make sense to stick to the same theme for April A-Z.
Looking forward to your April A-Z posts!
Proactive Indian recently posted..The arrogance of inheritance?
Thanks, Pro! Glad you’re in too. 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
A simple, but beautiful theme, Corinne 🙂 Waiting for the month to unfold 🙂 🙂 🙂 This is going to be inspirational !
Sreeja Praveen recently posted..Here we come, A to Z !! ( A to Z Theme Reveal post)
Thanks, Sreeja. Off to look at what your theme is going to be.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
I have a couple pounds of coffee with magical motivation properties I can share with you in April:) I’m pretty sure we’re gonna need it:)
WriterlySam recently posted..A to Z Theme Reveal_A Glimpse Behind the Curtain
Yes, please, Sam. Messaging you my postal address right away! 😉
Good luck.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Bloglovin’
Look forward to your wisdom filled posts. Keeping one’s options open is a smart way to go.
Suzy recently posted..A to Z 2014 – My Theme
Thanks, Suzy. I’m looking forward to yours too.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
I’m flabbergasted!! I’m all proud and stuff that I’m able to manage one blog. You astound me, Corinne!!!
I’m looking forward to your April posts.
Carrie-Anne Foster recently posted..A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal
Oh my, you sure know how to make a person feel good, Carrie-Anne. So glad we’re connected. I’ll be watching for your posts too. 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Getting Good Advice
What a wonderful theme you have here Corinne! Really looking forward to all the dancing on this blog, and learn some steps too along the way 🙂 And you are going to do all that in addition to the dancing! Amazing indeed. All the best. And great cartoon, by the way!
Beloo Mehra recently posted..A-Z of Indian National Education
Thanks, Beloo. Right now I’m dancing myself to exhaustion! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Money, A Love Story
i love reading about all those things! i love an ecclectic theme! i look forward to april!
and i’m a sub-ambassador for arlee… he adopted us for the challenge, since Jeremy is recovering from a serious injury.
nice to meetcha!
tara tyler recently posted..A to Z Sneak Preview!
Thanks for stopping by, Tara. I’m glad we’ll be connected via the challenge. Give me a shout if you need an assist with anything.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
Sounds amazing Corinne!
Looking forward to your posts!! 🙂
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Thanks, Hema. And I’m looking forward to yours. 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
It is always a little scary and a lot exciting to embark on the A-Z. Looking forward to doing it with you. ♥
Kathy Combs recently posted..A-Z Theme Reveal for 2014
So true, Kathy. But we’ll survive – together! ♥
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 2
Life itself is a vast topic, you have relationships, books and spirituality there as well. Wonderful choices, best of luck for the challenge.
Thanks, Sulekha! So glad we’re doing this together this year!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Anything Goes on Sunday – 3
Hi Corinne
I admire your ambition. Too many other “irons in the fire” for me so I shall not participate, but will stop by to see what you are up to on your blog in April.
I scramble to get 4 posts out a month now. Doing too much research on subjects and studying now. Also the usual domestic stuff, including yard work.
Good luck on your challenge.
Mary
Mary Stephenson recently posted..What Really Matters
Thanks, Mary. Oh I completely understand about you not participating! Good luck with your research and study.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Queen of My Own Life
In short, your blog is going to be super-exciting this April. Following you as usual 🙂
Gauri recently posted..A to Z April Blogging Challenge Theme Reveal
I’m sure you will do great justice to your theme Corinne! 😉 Looking forward to your journey…and can I just say I’m in awe at how much you are doing!
Psych Babbler recently posted..Lessons for a younger me
I know , right… I was exhausted and brain drained writing 7 in 7 posts for WT 3. 26 is just beyond me altogether…
Roshan R recently posted..Thank you for dropping by…
It’s the simple things in life that makes life worth it. Looking forward to some everyday gyaan on the simple stuff! 😀
maggie recently posted..Tell The World You’re Happy. #A2Z Theme Reveal
Firstly I am stealing that comic 😀 and well I enjoy the theme always on this blog so for me it is another great opportunity to read more of it 😀
Richa Singh recently posted..Travel and Technology
I have always loved the spiritual posts on this blog. Looking forward to more of them.
sugandha recently posted..A to Z theme reveal
Love it, Corinne! Our themes go somewhat hand in hand, you know… No one like dogs to teach us how to Keep It Simple (though I’m not sure about their ideas on holistic lifestyles 😉 ). I’ll be a frequent visitor!
Thanks for stopping by Life In Dogs earlier, and sorry it took me this long to return the visit. The Theme Reveal turned out Greater and way more Powerful than expected–all due to wonderful bloggers like you and your team 🙂 Thanks for joining the party!
Guilie Castillo recently posted..Black & White Sunday — Duncan in Water
“Keeping Life Simple, Authentic and Holistic“ // Very much needed for me! Thanks Corinne
why is 7eight slashed out. Can you tell J for me hat expec ted more from him… hmpf! 😉
whoa corrnie u are so busy yet rocking.so looking forward to connect with you.
Love the keep it simple attitude! 😀
Good luck and have fun!
Jamie Dement (LadyJai)
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