Wow.
Apparently it’s been a year of public writing for this gal, and let me tell ya – that’s been quite an unexpected turn of events.
Starting my first Slice of Life challenge last March was a total leap out of my comfort zone. Sure, I wrote from time to time. Sure, I enjoyed reading other people’s writing when it crossed my inbox. But living a DAILY writerly life? Nope. Living a daily PUBLIC writerly life? Double nope. That was definitely not something I associated myself with.
And yet… here we are!
I made it through 95% of my first SOL challenge (I missed the east coast deadline once or twice last March), I have kept up with my “slicing” almost every Tuesday since then, and today is the first day of the #sol19 challenge.
What can I say?
I’m in.
It looks like I’m a writer.
Happy slicing!
Writing and Laughing 
Good for you! I always love SOL in March, but then haven’t quite had the gumption to commit to every Tuesday after that. Maybe this will be the year I do. Way to set a good example.
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Aww, thank you! I certainly wasn’t a perfect example but it was fun to see how I could keep it up on most Tuesdays. ❤️
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I LOVE that realization that you’re a writer! I feel like so many of us can relate to that notion, that “No, I’m not. No, I’m not.” and then suddenly, we are! 🙂
I also appreciate your use of “writerly life”. I might borrow that in my own future writing.
So glad you’re here. 🙂
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Oh, thank you! I’m so happy to be sharing this space with other talented and motivated writers like yourself. ‘Cause you’re right – it sneaks up on us but that’s what we are! ❤️
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There is definitely something about this community of writers that is magnetic! This is my 4th year slicing. I was certainly not as disciplined as you were continuing to slice on Tuesdays. I cannot understand how I can do 31 days in a row and then can’t manage once a week!?!
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Seriously!!! Sometimes those missed Tuesdays would flash by and I’d be totally shocked. Happy to be joining you this year!!
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Welcome back! Wait…congratulations on being here the whole time! Happy slicing.
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Ha! More like lurking in the sidelines… 😏😂😂 Wishing you a good slicing month! ❤️
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You’ve really kept at it! That’s wonderful. This is my first time, and I’m excited. I feel like I need that structure of being committed to write every day. It sounds like it really worked for you.
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Oh, welcome!! It’s quite the challenge but it’s also really super fun. I’m a big fan of the oh-crap-I-have-to-pull-something-together-before-the-deadline kind of writing. Haikus are my favorite last minute ass-saver. ❤️
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You gotta have the oh-crap last minute ass-savers. That is what I realized last year. Haikus are good. Lists are good. Any other ideas for this?
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Kids’ words are always good for a giggle. Let them speak for you! Or questions. Questions are good to clear your head and spark some conversations.
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Questions…that’s a good idea.
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I love reading your blog and look forward to slicing with you this month! Love your photos too.
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I am so happy to be slicing with you, as well! Here’s to the next 31 days of commitment and teamwork. ❤️
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Yay! Hooray for year two! It does seem to get easier the more you do it. Beautiful photo!
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Oh, I was hoping that was the case! 😂😂😂 Thanks for the inspiration!
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Yeah, I hope to keep up. I ALWAYS miss a day or two.
Not this time!!! Go, girl!
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We got this! ✨👊🏼✨
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