Blogging friend, Iman, last week launched Freedom Friday writing, “It’s Freedom Friday, so I reserve the sole right to say what I have to say … .”
I decided to participate. After all, I needed a day to freely express, WHATEVER!!, and why not on Freedom Fridays.
So here goes….
Oops I Missed the Sign-up for Blogging 201
It’s Freedom Friday and, according to one definition, freedom means:
“I have the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.”
Though Blogging 201 was closed when I attempted to sign up, I choose to exercise my right on Freedom Friday to complete the first assignment, which was to:
“Consider what you want to accomplish with your blog. Write down three concrete goals you want to achieve.”
This assignment, hopefully, will lead to an improved blog before I begin my third year of blogging in January 2015.
Why I Blog
Almost two years ago, I initially decided to create this blog for:
- Self-Education to access information shared by other bloggers who were living with either breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or fibromyalgia.
- Self-Management to distract and re-direct my attention from negative thoughts, emotional stress, and physical pain.
Blogging also helped, as a fill-in, for the lost of family and friends when we retired and relocated to Orlando in 2010.
Though, I have friends now and enjoy spending time with them, I still blog to:
- Interact with diverse people;
- Tour different places around the world; and,
- Learn new things above and beyond my wildest expectations.
Because either my IPad, MacBook or Blog are always within reach; I have the ability, when I want, to:
- Express Thoughts
- Rant Opinions
- Expand Awareness
- View Events
- Explore New Cultures
- Visit Different Places
- Meet New People
- Network with Bloggers
- Share Memories
All of the above satisfies my needs as a blogger. And, I have no interest in gaining notoriety, becoming a leader in the field, or self-publishing a book.
My Ultimate Blog
I decided to take a critical look at my blog layout in preparation for completing this assignment. I concluded that my blog needs a makeover to improve both the look and flow. I hope to acquire new ideas and techniques, when I participate, in the Blogging 101 Class beginning November 3.
In addition to revamping this blog, I want to add photos to my posts. So, I registered for the Photography 101 Class which, also, starts on November 3.
I am not concerned about the number of followers, but would like to keep the current ones. I now see them as my blogosphere friends.
I plan to continue publishing three times per week.
Four Specific Goals
- Publish three times each week during November, December, and January.
- Spend 2-3 hours each week visiting my followers’ blogs, reading their posts, and commenting on their work, from now until April 1st.
- Establish a new weekly feature on my blog by December 31st and publish each week through June 30th.
- Create an editorial calendar for the next three months by November 1st.
Finally, I am grateful to:
- Iman for inviting me to take part in Freedom Friday.
- Blogging 201 for this assignment, even though, I crashed the course.
SeasonedSistah 
Sounds like you plan to step out into deep waters, good luck I know you can do it.
Sent from my iPad
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Thank you, Hubby. I am going to give it a try. Trusting, I will be successful in meeting these goals; but, I am open to receive whatever crosses my path.
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You go girl! Love your blogs!
Bonnie Sent from my iPad. Please excuse any typos.
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Thank you, Bonnie. I appreciate your comment. It’s always good to hear from my non-blogging friends.
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Always your fan …giving you my votes willingly. I so love your Blogging 201 assignment. hahahahaha. i love this post and it will form my 1st reblogged post.
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Thank you, Iman.
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Reblogged this on imanikingblog and commented:
It’s Freedom Friday and I’m the umpire on this day. So this is my 1st and special treat. More to come shortly. Enjoy!
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Thank you, Imani, I am grateful for the reblog. It’s my first. Hugs.
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Wow! My first…your first! You deserve this and more. Thank you for giving me something to reblog. Big hugs.
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Hug u back.
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I’m with you on your reasons for blogging. Be free and keep on being you.
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Thank you. I enjoy blogging it is my opportunity to “share with” and “receive from” others.
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As always, your post is excellent. I might be a tad late to the challenge as well, but we will get through it together and be ok.
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Thank you for your positive comment. I completed Assignment #2, I am not sure if I will continue or wait until the course is offered again. I signed up for Blogging 101 and Photography 101 and they start on November 3. Are you considering either one of these courses?
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dear Yvonne,
such a wonderful post, such engaging and exciting goals! you are not only going to meet the challenge but give us all a very inspiring and insightful ride on your coat tails! can’t wait to see what unfolds!
much love,
Karen
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Thank you for mentioning my post in your blog.
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I always enjoy reading your comments. Grateful to have found a friend whose words make me think, makes me happy, makes me laugh, and makes me open up to new things. Hugs.
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Your plan is very well thought out. I know you will accomplis
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In the present moment, I have no doubt. But, I am open to what tomorrow brings as well. Thank you for your comment. I enjoy following your blog.
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