Ok, it’s not actually Just Jot It January anymore, but I thought I’d do a quick post to register my appreciation for the last month’s entertainment, provided by Linda G Hill and her annual feature.
It’s the first year that I’ve taken part and it was a very useful experience, not only because it gave me a challenge to come up with something to post every day, but because of the huge range of blogs and talent that I have been made aware of in the process.
One of the best things about blogging is the opportunity to meet new and interesting people who I would ordinarily not have had contact with, so this type of blogging community-based project is particularly rewarding.
Not only that, but I’ve gained several new followers and attracted considerably more traffic to the blog than during an average month.
Whether or not these extra readers will continue to be regular visitors remains to be seen, but I shall certainly be keeping an eye on a great many of the blogs I came across in my random ramble through the last thirty one days.
I might even be inclined to post more frequently from now on, as the idea of going back to only writing two or three times a week leaves me feeling at a bit of a loose end, even as I write this.
We shall see what happens.
I don’t know what February will bring, but I’ve already signed up for an A – Z blogging challenge in March and I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m tempted to get involved in other regular features as the year goes on.
For now, I should try and catch up with Starship Gypsies and concentrate on one or two other projects that I have been neglecting recently.
My final contribution to this thread though, is a gif that I made from Linda’s JJIJ participation badge, which is bestowed on anyone who took up the challenge last month.
So, until I work out how to display it in a more permanent setting, here’s a stick man doing a little Just Jot It January victory dance.
Because I can, alright..?
Thanks again to everyone who visited Diary of an Internet Nobody in January, it was great to meet so many new and talented writers and artists.
And a last, but certainly not least, thank you to Linda for all her dedication and patience.
#JusJoJan
LindaGHill
February 1, 2016 at 14:35
Hahaha! I love what you’ve done with my badge! Thanks so much for the laugh, for the post, and most of all, for participating. So glad it was a positive experience for you. đŸ˜€
dalecooper57
February 1, 2016 at 14:42
Thought you’d like it. ;~}
It was great fun, yes, and it gave me a new appreciation for bloggers who post every day, now I know how much time it takes up.
lindamartinandersen
February 1, 2016 at 15:24
Dale,
The blog badge changes are fun! What a clever idea. I enjoyed getting to know you and others at JustJotItJanuary. Best of luck with all you do.
dalecooper57
February 1, 2016 at 15:29
Thanks Linda, you too, I’ll try to keep the ideas coming for as long as people are prepared to keep reading. ;~}
Bee Halton
February 1, 2016 at 20:03
Oh I love the badge gif. I think I have to steal it đŸ™‚
dalecooper57
February 1, 2016 at 20:06
Bee my guest. ;~}
Bee Halton
February 1, 2016 at 20:16
đŸ™‚
nananettie1969
February 1, 2016 at 20:07
awesome challenge glad i was apart of it….thanks to all and LindagHill
John W. Howell
February 1, 2016 at 21:07
Fun.
nananettie1969
February 1, 2016 at 21:23
Hi I nominated you for The Versatile Blog award! Go to https://nananettie1969.wordpress.com/ for the rules if you would like to take part in this. If you don’t want to maybe pass it along to someone else you feel will. Thanks
dalecooper57
February 1, 2016 at 21:55
I’m honoured, thank you. I’ll take a look and see what I can do with it.
KG
February 3, 2016 at 09:48
The victory dance is super cool đŸ™‚
dalecooper57
February 3, 2016 at 10:20
Hahaha, thanks
joey
February 3, 2016 at 12:26
Fab badge! đŸ˜€ That’s how I feel sometimes!
dalecooper57
February 3, 2016 at 12:30
Only just avoiding losing your head?
joey
February 3, 2016 at 12:31
Truly!
Lori Carlson
February 8, 2016 at 20:52
JusJoJan was so much fun. And I agree with you, it was a great opportunity to meet some new people and read some amazing blogs. See you for A2Z but it is in APRIL đŸ˜‰ not March… but I suppose you could do it early and just schedule your posts
dalecooper57
February 8, 2016 at 21:12
Oh, ok, I thought I read somewhere it was in March, thanks
Lori Carlson
February 8, 2016 at 21:14
Welcome đŸ™‚ hey, it’s better to be early than late! đŸ˜€