This month, I’m going to do something a little different. I read Fat Mum Slim’s post about 50 blog post ideas and thought that would make a great series, but that 50 was probably too many to do in a row.
Then I came across The Nester’s 31 Days in October challenge, where you write about the same thing for the whole month. And an idea was born: the 31 most searching posts in Fat Mum Slim’s list would be the prompts I would use for 31 days. Read from the start and come back every day, dip in and out, whatever takes your fancy – but get ready to get to know me in the next few weeks. Stuff like:
1. That thing that happened in high school that pretty much changed my life forever.
3. That lie I told that I got away with (or didn’t!).
4. The hardest thing I’ve ever been through.
5. 9 things I just can’t handle.
6. My most excruciatingly embarrassing moment.
7. The story of my first kiss (not skipping all the awkward details!)
8. The day I started blogging – what was I thinking?
9. The most difficult decision I have ever made.
10. 7 things I learned from being a kid.
11. The last thing that made me cry.
12. My earliest childhood memory.
13. That thing that really gets my goat.
14. The worst Christmas I’ve ever had.
15. What I am addicted to and why.
16. My obituary.
17. A DIY on something I know nothing about.
18. What I’ve learned about life so far.
19. Brain dump: what’s on my mind right now.
21. My worst habit.
22. Thank you to a thing that I love.
23. What I want to be when I grow up.
24. Something I found.
25. A review on something I’ve used, watched, eaten, or read lately.
26. An update on my most popular post – where are we now?
27. Set a goal and a plan on how to get there.
28. Top 5 blogs I’m loving right now.
29. I ask advice on something that is troubling me.
30. A menu for my last meal ever.
31. I share a secret I’ve never told anyone until now.
Now 31 posts is a lot to commit to, so I’ll try not to sit in a shame spiral if I don’t do them all. I’ve never been very good with numbers anyway! I might also have to suspend the Meatless Monday linkup for a couple of weeks, I’ll see how I go.
Have you ever done a series? Would you like to do one? There’s still time to link up with Myquillin for the 31 Days in October challenge! See you back here on October 1. Party on x
SnippetsandSpirits says
September 29, 2013 at 10:41 amWow, you are brave go for it.
I look forward to following!
Veggie Mama says
September 29, 2013 at 11:01 amOh gosh, I think I’m pushing the edges of the overshare boundaries! Eep.
Sarah@SnippetsandSpirits says
September 30, 2013 at 10:43 pmDear Veggie Mama, you have inspired me to take on this challenge so thank you. I have linked you in my first post,I will write about all things beachy.
Looking forward to your first post.
Emily @ Have a laugh on me says
September 29, 2013 at 7:26 pmI would LOVE to do this – but there’s no way I could – right now I have too much annoying paid writing to do 🙁 But I’ll be watching our for your efforts!!
Veggie Mama says
September 30, 2013 at 10:56 amha that doesn’t sound like too much of a drag!
vegeTARAian says
September 29, 2013 at 9:55 pmOk, you got me. I’m hooked and suddenly I NEED TO KNOW EVERYTHING.
Veggie Mama says
September 30, 2013 at 10:56 amHaha I’m laughing as I’m going back remembering all of these things for a funny story to tell. I can’t believe my life sometimes.
Reannon Hope says
September 29, 2013 at 10:35 pmLove this idea! It’s going to be a good month x
Veggie Mama says
September 30, 2013 at 10:55 amWell you did say you like when I post STUFF, so get ready. There’s plenty of STUFF OMG!
Lisa Mckenzie says
September 30, 2013 at 1:55 pmThat is big,Nope never completed a series but I will try Stacey x
SlapdashMama says
September 30, 2013 at 4:12 pmSPILL IT ALL!
Lara at This Charming Mum says
September 30, 2013 at 5:12 pmI love this idea. I’m not brave enough to spill some of these things about myself. Maybe after a few more years of blogging!
Rowdy Fairy says
September 30, 2013 at 5:26 pmThis is cool! I also started up my own little October challenge called ‘Over it in October’. I would love it if you would check it out 🙂 >>
http://www.rowdyfairy.com/2013/09/over-it-in-october-link-up-challenge.html
Penelope Kaye says
October 8, 2013 at 5:48 amHello there
I am so excited about finding your blog, loving all these confessions posts, I really feel like shaking things up on my blog and think I will do something similar, thanks for the inspiration x Penny
Veggie Mama says
October 8, 2013 at 10:27 amYou’re welcome!