March 18, 2011
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Xanga Blogathon next week!
Starting next week on Monday, March 21st, we’re having a week-long blogathon on Xanga. If you want to participate, it’s easy: just blog every day from Monday to Friday!
Blogging is a habit… I was reminded of this recently by a story about Jerry Seinfeld:
[Jerry] revealed a unique calendar system he uses … Here’s how it works.
He told me to get a big wall calendar that has a whole year on one page and hang it on a prominent wall. The next step was to get a big red magic marker. He said for each day that I do my task of writing, I get to put a big red X over that day.
“After a few days you’ll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You’ll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain.”
“Don’t break the chain,” he said again for emphasis.
I always feel better when I’m blogging regularly, but sometimes I fall out of the habit. So I thought it might be fun to kickstart things together!
I’ll be blogging Monday – Friday next week on my blog, at http://john.xanga.com. Come join me! So far, I’ve only bounced the full idea by my wife (justbee) and fellow XangaTeam member (marc) and they’re both up for participating. I’ll be posting a roundup of all the participants, and we’ll do some neat things to drive traffic to participants.
If you’re up for it, please comment below!
John
Comments (208)
I’m in! It’s something I try to do anyway. Except for today. Today my brain is tired.
Will do! I do anyway.
I <3 Blogging on Xanga.
Im in. Anything to get traffic to my site.
I’m in! I do it anyways though
Lets do this this!
I would probably come off break for it. I could use you driving traffic to my site.
haha. I already did this last month. I actually blogged the WHOLE ENTIRE MONTH of February. It was crazy. I can’t believe I actually did it.
I’m in! I think!
ok…I’m in. At least I will do my best.
oh, but it was called “Xanga-thon” and I even made a logo. LOL. Loser that I am.
It was Lithium98′s idea.
I do try to write something every day even if nothing of note has happened. I’m in by default.
worth giving a try!
I’m in, but I’d probably do it anyway.
I usually do.
That would be different for me!
@ItIsAllGravy - Jim, you are the personification of a ‘blogathon’. =]
I’m in, I blog every weekday anyway
I’ll do it!
I am also in.
@VeryModern - Long time no see! Awesome!
I blog most days. Might as well commit to it.
I do it anyhow, pretty much, so I`m in. Good initiative!
I try to blog every day, anyway.
This will just give me incentive to try harder.
Count me in.
Bleh, I’m going on vacation next week so I won’t be around to blog for the week
@TheCheshireGrins - Future Posting?
Count me in.
@john - Hey, if that counts, I can probably do it
@TheCheshireGrins - awesome!!
I’m in! I do anyway…okay okay, sometimes I miss a day, but I’m all in for this!
i’m in too!
@TheCheshireGrins - http://m.xanga.com ?
I do my thing every day, rain or shine.
@marc - I could but I don’t want the people I’m on vacation with to kill me
I will give it a go, because I love blogging on Xanga.
Even though I have made a fresh restart of my blog.
@AlluringAddiction - I once had somebody IM me and say “It seems like you’re not updating much these days”, it was on a day I posted 3 different times.
Why not, if nothing else I can do featured questions. I’ve been lax recently.
I’m in.
@TheCheshireGrins - haha, wise decision
I will give it a shot.
You can put me down too! Funny, I know almost all of the people who are agreeing to do this. And most of them blog daily anyway! lol Ooo… is there a special badge for this? :-O
I’m in!
I’ll do it. I’ve been trying to get back into the habit of blogging regularly. This will give me some motivation.
This was my plan anyway so I will certainly do this as well!
I’ll try it. I’ve been wanting to tell some personal (but funny) stories from my past, and this would give me a good excuse to do that.
I’m in! Just don’t forget to drop by to say hi!
Sweet idea! I try to blog on a regular basis, but it’s hard with school. I’ll try my best next week!
Grab a coffee and join the blogathon! Gimme an espresso and make it HOT, John baby.
A bit more traffic for myself be cool, but also for Xanga and other Xangans who want it will be cool.
everyday? whaaat?
Sure, I had done that couple months ago, wrote everyday. One week wouldn’t hurt. I’ll be creative too.
I blog every day usually. So I am in, even though Wednesday might be a little tough; having arthroscopy on my knee. But I will try to at least say something… like I cannot get my photos to upload or some such thing. ha ha ha.
Oh man, I’m already struggling to find time to blog right now during my busy work/school schedule! However, I really want to try this out. It sounds like a great initiative. I will figure out if this is doable for me.
Will give it a go
I’m in, I’ll do it on my personal blog :]
- A.R.
i blog every day anyways so i’m in!
I’m in.
Screw it, I’m in. Let’s do this!
It’s been so long since I’ve blogged. It just kinda got lost in the midst of daily everydays … I keep wanting to say I want to start again but never get around to it. Even if it’s something small, I may just try again.
Anyhoot, I just wanted to say “Hi Mr. Bee!” WaPshHHHh! Remember me?
@JayMonKeee - WOW face!!!!
Wahpsssssh!!!
I’ll do it! Or at least try to!
Very cool!
Count me in! ♥
OK!
Sure, I’m in
I’ll do it.
I blog nearly every day anyway. I’ll join in.
Dear John,
It’s been years since I “blogged every day.” Lord knows, I always have enough content. I think I just may rise to this challenge, and try not to repeat myself to boot.
Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
I will do it!
i don’t think i’d be able to do it. x___X; I can try. xD
cool!
I’ll give it a shot. Count me in.
Of course I’m in!
Yes! I’m doing it! I made my comeback to blogging today since having my baby a week ago, so this will fit in nicely.
I love the quote from Seinfeld, I can totally see him saying that, heh.
~V
i’m game. i just have to remember.
I’m in. Been posting daily since 12/31/10…EVERY SINGLE DAY for 2½ months!
I’ll give it a shot.
I should give it a try (: lack of ideas though lol
I plan on doing something of this sort over the summer. I’m too busy right now
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ready, set, go!
Sure, I’m up for it.
I believe it shouldn’t be a very difficult task.
^_^
I’ll give it a shot. Look forward to reading.
Thanks, John.
Seems interesting enough, I need to get back on track here with xanga. In for the win!
Schedules are good: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/time_management.png
I’m in!
I’ll do it, I have been wanting to come back anyways.
I’m in
count me in.
*let’s just hope i will never forget this big one-week day*;)
Does it count if it’s private?
(Okay, will try going publicsville)
I can’t guarantee I will not be out past Monday, which hasn’t happened here in OZ yet, it’s Saturday 19th atm, but If I can remember… I’m in!
i’ll give it a shot
sounds fun! i will do it!
sounds like how i used to blog everday 6 years ago..
Sounds like an interesting idea. I’ll give this a go.
Sure, I’ll do it! =)
My page is on Friends’ Lock, so I won’t be able to participate, but I wanted you to know I think this is a great idea, and I’ll read, rec, and support!
I’ll participate!
I’m in!
I may just do this.
i’m in! sounds interesting.
I’m in!
I’m in!
wow…. yeah gonna post everyday starting tomorrow
Count me in.
I’ll give it a try… it is a habit…
Will do!
im up for it
I’m in, but don’t be surprised if I resort to picture posts at some point!
Wow. Wouldn’t that be a refreshing break from walls of text?
Hmm. I post every day but most of mine are future posts as I blog when I can (usually every day). Monday for me will start with work at 8 am sharp and end at 8:15 pm (if I’m lucky). That doesn’t leave much time for blogging – therefore I have future posted for Monday and Tuesday…
Excellent idea and what fun.
Good idea….i am also trying to blog at least once a day and will give it extra effort in the coming week.
I’ll try it!
I will
I’m up for it! and WHOA, I’ve been friends with justbee for awhile, I had no idea that was your wife! hahahaha your child is ADORABLE!!
I blog almost everyday. Sometimes multiple times a day so not a problem.
okay
I enjoy Xanga and I blog daily. I learn a lot here. lots a great people. I’m in
Alright! I’ll blog each and every day ^.^
will definitely join
I saw this the other day and thought, nah, it isn’t gonna work on ME. I love to blog everyday but as of lately, I lost interest. Maybe now that you are encouraging the idea of bringing people back on the site and update daily, I will give this a shot.
I used to write EVERYDAY, it was my obsession! I will join. Count me in.
i’ll try it…sign me up, count me in and all that jazz….i hope can do it..
Will do!
That Seinfeld, he always has good, practical ideas. While the rest of us are only focusing on the current month, he has the whole year right there – the bigger picture.
Anyway, I can’t make any promises but I will try to stick to this Blogathon plan. I’ll even do you one better and start today, so I am in the mood.
question. I am doing it but I am on Sign in lock. I know that keeps me off the top blogs. Will it also keep me off the participation list on this? Anyone with a Xanga can read my blog.
Why not!
I don’t get on here enough and this’ll make me sign-on more.
Not been active lately on xanga, but intend to give it more attention.
Blogathon seems the right ting to me.
See you all there ..
wordpressed
this is cool! I’m in
A definate maybe. I’ll try.
Sounds good.
I’m game. Although having a 3 week old will make it hard to find the time.
I’m in~! All i do is win baby!
Finally! A challenge I can do in my sleep!!
I’ll try, but my play’s opening night is this Friday. Busy, busy, busy.
Going out of town, but I think I’ll have computer access so we’ll see!
Interested.
I haven’t been updating daily but this is a worthwhile challenge.
Sounds good!
Yay.
I’m gonna do it, too.
Politicish posts a blog daily, M-F. Count me in!
I’m going to do my best to blog every day!
i’m in!
dammit, it’s exam/essay season this week
I will check in every day to read what people have written!
let’s do this! : )
Sounds good. Life has been so hectic lately I’ve found it really hard to make it on here to post, but I’ve really been wanting to. I’ll look at this as a step to re-reorganizing my life into useful and meaningful habits. ;0) Count me in!
ok john, I’m in, but just for you :p
up for it
Dear John,
I blogged, I linked, I came over here to comment on your first Blogathon entry….and….
Well,
I’ve got to go to work now.
Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
I blog a lot too, why not. sounds fun!
Ok, I am in
sounds fun. i’m in.
I blog only once a month. I don’t know if i can try this.
I’ll do it.
Goodness… blogging everyday? That would take me away from my reading on the train! Anyway, I’ll try. Let’s see how far I get in the week.
-ray leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
LET’S DO THIS
Sounds good, I’m in.
Yep. Just another week in paradise.
I’m doing it!
Count me in. I need to get into the habit of keeping something consistent going.
I get fussed at by my family for spending any time at all on here.Not sure if I would have time for it all week.I’ve kinda bakesliden on Xanga lately.I’ve just lost my zeal for it I guess.I’ll see though.Who knows,maybe I will find something at least short everyday
I’ll try. I’m usually a once a month person but to participate in a blogathon sounds fun.
I’ll do it
My post is up now.
I missed Day One cause I was traveling most of Sunday. I might join in for today….possibly.
I know I’m a little late, but I’m in!!
count me in!
Would Xanga please stop being so intrusive on my site with it’s aggravating pop up things in the upper left corner of my site?
Really? How many years and dollars did I give this organization, only to be crapped on now?
Leave my site alone.
THANK YOU!
NOW I see why my page gets pushed over to the right. NO FAIR. GET YOUR STUFF OFF OF MY SITE!
I’m in!
I’m in if it’s not to late to jump in on this
ooh, that’s hard to keep in the habit. i’ll try.
ok, i will.
I’m going to give it a shot!
me
i’m game
i’ll do it !
This will definitely be a challenge for me. I havent blogged regularly in years! But I’m in!
me too – but really I did think it was vi’s idea
I’m in! I like the red X idea too. So many uses for that.
All I needed was a little motivation like this. I’m up for it!
Looks like a lot of folks are going to do this. Add me to the list. Not because I want traffic or anything. I just need the discipline.
Count me in!
I’m in
I’m on day two and just figured out where this all started. Fun! Count me in please.
I may begin the week with gusto, but I normally lose steam by Thursday
Also, I’m not interesting.
I am SO in!
hi
I’m in starting today anyway!
Will do.
I’m totally game.
sounds cool, I should get back into it all
Great idea. Sorry I got in too late. There’s always next time. :=}
I made a little calendar, and those red Xs are lookin’ good. I’M GOING FOR DISTANCE!
nice idea! really nice. i have been blogging everyday, similar to what you said, it makes me feel better and not blogging for a day would make me feel out of place like something is missing.
Great idea! I’m in I already did an entry all week before I saw the clicky on the side of someone blog. :) But I’ll make this a conscious effort starting NEXT week, since this week is almost over. :p
Is it too late to start? lol.
I’ll try my very best! Cuz I still have some studying to do! XD
”…March 21st, we’re having a week-long blogathon on Xanga. If you want to participate, it’s easy: just blog every day from Monday to Friday!”
And here I thought there are 7 days a week. Why not from March 21-28?
hi
This was way too short. Let’s aim for a month next time.
@The_Mysterious_Lady - Now I’m just plain confused! Monday to Friday? Blogs only new up till Wednesday? And the blogathon ad -still- shows up on everyone’s page?
Imagine that…
oh noooooooooo! gotta ruuuuuuuun… lol
@seedsower - hai
@worstenemy - why?
I wanna try
tehe i will probly fail cause im seldom on..
i think im at the worng place. i have no idea what the hell a blog really is, i thought i knew but appearently im wrong.
This sounds fun! I want in on it!!
)
I think im late for this.. Aww, i really wanted to do it.
Is it too late to start now?