I
am going to do the unthinkable – participate in the A2Z Challenge 2014. As a new mother, I have been spending some time learning the tricks of the trade, which explains my hiatus for a little over a month. As a work from home mom and the only caregiver (by
choice) to my 8 month old daughter during the day, my day is packed. Any time away from baby A is consumed either by work or sleep.
To me, the
primary purpose of participating in this challenge is to give myself the opportunity
to indulge in some “me time” that I crave for so often of late. I have so many
half written posts, most of them in my head! That dormant DIY page on my blog beckons
with open arms and this would be a great way to get some content up. I’ve
spruced up my blog a little bit, downloaded some lovely water colour social
media icons from Every
Little Polish
I’ve been
thinking about a theme for the challenge. Given the phase of life I am in right
now, in all likelihood, most of my posts will revolve around motherhood /
parenting. Having said that, I do not want to restrict myself to just that. I plan
to pepper my entries with some creative writing as well. I am hoping I will be able to attempt multiple
styles in writing fiction and possibly rediscover my love for poetry along the
way! And of course, I have some allowance for spontaneous writing – incidents
that make me laugh, issues that move me or even something work related. So, I
am going the bohemian way and keeping my blog theme free!
By
participating in this challenge, I realize I have entrusted myself with an
enormous responsibility- that of reading and encouraging fellow bloggers. 1600
bloggers and counting! That’s a lot of people for me to draw inspiration from. I am hoping, by the end of April, taking time out to write and read other blogs will become a habit!
Here’s to
writing, reading and making new friends! Bring it on!
