tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post5123457204357446328..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : Numbers EverywhereMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-18780484457428482942022-01-21T11:49:59.973-05:002022-01-21T11:49:59.973-05:00Love that you launch your posts at 12:34 am!
I...Love that you launch your posts at 12:34 am!<br /><br />I've learned that I need something to aim for - a number, a deadline, etc - or I most likely won't do whatever it is. :)<br /><br />I think JOY is a wonderful word, in general and for you. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-65631847037299906032022-01-21T10:48:04.153-05:002022-01-21T10:48:04.153-05:00Congrats on the 900 posts! That's quite a mile...Congrats on the 900 posts! That's quite a milestone. When I started out, I was posting 6 days a week, and the numbers racked up fairly fast. Then... 3 days a week... then once a week. Now... every 6 months? HA... might take me until the 12th of Never to reach 900. :)<br /><br />I like numbers... which is why I like to launch my posts (when I get around to writing one) at 12:34 AM. And why I'm so stoked at the notion of getting married on 2/22/22. But I don't enumerate my goals. If I aimed for an easy-peasy low number just to make myself feel better about clearing that particular hurdle, I don't think I'd get much satisfaction from it. And if I set it too high, I'd be setting myself up for failure and would end up beating myself up over it. So... just take things one day at a time and do the best I can. <br /><br />I like the idea of selecting a theme word for the year. Right now, the only word that comes to mind is joy. So far, so good. <br /><br />Take care, sweet lady. Have a super weekend! Susan Flett Swiderskihttp://susan-swiderski.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-78371842452902620172022-01-10T14:15:36.408-05:002022-01-10T14:15:36.408-05:00Well done, Patricia! :)Well done, Patricia! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-74795177320976414852022-01-10T08:26:32.561-05:002022-01-10T08:26:32.561-05:00Thanks, Michelle!
I'm learning that managing...Thanks, Michelle! <br /><br />I'm learning that managing our time AND our expectations is so important. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76395640670696248312022-01-10T08:23:44.949-05:002022-01-10T08:23:44.949-05:00I'm hoping that by making "Writing" ...I'm hoping that by making "Writing" my One Word it will stay at the forefront of my mind instead of getting shoved by aside by other issues. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-66535877639033202172022-01-09T02:18:36.717-05:002022-01-09T02:18:36.717-05:00900 blog posts is excellent, Madeline!
For 2022, ...900 blog posts is excellent, Madeline! <br />For 2022, I've only pledged 12 books on Goodreads. Since I've returned to full-time teaching, it means I have to manage my time wisely. If I read more than 12 books, then that will be a bonus. Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-67423959847989137122022-01-07T17:56:38.875-05:002022-01-07T17:56:38.875-05:00I like the challenges you're making for yourse...I like the challenges you're making for yourself. I accomplished a lot last year, but not enough if it was writing.<br />Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-27255650233597257502022-01-06T08:32:27.265-05:002022-01-06T08:32:27.265-05:00That's a great goal, Jenni. Good luck with it!...That's a great goal, Jenni. Good luck with it!<br /><br />It's funny because even though I set my reading goal lower than usual, I have a feeling I'm actually going to read more. We'll see. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-17451970336370787962022-01-06T08:30:35.427-05:002022-01-06T08:30:35.427-05:00I hope it's a good year for you, too!
Mrs. L ...I hope it's a good year for you, too!<br /><br />Mrs. L has always been in charge. Even when the tortoises were really young, Larry was bigger but she was bossier. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-13040253395071362292022-01-06T08:27:47.061-05:002022-01-06T08:27:47.061-05:00Excellent, Anna! Excellent, Anna! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-39687528553496011812022-01-05T19:44:48.948-05:002022-01-05T19:44:48.948-05:00Impressive on your number of blog posts! Wow!
And ...Impressive on your number of blog posts! Wow!<br />And I'm glad the tortoises are doing well!<br />I don't have a word for the year, but I do have a goal to finish my current WIP. I'm about half way, and it always takes longer than I think, because I keep circling back to revise/add more threads, etc., as I go.<br />I also plan to read more in 2022!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572520873979449385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-88187398970245692752022-01-05T19:19:14.384-05:002022-01-05T19:19:14.384-05:00I think that's a great word to focus on! I'...I think that's a great word to focus on! I'm so embroiled in marketing and releasing the new book that I'm missing writing, but as soon as I get to February, I'm off! I hope this year is a good one for you.<br /><br />Of course she's in charge!<br /><br /><a href="http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2022/01/iwsg-good-things-on-horizon-cover-reveal.html" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-54444521184750402932022-01-05T15:21:11.766-05:002022-01-05T15:21:11.766-05:00It's not one word, but a simple thought: keep ...It's not one word, but a simple thought: keep at it. Writing is something I doubt I'll ever give up. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-30460770943398615912022-01-05T14:06:27.205-05:002022-01-05T14:06:27.205-05:00That's a great phrase to focus on! So many way...That's a great phrase to focus on! So many ways to practice it, too - mentally, physically, etc. I hope it works well for you this year. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-45106995300400852152022-01-05T14:03:22.760-05:002022-01-05T14:03:22.760-05:00Wow on the 100 books! I set that as my goal a coup...Wow on the 100 books! I set that as my goal a couple of times a few years back - I made it but barely. Good luck!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-8361826268068739612022-01-05T13:58:27.130-05:002022-01-05T13:58:27.130-05:00I'm with Alex - if I had a word last year, it ...I'm with Alex - if I had a word last year, it was survive. And so I did. This year, I have a phrase, if you will. Be still. My goal is to slow down and appreciate each day. But still survive! 😆<br /><br />I row most days and read a lot, but I don't have any numbers goals for those activities. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-7808618513649393432022-01-05T13:22:42.072-05:002022-01-05T13:22:42.072-05:00That's amazing how many blog posts you've ...That's amazing how many blog posts you've done! I plan on reading 100 books again this year. I also very much like your ONE word. It is a reminder of so many good things. Good luck and take care!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-87091292607307667862022-01-05T12:17:10.010-05:002022-01-05T12:17:10.010-05:00I hope we all have good numbers this year. :)
Ha...I hope we all have good numbers this year. :) <br /><br />Happy New Year to you, too, Chrys!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-39650029027830662142022-01-05T12:15:16.909-05:002022-01-05T12:15:16.909-05:00I think the tortoises are the only ones who actual...I think the tortoises are the only ones who actually like that summer heat. :)<br /><br />Thanks, MJ!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-10093327930473588712022-01-05T12:12:22.826-05:002022-01-05T12:12:22.826-05:00It's funny because I didn't realize I had ...It's funny because I didn't realize I had so many numbers in my life. Usually, it's all about the words around here. :)<br /><br />Healing and Wellness sound like great words to focus on. Good luck, Tyrean! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-2712188652095511422022-01-05T12:05:04.102-05:002022-01-05T12:05:04.102-05:00900 blog posts? *jaw drops* That's amazing!
L...900 blog posts? *jaw drops* That's amazing!<br /><br />Last year I had set my reading goal to 30 because in previous years I hadn't read as much, but I squashed that goal. :)<br /><br />I hope this year is a good numbers year for you! Happy New Year!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76988824645008951172022-01-05T11:30:30.502-05:002022-01-05T11:30:30.502-05:00Oh yes. Those Florida summer walks are brutal. Not...Oh yes. Those Florida summer walks are brutal. Not even my dogs want to walk then. I do include biking & running in my mileage goals, but I seldom do anything other than walk.<br /><br />Best of luck with all your goals in 2022. Take care of yourself!!M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-21927160354287499052022-01-05T11:24:25.811-05:002022-01-05T11:24:25.811-05:00Thanks for sharing your numbers! I like your new g...Thanks for sharing your numbers! I like your new goals for walking and biking. I have a friend who did a goal like that. 100, then another 100. <br />My numbers? Well, I didn't track them well. That's all I can say about 2021. I didn't want to track the numbers. <br />This year, my word is healing. Maybe, actually...wellness.<br />I have a few other words, too, but those two are the main thing.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-64782753780408835822022-01-05T10:55:11.676-05:002022-01-05T10:55:11.676-05:00Tortoises are the best! :)
52 is a big number, bu...Tortoises are the best! :)<br /><br />52 is a big number, but for me it's definitely doable. I'm already 1 book ahead of schedule. I don't think I was ahead at all last year.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-41359730605174236872022-01-05T10:51:59.588-05:002022-01-05T10:51:59.588-05:00A lot of those posts came from waaaaaay back when ...A lot of those posts came from waaaaaay back when I posted three times a week. <br /><br />Thanks, Loni! I think we were between 250 and 300 miles when we decided to stop. Close but not close enough. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com