tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post4780258703883275121..comments2024-03-15T09:58:24.565+00:00Comments on April Blogging from A to Z Challenge: Building Communities: Corinne Rodrigues and the A2ZedersArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-926533926958807752013-05-22T10:09:33.729+00:002013-05-22T10:09:33.729+00:00The AtoZ Challenge was my first ever, and thanks t...The AtoZ Challenge was my first ever, and thanks to Sridevi, I could meet and know a wonderful person like you, dedicated to pushing everyone and ensuring that they did not drop out, and all you ever had to do was tell. I am still amazed at the pull of your personality, that we all come to you like butterflies to a flower :) <br />Hope the number of accolades and your fans keep multiplying steadily, and I sincerely hope the Universe delivers to you what you ask for. <br />Congratulations on being such a fab mentor, friend, co-challenge participant and our leading light. God bless. Bhavya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817933527924904910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-806099283960780042013-05-22T04:29:26.433+00:002013-05-22T04:29:26.433+00:00That is fantastic! I would love to be a part of th...That is fantastic! I would love to be a part of that group. I think it's great when you find people who are willing to go comment-for-comment with you. Reciprocation is polite, plus it introduces one to blogs that otherwise might have been missed!<br />I would love to be in that Facebook group. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-14445575408237283912013-05-22T03:38:57.929+00:002013-05-22T03:38:57.929+00:00He he Corrine you can always spot me right ? Yes I...He he Corrine you can always spot me right ? Yes I was on my Mom's blog and had not realized I had commented using her id as well :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682079794113803168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-9256796107711747702013-05-21T18:42:32.275+00:002013-05-21T18:42:32.275+00:00Corinne, you kept me going and for this I thank yo...Corinne, you kept me going and for this I thank you.Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-6445989416343473942013-05-21T18:42:30.925+00:002013-05-21T18:42:30.925+00:00Corinne, you kept me going and for this I thank yo...Corinne, you kept me going and for this I thank you.Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-24504968652332710552013-05-21T17:58:34.037+00:002013-05-21T17:58:34.037+00:00Hi,
Corinne Rodrigues,
Its really good to meet yet...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi,<br />Corinne Rodrigues,<br />Its really good to meet yet another Indian blogger here at this platform, I really missed it.<br />This is really a wonderful experience, though i am here for sometime i really missed it,Anyways its good to see you here at this year's challenge, and a wonderful thing to read more about your and your group in relation to the challenge.<br />Keep Going<br />Keep inform I am <br />Philip Ariel @ <a href="http://pvariel.blogspot.in" rel="nofollow">Philipscom</a><br />An ambassador to A to Z Challenge @ Tina's <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.in/2013/02/introducing-tinas-terrific-team.html" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a><br />And <a href="http://www.pvariel.blogspot.in/2010/06/write-up-about-myself.html" rel="nofollow">My Bio-blog</a>Philip Verghese 'Ariel'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16981252465465661710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-82535823503682665092013-05-21T14:04:17.854+00:002013-05-21T14:04:17.854+00:00Hello Corinne,
It sounds like you really found a ...Hello Corinne,<br /><br />It sounds like you really found a way to connect with others during the A-Z Challenge. How exciting! So glad you joined the Challenge this year. Off to visit your blog. Hope to "see" you in the list for next year's challenge!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-35821642664086315312013-05-21T10:47:26.921+00:002013-05-21T10:47:26.921+00:00corinne - u made the a2z a truly enjoyable experie...corinne - u made the a2z a truly enjoyable experience- thanksPriya Sreeramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186274107625704642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-34257359874962477992013-05-21T06:40:23.825+00:002013-05-21T06:40:23.825+00:00@Beverly Fox - I'm so glad that the A-Z gave y...@Beverly Fox - I'm so glad that the A-Z gave your blog the fillip it needed. Now, we've all got to sustain that.<br /><br />@Ayush Chauhan - Yes, this worked for us on FB since we use it everyday, anyway. Like I mentioned n my other comments, any other such platform can be used. Thanks for the vote of confidence, buddy.<br /><br />@Rob Z Tobor - RATS sounds really interesting!<br /><br />@Bill Nicholls - It needn't be a Facebook group, Bill. I'm sure G+ or any other platform would work just as well. <br /><br />@BlogwatiG - I knew you'd bring something nice from Singapore -and you did! Just kidding - you did a fab job of scheduling your posts.<br /><br />@Vijaya - I presume you're Sridevi using your Mom's ID again! Thanks for being such an active part of the group. There was no way we were going to become a link dropping group - although some people did try to make it so! ;)<br /><br /><br /><br />Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-51252178358091738072013-05-21T06:04:48.634+00:002013-05-21T06:04:48.634+00:00Beautiful post corinne ! thank you for being my mo...Beautiful post corinne ! thank you for being my motivation, its your invitation that I took seriously, and helped myself to remain committed for a whole month. <br /><br />I felt happy to be part of this challenge, and truly inspired to meet so many other bloggers who are inspiring, I learnt so much and was very happy to be part of the group. It was truly a meaningful experience ! thanks to all the organizers and to all the bloggers who shared generously with the guidance of corinne ! Thanks corinne ! hugs to you ...Dr Genevive Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866368362204764911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-18545833156303046942013-05-21T05:19:23.738+00:002013-05-21T05:19:23.738+00:00What a wonderful post that beautifully sums up wha...What a wonderful post that beautifully sums up what togetherness, community and supporting each other is all about - not to mention the fun way to motivate (self and others). Glad we were together on this challenge! And also glad we continue to interact via WriteTribe and the other initiatives you mentioned in your post. <br /><br />Very happy to read your post here, Corinne. Cheers!Vidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-39576599196651601042013-05-21T04:08:52.293+00:002013-05-21T04:08:52.293+00:00@Nicole - You're so right about everyone findi...@Nicole - You're so right about everyone finding a group that makes them feel comfortable. My point is if you don't find one, create one! The groups needn't be on Facebook - we just used a platform we were comfortable. I'm sure like @Bill Nichols mentioned, G+ would work too.<br /><br />@Arlee Bird - Thank you for allowing me to share here. I am deeply honored. As you can see, our 'gang' is a bunch of sweethearts.<br /><br />@Alex J. Cavanaugh - Thank you for being part of the group makes sure it functions smoothly. We wouldn't have made without all the work you all do so quietly and efficiently.Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-18471605007208333432013-05-21T02:43:22.440+00:002013-05-21T02:43:22.440+00:00You so aptly summarized it Corrine :) No one would...You so aptly summarized it Corrine :) No one would possibly write if their posts won't be read anywhere in future . A2Zers was a group with a fresh approach everyone supported everyone . It was just not a group where everyone could leave their post link . Kudos to to your inspiring ways and cheerful , motivating ways , many completed the challenge without a glitch :) Hugs :)Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130526744629959659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-72914841703170986092013-05-21T02:36:47.673+00:002013-05-21T02:36:47.673+00:00@Talya The challenge was wonderful, indeed. The At...@Talya The challenge was wonderful, indeed. The AtoZ will be closed at the end of this month. We'll revive it in time for the challenge next year. I will let you know about the other group I've started though, Talya.<br /><br />@LifeIsGood - Thank you so much, Tina. The A-Z Challenge was a great platform to create community which is the way forward for blogging, as I see it.<br /><br />@Yvonne Lewis - Four challenges? You're truly a veteran! <br /><br />@RoshniAaMom - You were an integral part of the group, my friend. I don't remember you wanting to drop out! ;)<br /><br />@Ornery's Wife - That's a great idea! Perhaps next year, something along those lines can be done. Our group consisted of non-specific blogs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-45093237886551638432013-05-21T01:59:02.707+00:002013-05-21T01:59:02.707+00:00What would we do without you? My vacations went un...What would we do without you? My vacations went uninterrupted because you so diligently posted my links on the group page. Thank you for being the awesome that you are....muah!BlogwatiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11319993916725964373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-44104563674335924252013-05-21T01:39:28.033+00:002013-05-21T01:39:28.033+00:00@Afshan - You brought your own special touch by hi...@Afshan - You brought your own special touch by highlighting one blogger/blog post every day and making someone feel really special that day. <br /><br />@Akhil/Ayush - it was great to connect with both of you through this challenge. Looking forward to more.<br /><br />@Cynthia - there is no community without each member - glad you were a part of it. Your posts were always inspiring.<br /><br />@Shail - Thank you. So glad you joined in the fun. <br /><br />@Naina - It difficult to forget that night when you almost gave up - the way everyone found a way to encourage you was amazing. To me, that spelt community. But of course, the fact that you pushed yourself to keep at it despite crazy work hours is highly commendable!<br /><br />@Janu - Shhh..don't tell anyone I paid you to say that! ;) Just kidding. So glad you were a part of this - your experience from last year helped us too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-4463423382960882222013-05-21T01:32:08.785+00:002013-05-21T01:32:08.785+00:00@SuzyQ - The idea wasn't really new, Suzy, but...@SuzyQ - The idea wasn't really new, Suzy, but to use for a specific challenge was new. Like you said, reading and commenting is certainly a large part of the Challenge and it's good that we focused on that.<br /><br />@Rainbow Hues - So glad we 'found' you during the challenge. You fitted so well into the group.<br /><br />@Me - You're too kind. I admire the way you scheduled your posts despite your work load.<br /><br />@Sharmila - You're too good a writer to be only a reader! It was time to get your blog off again and I'm glad you took up the Challenge. That you scheduled posts and managed to blog while vacationing was great.<br /><br /><br />@Shilpa Garg - Team work was truly evidenced in the group. Thank you for being a large part it. I was impressed by your creativity and commitment to visiting and commenting on every blog.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-56540048943161421142013-05-20T22:17:38.050+00:002013-05-20T22:17:38.050+00:00Not sure what to say, I'm not in a blogging gr...Not sure what to say, I'm not in a blogging group but then I'm not on facebook and refuse to sign back up after managing to get my account deleted but I am on Google +. I've connected with a few other bloggers but could do with more.Billy Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-43205083657629846172013-05-20T21:49:18.943+00:002013-05-20T21:49:18.943+00:00Well done I am all in favour of such things it is ...Well done I am all in favour of such things it is why I started RATs (Radical Abstract Thinkers)...<br /><br />Good luck, hope it all goes to plan in the future.<br /><br /><a href="http://robztobor.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Rob Z Tobor </a>Rob Z Toborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570498194207996145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-7989959295873043932013-05-20T17:28:18.396+00:002013-05-20T17:28:18.396+00:00The AtoZders worked for all the reasons that Corri...The AtoZders worked for all the reasons that Corrinne mentioned, it also worked because it operated on a medium which we all opened everyday. That being said, Corrinne puts in an insane amount of inspiration, dedication and hard work into this group and even the new one. I hope she makes it to the official AtoZ co-host podiumAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027249887811004289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-6627902853658636562013-05-20T16:51:03.656+00:002013-05-20T16:51:03.656+00:00What a great idea!
I'm like you, been bloggin...What a great idea!<br /><br />I'm like you, been blogging for almost five years with it JUST taking off in the past couple of months, largely thanks to the A to Z challenge. I'm now gaining followers every day, connecting with other amazing writers who hook me up with other great blog hops that expose me to even more amazing writers and getting comments on every post I write!<br /><br />It's giving me the confidence I so desperately need (and so clearly lacked for all those years) and inspiring me to pay it foward as much as possible so that others can expereince that warm, fuzzy feeling I get every time a new person connects with me and says that they actually like my writing!<br /><br />Great job creating your own community- it's what keeps us going when we feel like giving up!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-12852108796418404312013-05-20T16:15:25.496+00:002013-05-20T16:15:25.496+00:00That's cool you got an active group going on F...That's cool you got an active group going on Facebook. We appreciate your efforts to spread the word about the Challenge.<br />And community is what it's all about.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-21119644665117678782013-05-20T16:00:39.363+00:002013-05-20T16:00:39.363+00:00Thank you for dropping by to discuss your approach...Thank you for dropping by to discuss your approach, Corinne. It's notable to see the response from those in your group.<br /><br />Thanks to you all!<br /><br />Lee <br />An A to Z Co-Host <br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-6700732621525251272013-05-20T15:55:07.534+00:002013-05-20T15:55:07.534+00:00Yes, I do think being part of a group can help imp...Yes, I do think being part of a group can help improve one's blogging experience, especially when taking on something as big as the A to Z Challenge. Much like blogging, it is important for people who are interested in that form of community building to find (and participate in) a group that fits their individual needs and interests. One group that works for some people might be less suited to the preferences of others, so it's all a matter of joining a "community" that is in line with your goals and likes...whatever they are.<br /><br />People sharing each other's links to blog posts is an excellent way to encourage more visits and comments for those who are participating in the challenge. I do not plan on joining any Facebook groups anytime in the near future but it's great that this particular social networking website is benefiting A to Z participants in terms of completing all 26 days in the Challenge as well as receiving visits and comments.<br /><br />~Nicole<br />2013 #atozchallenge Co-Host & Post A to Z Road Trip Co-Host<br />www.madlabpost.comNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148510738485459197.post-78008409658527335082013-05-20T15:43:59.546+00:002013-05-20T15:43:59.546+00:00This is such a great idea! I know many of the wri...This is such a great idea! I know many of the writers (professional type) have other groups they meet up with in blog hops throughout the year, but it would be so cool if when the list came out at the beginning, somehow during sign up we could merge with some of the others who are like minded--craft blogs, cooking blogs, travel blogs, etc. I would still be interested in reading other non-related blogs, but it would be fantastic to do as you ladies have done and put together a support system.<br />tm<br />zoecottage.blogspot.comorneryswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702378853361498700noreply@blogger.com