Finally! It is the day of the Great Theme Reveal for the A to Z Challenge 2015. For those who are new to the A to Z Challenge – it is a daily blogging challenge during the month of April. 26 posts for 26 days, that match the 26 letters of the alphabet (April 1 – A, April 2 -B and so on..), with a break every Sunday. There can be a theme for the month or it can be random – as long as it matches the letter of the alphabet for the day.
I came across this challenge through a blogger I really enjoy reading – Shailaja. She had posted about #AtoZchallenge – Lessons from the Past. The post piqued my curiosity enough to hop on to the A to Z Challenge Blog and read up all about it. In less than an hour, I had signed up.
There are times you need to think things through, and times that you need to jump right in. I am glad I did the latter with this one. As I am sure if I had even considered this for a day, I would have been intimidated enough to add this to my “One Day..” list. We all know what happens to most items on THAT list. 🙂
Once I signed up, I had this vision where I had finished writing ALL the posts by March 15th, and was even visiting the other participants in advance to get to know them better. I was so confident in my vision that I even volunteered to help one of the co-hosts of the challenge – Susan Gourley (Did you notice my shiny dragon soldier badge in the sidebar? 😀 ).
Clearly, my ‘visions of the future’ department doesn’t function too well , as I am still writing my way through the posts. Nonetheless, I am glad I am a part of this, as the challenge hasn’t even begun, and I am throughly enjoying the process of planning the posts, writing them, looking for images to go with them etc.
Coming to the theme for the challenge, My THEME for The A TO Z Challenge 2015 will be ‘Positive & Inspired Living A to Z’. This was an easy choice as I am a huge fan of positive/ inspirational quotes and stories. On a good day, they bring a smile to my face. On a not-so-great day, they are my pick-me-up. During this challenge, I will share some such quotes/stories and personal experiences, which brighten my day, in hope that it will brighten yours.
If I am able to bring even a hint of a smile on your face, and brighten your day the slightest bit, I will consider this month well spent. 🙂
Are you participating in the #ATOZChallenge this year? Do you have a theme? What is your theme?
P.S. Thank you Shailaja for introducing me to this challenge, and Susan for giving me a chance to further contribute to this challenge.
Meghana
Hey wow…Though this is new to me, wil come to knw abt this frm ur posts…All the best. Looking forward for ur posts
Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Meghana. Will look forward to your feedback 🙂
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Shailaja
I am so so happy for you, Shantala! I am humbled to learn that it was my post that inspired you thus and am thrilled that you are also an A-Z helper! Double hats being donned for this one. Inspiring stories are also my go-to on most days so I am going to enjoy this for sure 🙂 Good luck my dear and may you rock this challenge! Thank you for the mention 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
You know you write a compelling post. How could I have stayed away? 🙂 I have since gone back to your post several times for reference. You totally rock! Thank you so much for stopping by, Shailaja 🙂 Appreciate everything that you do for everyone 🙂
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Susan Gourley
Another million thank yous for helping me as a dragon soldier. I recently discussed your last post with my daughter. I’m sure I’ll enjoy your theme. There are many days I need picked up.
Shanaya Tales
I am glad you enjoyed that post, Susan. Thank you so much for stopping by. Glad to be working with you for AtoZ 🙂
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Alex Hurst
Sounds like a lovely post. We all could use a little more positivity in our lives. This will be particularly helpful for those who start experiencing the challenge’s crash period mid-month! Great idea!
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Alex. I am looking forward to taking a virtual tour of Japan through your posts in April 🙂
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Doreen McGettigan
I am allready smiling and looking forward to your posts. This is my 4th year and I still enjoy every moment .I am way behind, only 3 posts written so far. Trying to catch up:)
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Shanaya Tales
Yep, I am playing catch up big time. However, I am thoroughly enjoying the process. Thank you so much for stopping by, Doreen.
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Tasha
I hope the preparations are going okay, even if you were not completely finished by the 15th :). I look forward to seeing your inspirational posts.
Tasha
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Shanaya Tales
Yes, I am quite enjoying the process. Thank you so much for stopping by, Tasha 🙂
Vinitha
That’s an inspiring theme, Shantala. Will be coming back here for more positivity. 🙂 All the best. Have fun. 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for stopping by, Vinitha. Looking forward to catch up with all the poetry over at yours 🙂
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
Haha…yeah I’d been hoping to have all my posts scheduled by now. I only have 10 so far! Oh well.
Your theme sounds great! Looking forward to reading you. And kudos to you for helping out with the challenge in your first year…you move quickly and confidently! 😀
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sanch! 10 is good. I am at H. So much for futuristic vision. Sigh.
Btw, your theme is interesting and unique. Looking forward to it.
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Prunzaye
Hi Shantala,
I love Positive Quotes and you theme is certainly intriguing. I’m looking forward to reading your ideas of positive inspirations.
Goodluck =)
A Poesy Discourse
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for stopping by. Glad to have you here 🙂
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Shilpa Garg
You have finished writing ALL the posts!! That’s awesome!! Looking forward to be inspired this April and happy working as a Dragon Soldier! Cheers 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Nope, not even close. Still at H. Like I said, my futuristic visions don’t work too well. Glad to have connected with you. Looking forward to your posts in April. 🙂
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Rajlakshmi
A beautiful and inspiring theme 🙂 Glad to know you are a part of the co-host team 🙂 Wish you good luck 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for stopping by, Rajlakshmi. Glad to have connected with you. 🙂
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Sreeja Praveen
Aah ! So here we get another dose of positivity ! All the best with your posts, and Good luck with the work behind the scenes 🙂
Staying tuned 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Yes, I do need all the luck I can get and some strong coffee too 😉 Btw, Love your theme, Sreeja. Consider me hooked!
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Lata Sunil
Wow.. looking out for daily positive dose!
Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for stopping by, Lata. Will be following the story of Dia and Sameer on your blog. 🙂
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Swathi Shenoy
I do need some dose of inspiration! Will come back in april to read your posts 😉 BTW, love that dragon soldier badge 😀
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Swathi. Glad to have you here. Looking forward to following Kayra & Ayaan all through April. 🙂
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nabanita
Wonderful theme..something that we all need on good days and on bad ones too..Mine will be short posts on everything that is life 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much for stopping by, Naba. I love reading your posts, so I am really looking forward to reading your take on the various shades of life in April 🙂
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Parul
I love your theme! Positive words are energy boosters and I’m going to be around. Super exciting! All the best!
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Parul. Glad you liked the theme 🙂 Looking forward to staying connected all through April and beyond 🙂
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Nibha
I love quotes too, I am looking forward to a month of positivity from your blog 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you, Nibha. Your theme is right up my alley, and I am hooked. 🙂
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Suzy
I love quotes so will look forward to your inspirational posts.
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you, Suzy 🙂 Glad to have you here. Looking forward to your posts in April 🙂
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Shilpa Gupte
Wish you the very best for this challenge, Shantala!I will be following you…daily! 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Thank you so much, Shilpa. You are one of the first few people that I connected with when I started to blog. Thank you for being there 🙂
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Shalini
Hey, Dragon Soldier! I’m so looking forward to your post. I love reading inspirational quotes too. May be I can add your to my collection! Have fun, Shanaya 🙂
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Shanaya Tales
Yep. They are my favorite kind of pick-me-up 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by, Shalini. 🙂
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