Just a few months ago I celebrated my Ten Year Blogiversary – an entire decade (can you believe it?!) of sharing my life and thoughts online via a series of blogs that eventually brought me to this corner of the internet – Alphabet Salad, my beloved online home.
Exciting milestone, I’d say!
In just a few short weeks I’ll be traveling to San Jose for BlogHer ’14 (my third BlogHer conference!) – and, coincidentally, this particular event will be the 10th Anniversary Celebration of BlogHer! While I didn’t discover BlogHer until several years later – I signed up at the site in 2010 – I think it’s very cool that we started up around the same time and I’ve been happily blogging alongside them throughout the past decade.
Now, as a way to extend the whole ten year celebration thing to everyone, the theme of July’s NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) is Decade.
Of course I signed up for NaBloPoMo – I can’t break the streak I have going, right?! – though in some ways I might be biting off more than I can chew, as I’ll be awfully busy in the days before, during, and after the conference. I’ll find a way to manage, though! There are lots of good decade-themed prompts from which to choose in case I need the inspiration, and I know I’ll have plenty to say about BlogHer ’14 itself, so I’ll just make it happen.
I imagine I’ll be dipping into the prompts several times throughout July, but won’t follow the list entirely – I’ll still be featuring my regular Gratitude Linkup, Tangled Tuesday, Photo Friday, and Photo A Day Challenge posts, as well as writing about any other topic that happens to take my fancy on any given day… but that’s the beauty of NaBloPoMo, isn’t it?! What you choose to post is entirely up to you – the prompts are there as a resource, but all that matters is that you post something every day throughout the month.
Interested? Think you might want to give NaBloPoMo a try this month? Head on over to BlogHer and sign up for daily posting in July… then come back to this post and let me know you did it!
(Pssst – for those of you who will be participating in July’s Ultimate Blog Challenge, signing up for NaBloPoMo is a no-brainer! You’ll already be blogging daily, so why not give each of your posts some extra mileage by exposing them to a whole new audience? I say go for it!)
So, will you be participating in NaBloPoMo in July?
Please share!

Twitter: BatteredHope
June 28, 2014
Congrats on 10 years — I haven’t even done it for 10 months! I have thought about joining this group but too many obligations now. It is saved in a folder for things to do in the future. Have fun and come back inspired
Carol Graham recently posted… How to Live Longer – Top Secret
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thanks, Carol – I am looking forward to it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: LynneCobb
June 28, 2014
Congratulations! What a milestone!! And an inspiration to keep blogging 🙂
Lynne recently posted… Menopause transformed the bedroom into a brothel
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
I can’t believe it’s been so long!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: FranceneStanley
June 28, 2014
Congratulations on your record. That’s amazing. I’ve only blogged every day for 1 1/2 years.
I’ve signed up for NaBloPoMo. Great suggestion.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Glad you’re joining in on NaBloPoMo – hope you enjoy it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Congrats on your 10 years and every day! I’ll be doing NaBloMo and Ultimate Blog for July. Try for every day post though sometimes I don’t succeed.
Lily
Lily Leung recently posted… LAST NIGHT – Friday Fictioneers
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Looking forward to seeing you in both places in July!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: nibhz14
June 28, 2014
Congratulations and wishing you many more years of blogging!!! you are really are an inspiration!!
Nibha recently posted… That Sweet Memory – Guest Post
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: Wordwrights, Ink
June 28, 2014
Ten years! Wow!
My heartiest congratulations and good wishes!
Diane recently posted… Bogged Down
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you very much! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: Sophie_Bowns
June 28, 2014
Gosh, that’s so impressive!
I’ve been blogging for 2 and a half years!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
That’s a long time! Well done!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: indywrites
June 28, 2014
Congratulations for 10 years, I hope I am blogging after 10 years. You are such an inspiration for new bloggers like me.’You have a really busy july ahead and all the best for it.
May you shine through.
Inderpreet Kaur Uppal recently posted… 5 Favorite Posts – Part I
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: rm29303
June 28, 2014
Happy 10th anniversary Laurel. I don’t understand what NaBloPoMo is. I am a newbie to BlogHer. I’ve seen this symbol but haven’t checked it out in detail. I will now Thanks! While I wish I were going to 2014 I will definitely be at 2015! I am so looking forward to it!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
I hope to see you there in 2015! Give me a shout if I can answer any questions about NaBloPoMo.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: RamblinGarden
June 28, 2014
Congrats! In 2004 I had no idea I’d be blogging one day. I started in 2009. And yes, I’m signed up for both NaBloPoMo and UBC for July. Not sure how many of the prompts I’ll follow, and it’s only my second NaBloPoMo, but we’ll see how it goes.
Alana recently posted… Sustainable Saurday – The Sound of Silence
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Excellent – looking forward to seeing you in both places in July!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
10 years??? wow!! long time and am sure this whole journey has been great and fruitful…I can imagine the hard work behind all these years.. Good luck, Laurel 🙂
Kajal recently posted… I’m Alive
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
It’s been a lot of fun, and definitely some hard work! Thank you. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Wow – 10 years! I was feeling all proud of myself for getting to the three month mark. Congratulations!
Lana recently posted… Forgotten Cookies
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Hey, you have to start somewhere, right?! Keep it up!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Well, the prompts do look interesting for this month, and I’m tempted. The problem is, I have time right now while I’m waiting for my wrist surgery to be done, but I don’t know what will happen after–if I’ll be able to type at all for a while. Could I manage to write enough in advance to cover that time? Hmmm….I’ll think about this. Thanks for the notice!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
You’re welcome! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: CorinneBlogs
June 29, 2014
Congratulations congratulations, Laurel. Not sure how I missed your 10th anniversary – that really is something.
I hope BlogHer 14 will be another wonderful experience for you.
I’m tempted to do the July challenge – and keeping my fingers crossed that the Universe will play along! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted… Slowing Down
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you! I hope you do join in on the July challenge – it would be great to have you along for the ride!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: vidyasury
June 29, 2014
Congratulations, Laurel! You have a wonderful blog!
All the best for BlogHer’14. I am glad we’re connected. I started blogging in July 2003 and it has been a wonderful journey so far. It is so tempting to do the daily blogging challenge…in fact, I was actually pondering posting daily in July…and your post may just be the tipping point. Well, I’ve got 2 days to decide, eh?
Hugs! I always look forward to your gratitude posts.
Love, Vidya
Vidya Sury recently posted… Serenity. At Home In My Conservatory
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
I’m glad we’re connected as well! And I hope you do give the July challenges a shot – the more, the merrier!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: vinodini
June 29, 2014
Congratulations! 10 years is a long time. Wishing you the best for the coming years. Keep writing!
Vinodini Iyer recently posted… Diamond versus Diamanté
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: shyvish
June 29, 2014
Congratulations on a decade! And how cool that it lines up with Blog Her. Well done!
Shailaja V recently posted… Put the fun back in Parenting- Yelling Less: Tip Sheet #4
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you very much! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
wow! 10 yrs!! Congratulations!!
Have fun at the BlogHer conference in San Jose! 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Okay, I did it! I just wrote up a list of possible topics and I think I can handle it (fingers crossed). I’ll try to get a few done in advance in case I can’t type for a few days after my surgery. Think I’ll go sign up for the Ultimate Blog Challenge, too!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Excellent, Elaine – it’ll be great to see you in both places! Realistically I’m going to have to do some posts in advance as well, as the days during the conference will be so busy – but I spent some time planning out my editorial calendar today and I should be able to make it work!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Twitter: MDWeekendBaker
June 29, 2014
Congratulations on completing 10 years of this wonderful blog. Thanks for the NaBloPoMo inspiration too! Here’s wishing you many more fabulous years of blogging.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 29, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 36
Congratulations !! 10 years is quite long ! thank you for inspiring…
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 2, 2014
Thank you! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 9: Canada Day Edition!
Twitter: kaylynnakers
July 6, 2014
Congrats on 10 years of blogging. I didn’t even know about it until shortly before I started 5 years ago.
I hope to meet you at BlogHer!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 6, 2014
Thank you! I hope so as well. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 37
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