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Making Changes During Bloggiesta



Natasha at Maw Books is hosting the second annual Bloggiesta, and it took me until today, the first day of Bloggiesta, to decide to join. I've been thinking about it, but wondered if I'd have the time to devote to my blogs this weekend. I finally decided I have the time and am going to do it! So you can expect some changes here and at Just Playin' Around by the end of the weekend. I still need to put together my list of what I want to accomplish, and then I'll get started!

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  1. Sheila (Bookjourney)January 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Oh good! Glad you are doing this. I have lots to do too and wish I didnt. I am thankful for the Bloggiesta because I love a challenge for one... but it makes me sit down and do what I have been putting off. :)

    Have a great Bloggiesta weekend!

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  2. SueyJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Glad you plan to find the time. I know it's crazy, but fun, right?

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  3. Natasha @ Maw BooksJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Yay for joining!! Good luck to you!

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  4. KatieJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    Finding time when you have little ones under foot is hard! I'm glad that you were able to devote some time this weekend to Bloggiesta. It's one of my favorite blog community events!

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  5. JulieJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks everyone. I got in about 5 hours yesterday. Not sure how many more I'll be able to do but hopefully I can get a few more things done!

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  6. OnlinePublicistJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    I hope you had a great Bloggiesta! I'm happy to have come across your blog through it. :-)

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