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My 7 links post for Tripbase

July 21, 2011 by Sonia Marsh

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Sonia at Crystal Cove, Laguna Beach, California

 Tripbase is running a My 7 Links project to unite bloggers (from all sectors) in a joint endeavor to share lessons learned and create a bank of long but not forgotten blog posts that deserve to see the light of day again. Sounds good doesn’t it?

Miss Footloose from Life in the ExpatLane, and Annabel Candy from GetintheHotSpot. I feel very special thanks to both of you.

1. My most beautiful post

Did I cry when I said “Goodbye”

Emotionally, it was tough for me to say Goodbye when my second son left for college. This post was picked up by More magazine .

2. My most popular post

What does number 11 mean?

Never realized how many people also see # 11, and read this post, although it has a twist.

3. My most controversial post

Pregnant at 53 (my video)

Many thought this was real. What about you?

Why do we let young girls dress like that?

4. My most helpful post

 Creating an Awesome Blog

It gets you thinking about your goals. It’s a simple post that gets to the core of what’s important in blogging.

5. The post with the most success that surprised me

Is education a right or a privilege?

I discuss how my sons were influenced by what they heard from our Belizean caretaker about how lucky they were to get an education.

6. A post I feel didn’t get the attention it deserved

 Do schools kill creativity?

I am very much into comparing educational systems around the world.

7. A post that I’m most proud of

My Italian Lover (my video)

A story I wrote and was filmed reading at Dime Stories in Laguna Beach, California. I got way more laughs than I expected.

6  (I’m only supposed to ask 5 but like to take a risk)  Hot Bloggers I’d like to nominate to participate:

Satisfying Retirement

Zero to 60 and beyond

Blog in France

Prolific Living

Always Well Within

THE BIG RISK***The Art of Non Conformity (Chris Guillebeau) It never hurts to be Gutsy and ask a tribe leader to join.

(Comments are always appreciated. Thanks for reading and sharing.)


 

 

 

Filed Under: Writing & Work Tagged With: 7 links project, awesome blog, My Italian Lover, Pregnant at 53, What does number 11 mean?

Comments

  1. Miss Footloose says

    July 21, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Good posts here, Sonia. I remember the Italian Lover! Great fun!
    Miss Footloose recently posted..EXPAT LIFE: OF JAIL, REPTILES, AND OTHER FUNMy Profile

  2. Gutsy Writer says

    July 21, 2011 at 11:04 am

    Thanks for inviting me to participate. Did you see Annabel also did this 7 links post?

  3. Barbara says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Thank you for including me Sonia. This could take a few days to choose and compose but I’ll do it. First I have to read the ones you’ve listed that I missed.
    Thanks for paying it forward my friend!
    b

    • Gutsy Writer says

      July 21, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      Barbara,

      You can take your time and I’m glad you want to do this. I thought it would be super easy, but I couldn’t decide which posts to pick. Good luck and let me know when you’re ready.

  4. Barbara says

    July 21, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    I LOVED the Italian lover post! As for do schools kill creativity… yes. I actually quoted Sir Ken/ via you, on fb. We cannot continue to suppress our kids spirit.

    You are so ahead of me with the video… but I’m working on it.
    Thanks again.
    b

    • Gutsy Writer says

      July 21, 2011 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks Barbara. I did enjoy Sir Ken’s video and especially what he said about the little girl and her drawing.

  5. Chris Guillebeau says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Hi Sonia! Thanks so much for the fun post and for tagging me. You’re right, it never hurts to be gutsy. Keep up the excellent work and I’ll look forward to seeing you again sometime.

    • Gutsy Writer says

      July 21, 2011 at 8:10 pm

      Chris,

      You made my day. I truly appreciate you coming over. You’ll see me at WDS next year and I think you established a community of people from around the world who feel like they’re meeting in the living room of a very good friend. Thanks for creating a new global environment.

  6. Stephanie says

    July 21, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    I’d love to participate Sonia! Thank you!
    Stephanie recently posted..Chilliness and Silliness, Camelids and KindlesMy Profile

  7. Gutsy Writer says

    July 22, 2011 at 6:47 am

    Stephanie,
    I know you have some interesting posts and I’m happy to hear you want to participate. Your life in rural France is unique.

  8. Lady Fi says

    July 22, 2011 at 7:26 am

    What a great idea! When I’ve posted TED Talks, I notice that they don’t usually get the attention they deserve.

    I do love your Italian Lover video – just brilliant!
    Lady Fi recently posted..Falling into placeMy Profile

  9. Gutsy Writer says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:01 am

    LadyFi

    I wanted to nominate you, and I think that you might want to do the same with other photography based websites. Just a thought.

  10. Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot says

    July 23, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Hi Sonia, the Pregnant at 53 headline is priceless:) What an amazing collection of posts, it’s a real achievements and a brilliant way to showcase them!
    Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot recently posted..My 7 Links Post for TripbaseMy Profile

    • Gutsy Writer says

      July 23, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      Annabel,

      I got several YouTube comments on that one. One woman said, “She’s lying,” a young guy said, “She’s obviously reading this.” My comment is that they didn’t know I was telling about my dream, “nightmare!”
      Thanks Annabel for offering me this challenge.

  11. Barbara says

    July 24, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    I just put mine up Sonia… whew! Thanks again for considering me.
    b

    • Gutsy Writer says

      July 24, 2011 at 12:09 pm

      I shall come over later today Barbara.
      Look forward.

  12. Philip says

    July 26, 2011 at 5:50 am

    This is a very good idea Sonia!!

  13. Style Maniac says

    July 27, 2011 at 5:26 am

    Sonia, this is a great idea, which has been passed on to me by Barbara. I look forward to exploring your selections.

    I also wanted to say thanks for calling in to our Blog Talk Radio broadcast yesterday. Lovely to hear your voice, and great questions! Good luck with your own podcasting plans.

  14. Gutsy Writer says

    July 28, 2011 at 6:24 am

    Thanks for stopping by and looking forward to your post. It was great to hear each one of you at The Blogstress Network talk about your own blogs and yours seems to have a great mix of fashion, decorating etc.

  15. Sandra / Always Well Within says

    August 2, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Sonia,

    Thanks for taking my hand and walking me through some of the most compelling articles in your archive. You have a knack for headlines! They make me want to click right over.

    Thanks for nominating me. My article will appear on Wed. Much love.
    Sandra / Always Well Within recently posted..Your 2011 Word: Dead or Alive?My Profile

    • Gutsy Writer says

      August 2, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      Sandra,

      I think you win the best comments award. I’ve read them on other blogs and you truly show through your words that you’re a kind and patient person. I’m so glad you’ll be participating.
      I leave for GA and then Florida tomorrow, so I shall read your post at the hotel later. Thanks for letting me know.

    • Jesslyn says

      November 1, 2011 at 11:47 pm

      You’ve got to be kidding me—it’s so trsanpranetly clear now!

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