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
Never realized how many people also see # 11, and read this post, although it has a twist.
3. My most controversial post
Many thought this was real. What about you?
Why do we let young girls dress like that?
4. My most helpful post
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
I am very much into comparing educational systems around the world.
7. A post that I’m most proud of
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:
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.)
Good posts here, Sonia. I remember the Italian Lover! Great fun!
Miss Footloose recently posted..EXPAT LIFE: OF JAIL, REPTILES, AND OTHER FUN
Thanks for inviting me to participate. Did you see Annabel also did this 7 links post?
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
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.
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
Thanks Barbara. I did enjoy Sir Ken’s video and especially what he said about the little girl and her drawing.
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.
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.
I’d love to participate Sonia! Thank you!
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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.
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!
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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.
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 Tripbase
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.
I just put mine up Sonia… whew! Thanks again for considering me.
b
I shall come over later today Barbara.
Look forward.
This is a very good idea Sonia!!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
You’ve got to be kidding meit’s so trsanpranetly clear now!