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<\/a><\/div>\nWell, it’s time to post my reflections about my 2012 A to Z Blogging Challenge experience. This was my second time to participate. Last year I did a word a day, simply looking through the dictionary for words that I didn’t use so much. I made a lot of acquaintances and gained followers. The best part was getting to know Arlee Bird<\/a> and Alex Cavanaugh<\/a>. The support they have given me since then has been invaluable.<\/p>\n This year I felt more comfortable and went with a memory theme (food memories). The comments I received from old and new followers were encouraging and fun. Probably the most exciting thing was being mentioned in one of Arlee’s posts<\/a>, I was so incredibly honored that he recommended me. I did try to visit more blogs this year than last and enjoyed meeting new writers.<\/p>\n I haven’t had much time since then to follow up, but I will. The best part of participating in the challenge is meeting new people and creating new interactions. I have decided that I will do my best to recommend other bloggers throughout the year and give them the encouragement that Arlee and Alex have given me.<\/p>\n Short of some catastrophe, I am definitely in again next year!<\/p>\n