We’re gearing up for the big One Year Blogoversary here at More Cowbell. I’ve got some rip-roaring to do and I’m looking for ideas!! Find more details here.
The other big piece of excitement is that I’ve worked out how to get myself to DFWCon this year – I’ve got a place to stay and I’m using the frequent flyer miles. Who all is going to that conference? (Are you as over the moon about it as I am??)
ROW80 Update
Besides keeping up on blogging, the biggest news for me is that I’m laying the groundwork to start teaching in two new places ONLINE. This is wildly exciting because I’d get 4-6 hours of driving/time back each week if I worked from home. As much as I love my accountants, I’d sure love to get that time back to use on something more productive than driving!
I want to thank all of you that take the time to visit with me each Sunday. I’ve so enjoyed being a sponsor this round! Speaking of which…if you want to cheer on your ROW80 teammates, click here.
We’re coming to the end of this round and, while I haven’t gotten the word count under my belt that I’d like, I’ve gotten SO much done toward my writing career that it boggles me.
I’m ready to PARTY in between rounds…who’s hosting the “Rock the ROW” Party this time?? Nicole Basaraba and I did it last time. Details here!
Jenny
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Rock the ROW sounds fun. Nearing the end of my first ever round 😦 But yeah, I’d like a break (though have too much to do so cannot take a break as such, I”ll be glad of not having to check in twice a week 🙂 Congrats on getting ONLINE teaching sorted and on getting to go to the conference. I live in Dubai where no such events really occur 😦 But I’m probably to shy to attend if they did 🙂 X Hope you enjoy the celebrations for 1 yr of blogging. Should have done something like that myself. I’m around 1.5 yrs on WordsinSync now, but only a few months on my author blog (the one I use for Row80). Might do it for that one – Be great to celebrate with a novel doing well or something. *sigh* 🙂 X
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Shah, there are many online avenues now – I’ve heard of conferences that are online. I know it’s not the same, but if you live far from where these might occur, it might keep you revved up and let you connect with people who can buy your book. Have you checked?
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You’ve been so busy ROCKIN the ROW this round Jenny! You did great and you’re spirit is always a pick-me-up. 🙂 I’m so down for another ROCK the ROW Twitter party. But yeah….it did take some time to organize.
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Wasn’t that FUN??!! I had such a blast. I thought Lena Corazon and Barbara McDowell were going to pick up the hosting torch and run with it??
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looks like you have had a very good round – well done on those teaching jobs and while I’m about it thank you for your teaching on computer matters this round – have found your posts so helpful – all the best for hols and see you next round
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Thanks, Alberta!! It doesn’t seem right to not share the techie knowledge if I have it. 🙂
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It still boggles my
globB-L-O-G stat-envy mind that MORE COWBELL has been around for only a year. You even earned your own hash-tag. #morecowbell! How cool is that?When I began my blog, I thought, “I’ll study Jenny Hansen. She ROCKS. She must be a veteran blogger.” I had no clue your words of snort-and-wisdom came from a relative newbie. You’re that good.
[Cue: This is where you rub the toe of your sneaker in the ground and do one of those “aw, shucks” things.]
Now for the question I have to ask, despite your anticipated “can’t say yet” response. where are you going to be holding your on-line classes? If this were a game of Wheel of Fortune, would I still be spinning the wheel if I asked for a W and an L?
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You’d still be spinning that wheel, Gloria! But that’s a great idea. 🙂
And thank you for those compliments, I am blushing. And I did blog off and on for two years at other group blogs so there was SOME ramp-up time…which I highly recommend.
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Your round looks very successful. I”m excited to see who wins your contest and what you have going on the first week of April. What is the non driving writing job you landed? Curious.
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I’ve been working part-time as a training coordinator for an accounting firm, Ali. I’m looking to start transitioning to teaching online, focusing primarily on writers. Totally excited with the direction that’s taking. 🙂
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Congrats on the one year and teaching gigs, Jenny! More time at home, less commuting – Priceless!!
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I know! Baby Girl is growing up fast. (Too fast!)
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Great job, Jenny! And way to go on the teach at home gig.. Spending less money on gas and travel is always a plus!
It has been a great Round of Words!
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Darlene, I’m so glad to hear it! I’m delighted that the Round is going great for you too. 🙂
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Sounds like you’re in a really good place now. I’m happy for you and all your progress. I hope the teaching works out well for you.
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We can all cross our fingers!!
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Looks like a new chapter is opening up for you, Jenny, woot! Congrats! Wish I could get to DFW, but it’s pretty far for this East Coast gal. Thanks for being a sponsor for this go-round, and for being such a supportive peep to me!
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Kathy, you are one of my very favorite peeps in the world! I’ll work out how to get to see you at some point – don’t you worry!!
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Fantastic round Jenny. Congrats on the blogiversary and the conference and the online teaching opportunities! So excited for you.
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You’re so dang sweet, Raelyn! I appreciate you. 🙂
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Congrats on your one-year blogiversary, Jenny! I’m surprised that More Cowbell hasn’t been along longer with the following you have! Thanks for sharing your fun wisdom with us, and look forward to seeing you in 2012 Round 2!
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Thanks, Jenn! We like to have fun here, that’s for sure. As someone set Friday, if a blog’s years are like dog years, we’re gonna be SEVEN. 🙂
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Congrats on your upcoming blog birthday! I too will be at DFW conference…
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*fist pump* Woo-hoo!!! We’re gonna have to have a WANA cocktail hour in the bar. 🙂
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Great job this round, Jenny, and good luck on getting the online stuff. That will make a world of difference!
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From your lips to God’s ears, Stacy!!
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Fab progress on the goals, Jenny! Big kudos on the new teaching opportunities. I know you’ll do great with both.
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Thanks, Barbara! Are you and Lena gonna co-host the next ROCK the ROW???
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Well done, jenny. you’ve had an amazing quarter. work has been crazy, I know
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Work just gets that way, don’t you think? I’m happy we all survived it, and I’m pretty excited about Q2. 🙂
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Ahhhhmazing round Jenny – you’ve rocked it out and kept us all inspired, motivated and PUMPED up!!! LUV it and appreciate all that you do!!! 🙂 🙂
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Yippee! I get to meet IRL so many friends I’ve made online — you among them! I’ll be at DFWCon with bells on (or cowbells).
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Yeah for getting driving time back!! Looking forward to reading what you do with that time 🙂
Thanks for sponsoring this round!! It was nice having you around for my 1st round.
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