How exciting to discover that folks from all over the globe visit my blog. One of my goals with this blog is to reach out past my immediate world; it’s great to know Reach for More has reached your homes.
Ideally, a blog should have one focus. You may have noticed this one has a few. I started this project with the intent of sharing my poetic attempts and original short stories. Then it occurred to me that it would be a place to exchange ideas with educators, people like me who live a life of swimming against the current while pushing kids ahead. My vision for this blog grew, as I thought I would also touch on issues of bilingualism, multiculturalism, and reflect on what it means to be a Latina, a professional, a working mother, and an optimist, in an environment that shifts between rejection and affirmation.
I will celebrate this blog’s 1st anniversary on March 30th. When I started this project, I was stressed by it, even somewhat obsessed, and thought, “What have I gotten myself in to?” On several occasions I considered abandoning it. I suppose I was overwhelmed with work, or even doubted I had anything important to say. I also suffered long bouts of staring at the screen without typing anything – the infamous “writer’s block.” Once, I almost let it go after someone dear to me asked, “Why do you even do it?”
Luckily, here I am still, enjoying all the directions in which Reach for More has extended. As the author of this blog, I have stretched in many ways. It makes me be and do more.
Thank you for visiting this blog, and don’t forget to leave a comment letting me know you were here. I would love for this blog’s reach to grow even more. Please share it with others, display my link on your page, or subscribe.
5 comments:
I've enjoyed your blog and I'm glad you didn't give up. Congrats on your one year blogoversary!
I was here!!
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i always always read
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Happy slightly early anniversary! I think having more than one focus makes a blog more interesting. For me, my blog's focus has changed over time, too, (though I do slip back sometimes) which keeps me on my toes!
Believe me, your blog not only reaches me, it reaches out to me. I really enjoy your work!!!
I haven't been hear in a while, but now that the school year is getting a little easier, I'll be around a little more. I always did love your blog back when I was reading regularly. You have a way with words. Congratulations on making it a success!
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