Whether you realize it or not, as a blogger, you are part of a family. We all talk about our lives, get to know each other through our blogs, and bond with each other. So, it's only appropriate that we help each other out in times of need and give each other support.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Week 5 Elimination
This week is 'Blogger Idol Gives Back Week' and the contestants spread the love to their fellow bloggers. I know that I certainly found a lot of new reading material, and I hope that the same happened for you.
Whether you realize it or not, as a blogger, you are part of a family. We all talk about our lives, get to know each other through our blogs, and bond with each other. So, it's only appropriate that we help each other out in times of need and give each other support.
Whether you realize it or not, as a blogger, you are part of a family. We all talk about our lives, get to know each other through our blogs, and bond with each other. So, it's only appropriate that we help each other out in times of need and give each other support.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Week 5 Voting Starts NOW!
It's Idol gives back week!
In the spirit of paying it forward, it would also be great if each and every one of you that has a blog would do the same thing! I'm awarding each of you with the Good Bloggers Pay It Forward Award. To get the instructions on how to get your award, and what to do with it, click here.
And now, on to the love!
Click the names to read the posts, and then when you are done, come back here and scroll down to the bottom to vote for your favorite!
Chris
Derrick
Mama Spaghetti
John Willey
Justin Mannato
Chess
Roni
Mama Mash
Voting for Week 5 is now CLOSED!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Blogger Idol Play-at-Home: Week 5
What is one thing that almost ALL bloggers want? Followers, and page views.... right?
This week is Blogger Idol Gives Back Week. We are going to focus on giving back to other bloggers.
Make a post, calling out at least FIVE of your favorite blogs.
You must:
*Make sure to put a link to each blog.
*Leave a comment on that blog, or email the blogger, and tell them that they are one of your favorites.
*Write a short paragraph on why you like the blog.
For an example (kind of), click here. Feel free to use the image in that post as well, if you want to.
This week is Blogger Idol Gives Back Week. We are going to focus on giving back to other bloggers.
Make a post, calling out at least FIVE of your favorite blogs.
You must:
*Make sure to put a link to each blog.
*Leave a comment on that blog, or email the blogger, and tell them that they are one of your favorites.
*Write a short paragraph on why you like the blog.
For an example (kind of), click here. Feel free to use the image in that post as well, if you want to.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Farewell from Cat
Except Wednesday. I read comments that day and so did my fans. Whew- talk about passion- my ass stung a little after I read what my fans had to say- and they weren't even talking to me! Which brings me to this- my fans , my Kittens, my Honey Badgers. They are what matters most to me. After seeing how they went to battle for me- to defend what they see in me and how they feel about me- I won this and every other blog competion right at that moment. This has been a fun ride and I have met some great people- people I will count as friends for life. So with that, thank you everyone! I hope you never mince your words, that you always unapologetically write what you think and feel and never sell out your true writer's voice for anything.
At least I can read your posts, comments and vote muuhahhaa! I hope you'll keep up with me, too, at http://howtoskinnyacat.blogspot.com. Lastly- Heather- you rock! I know you work crazy hours and sacrifice your family life to keep this competition on the interweb's radar. I bow down to your Honey Badger bad ass self and say thank you! Write on everyone- no matter the outcome of Blogger Idol- you all are rockstars!
Rockstar dreams and whiskey bent night to all of you!- Cat!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Week 4 Elimination
The assignment this week was for the contestants to write about what writing means to them. There were a lot of meaningful, heartfelt, and eloquently written assignments. Rumor has it, that for a lot of the contestants, this was the hardest assignment yet. Nor did it makes things any easier that there were some harsh judges commentary, and a huge twist in the contest.
Without further ado.........
Without further ado.........
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Week 4 Voting.... and a twist!
This week's assignment was a tough one. But the posts that came out of it were full of passion, just like the people who wrote them.
One of the people that inspired me to start Blogger Idol was Tymothy Longoria. I think the first thing that drew me to him was the hashtag he used at the end of a tweet. It was #writersarethenewrockstars. I loved it. He told me that it was one of the first hashtags he ever used on twitter when he first started.
Shortly after that, he published a post called I Am Writer. It inspired me to write my own post about why I am a writer, called I'm gonna be a rockstar, which was then featured on his blog as my first guest post ever.
Their assignment for this week was to read those posts and write about what writing means to them... not just writing in their blog, but writing in general.
As you remember, last week, we had a double elimination. I can't believe that no one asked me how we would stay on schedule for the 12 weeks of the contest, with two people being eliminated.
Well, here it is:
When the auditions were held, the person at the bottom of the Top 12 scored 339. There were 3 people underneath that that all scored 338. Keeping with the style of American Idol, I dubbed the three of them 'wildcards'. This week, I sent them an email with this weeks assignment, and asked them to 're-audition'. Only two of the three responded, and it was a close call, but we decided that the person who was going to get a shot was:
Here is her assignment, along with the rest of the Top 9! Click the names to read the posts, and then scroll down to vote!
Chess
Chris
Cat Rainwater
Mama Spaghetti
Derrick
Roni
Justin Mannato
John Willey
Mama Mash
One of the people that inspired me to start Blogger Idol was Tymothy Longoria. I think the first thing that drew me to him was the hashtag he used at the end of a tweet. It was #writersarethenewrockstars. I loved it. He told me that it was one of the first hashtags he ever used on twitter when he first started.
Shortly after that, he published a post called I Am Writer. It inspired me to write my own post about why I am a writer, called I'm gonna be a rockstar, which was then featured on his blog as my first guest post ever.
Their assignment for this week was to read those posts and write about what writing means to them... not just writing in their blog, but writing in general.
As you remember, last week, we had a double elimination. I can't believe that no one asked me how we would stay on schedule for the 12 weeks of the contest, with two people being eliminated.
Well, here it is:
When the auditions were held, the person at the bottom of the Top 12 scored 339. There were 3 people underneath that that all scored 338. Keeping with the style of American Idol, I dubbed the three of them 'wildcards'. This week, I sent them an email with this weeks assignment, and asked them to 're-audition'. Only two of the three responded, and it was a close call, but we decided that the person who was going to get a shot was:
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| Chess, from Chester the Best-er |
Chess
Chris
Cat Rainwater
Mama Spaghetti
Derrick
Roni
Justin Mannato
John Willey
Mama Mash
Voting for Week 4 is CLOSED!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Blogger Idol Play-at-Home: Week 4
One of the people that inspired me to start Blogger Idol was Tymothy Longoria. I think the first thing that drew me to him was the tagline he used at the end of a tweet. It was #writersarethenewrockstars. I loved it. He told me that it was one of the first hashtags he ever used on twitter when he first started.
Shortly after that, he published a post called I Am Writer. It inspired me to write my own post about why I am a writer, called I'm gonna be a rockstar, which was then featured on his blog as my first guest post ever.
So the assignment for this week is to read those posts and write about what writing means to you... not just writing in your blog, but writing in general.
Things to start your fire (you don't have to answer all of these in your post.... they are just ideas to get you thinking about):
Why did you start writing?
Why did you continue?
When you write something REALLY good, what does it feel like?
How does it feel when a post doesn't go over as expected?
Post your links here when you are done!
So the assignment for this week is to read those posts and write about what writing means to you... not just writing in your blog, but writing in general.
Things to start your fire (you don't have to answer all of these in your post.... they are just ideas to get you thinking about):
Why did you start writing?
Why did you continue?
When you write something REALLY good, what does it feel like?
How does it feel when a post doesn't go over as expected?
Post your links here when you are done!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Goodbye from Whitney and Christi
From Whitney:
Well, this ends my run on Blogger Idol. As soon as I knew it would have to be a group assignment that involved phone calls etc., I figured it would be the end. I definitely didn’t want to add international minutes to my phone bill. And then when our email and twitter accounts started acting up, no doubt a remnant of the techie curse that follows me no matter where I go, I knew this would be the end.
It’s been fun getting to know all of you a bit better. You’ve made me laugh, and I appreciate it. For all those who have voted for me, thank you. J You can continue to follow me at www.whitneyjboyd.blogspot.com, or on Twitter as MsWhitneyBoyd. Additionally, watch in a few months for my first commercial novel, “Tanned, Toned and Totally Faking It”, currently finishing up the editing process with my publisher, to hit stores. It will be available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, on Kindle as an ebook and more.
Best of luck to you all, and take care!
Whitney
From Christi:
I suppose I can console myself with the knowledge that I made the Top 10. I do believe that means I get to go on tour, right? No? Oh well… Anyway, thank you to all the judges and to all my fellow competitors. It was fun! I will continue to read and to vote and I wish you all the best of luck. And now, what shall I do with all my spare time?
Go on vacation, that’s what!
Yes, I am embarking on a week-long journey in my beautiful home state of Colorado. I plan to over-indulge on turkey legs and beer at the Renaissance Festival, visit a zoo in Colorado Springs, enjoy the summit of Pikes Peak, and do a bit of gold mining and gambling in Cripple Creek. So, kind ladies, valiant knights, wretched wenches, and village idiots: I bid you all adieu.
Sincerely,
Christi
Well, this ends my run on Blogger Idol. As soon as I knew it would have to be a group assignment that involved phone calls etc., I figured it would be the end. I definitely didn’t want to add international minutes to my phone bill. And then when our email and twitter accounts started acting up, no doubt a remnant of the techie curse that follows me no matter where I go, I knew this would be the end.
It’s been fun getting to know all of you a bit better. You’ve made me laugh, and I appreciate it. For all those who have voted for me, thank you. J You can continue to follow me at www.whitneyjboyd.blogspot.com, or on Twitter as MsWhitneyBoyd. Additionally, watch in a few months for my first commercial novel, “Tanned, Toned and Totally Faking It”, currently finishing up the editing process with my publisher, to hit stores. It will be available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, on Kindle as an ebook and more.
Best of luck to you all, and take care!
Whitney
From Christi:
I suppose I can console myself with the knowledge that I made the Top 10. I do believe that means I get to go on tour, right? No? Oh well… Anyway, thank you to all the judges and to all my fellow competitors. It was fun! I will continue to read and to vote and I wish you all the best of luck. And now, what shall I do with all my spare time?
Go on vacation, that’s what!
Yes, I am embarking on a week-long journey in my beautiful home state of Colorado. I plan to over-indulge on turkey legs and beer at the Renaissance Festival, visit a zoo in Colorado Springs, enjoy the summit of Pikes Peak, and do a bit of gold mining and gambling in Cripple Creek. So, kind ladies, valiant knights, wretched wenches, and village idiots: I bid you all adieu.
Sincerely,
Christi
Friday, July 15, 2011
Week 3 Elimination
Despite the fact that most people hate group work, I think that this week was fun for most, if not all of the Top 10. They got to make new friends, and we got to know a lot more about them. Just for my own curiosities sake, if you actually read what I say up here, and don't just skip to the video to see who gets eliminated, leave a comment and tell me.
This week, we are saying goodbye to TWO of the remaining 10 contestants. Find out who:
This week, we are saying goodbye to TWO of the remaining 10 contestants. Find out who:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Week 3 Voting Begins NOW!
This week there will be a DOUBLE elimination! And last week proved the point that you MUST make sure you vote if you want your favorite to stay in.
This week, we have two guest judges:
Kimberly, a 30 year old wife, mother, a daughter, a sister, and friend. Ranting & rambling as she paves her way through motherhood while balancing life at the same time! She writes on her blog Mamas Monologues. Go check her out!
Alison, a SAHM of one awesome little boy. She cooks (sometimes), bakes (she wishes), she cleans (occasionally), she blogs (a little too much) & she Facebooks & Tweets (obsessively). Go follow her blog, Mama Wants This!
Also, I must confess, in my busy mess of a week, I forgot to post the play-at-home for this week. So feel free to do so, and post your links in the comments here!
The assignment this week had kind of a twist. There are times, in the blogging world, where an effective post means working with someone else. Whether it be a guest post, a book review, or a product review, how you work together can make a world of difference on the outcome. This week, the contestants were working on that skill.
The assignment was to do a Q&A session with a partner.
So read the posts by clicking the names below, and then scroll down to vote, and keep your favorites in the contest this week! The duo with the lowest score will be eliminated on Friday!
Whitney and Christi
Chris and Cat
John and Mama Mash
Derrick and Justin
Roni and Mama Spaghetti
This week, we have two guest judges:
Kimberly, a 30 year old wife, mother, a daughter, a sister, and friend. Ranting & rambling as she paves her way through motherhood while balancing life at the same time! She writes on her blog Mamas Monologues. Go check her out!
Alison, a SAHM of one awesome little boy. She cooks (sometimes), bakes (she wishes), she cleans (occasionally), she blogs (a little too much) & she Facebooks & Tweets (obsessively). Go follow her blog, Mama Wants This!
Also, I must confess, in my busy mess of a week, I forgot to post the play-at-home for this week. So feel free to do so, and post your links in the comments here!
The assignment this week had kind of a twist. There are times, in the blogging world, where an effective post means working with someone else. Whether it be a guest post, a book review, or a product review, how you work together can make a world of difference on the outcome. This week, the contestants were working on that skill.
The assignment was to do a Q&A session with a partner.
So read the posts by clicking the names below, and then scroll down to vote, and keep your favorites in the contest this week! The duo with the lowest score will be eliminated on Friday!
Whitney and Christi
Chris and Cat
John and Mama Mash
Derrick and Justin
Roni and Mama Spaghetti
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED FOR WEEK 3!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Brett's Goodbye
Well, this wasn't the birthday present I expected folks. Chalk this up to another example of why my handle on Blogger is WowThatWasAwkward. Thanks for letting me play and thanks for the nice comments that many of you left upon learning the news that I'm ousted. Shocking came up a lot. I'll take that as a compliment that perhaps my blog wasn't really worse than all ten of the others. Pimping for votes is definitely as important or maybe even more important than what you write. So pimp away folks! With that said, the judges have a lot of power with their portion of the vote and apparently they weren't impressed with my efforts in week two. I can totally respect that. I'd rather lose for the writing than the lack of voting by my lazy friends so the judge input is good for this contest. I lost fair and square and credit is very deserving to the remaining ten. I high five you all.
I'm glad I got to 'meet' a lot of new people from this game. Thanks to Heather and the judges for all their hard work. It was really fun to participate. Thanks to the other contestants for being cool people and probably better sports than me! ;)
Cheers all - I'm off to see Grace Potter open for the Avett Brothers at Red Rocks. I think I'll get over this pretty quickly now.
Brett - WowThatWasAwkward
http://darkstormyloopy.blogspot.com/
I'm glad I got to 'meet' a lot of new people from this game. Thanks to Heather and the judges for all their hard work. It was really fun to participate. Thanks to the other contestants for being cool people and probably better sports than me! ;)
Cheers all - I'm off to see Grace Potter open for the Avett Brothers at Red Rocks. I think I'll get over this pretty quickly now.
Brett - WowThatWasAwkward
http://darkstormyloopy.blogspot.com/
Friday, July 8, 2011
Week 2 Elimination!
After only two weeks, I have learned that I seriously HATE the night before elimination day. I hate tallying up the scores, and having my heart sink as a I put them in order. And I hate even more when it's someone unexpected.
And on top of that, the 10 remaining contestants are going to hate me because of the huge announcement in the video. So, just a piece of advice to them: Please, before you send me an email threatening to put a dead horses head at the foot of my bed while I'm sleeping..... oh wait.... one of them already threatened me with that....cough* (mama mash) *cough. Before you FREAK OUT on me, go to the contestants page and read the details please :D
So, without further ado.....
And on top of that, the 10 remaining contestants are going to hate me because of the huge announcement in the video. So, just a piece of advice to them: Please, before you send me an email threatening to put a dead horses head at the foot of my bed while I'm sleeping..... oh wait.... one of them already threatened me with that....cough* (mama mash) *cough. Before you FREAK OUT on me, go to the contestants page and read the details please :D
So, without further ado.....
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Week 2 Voting Starts NOW!
This week, the Top 11 had a fun assignment. It was simply "If you could be the opposite sex for a day....."
You would think there would only be one way to go about this (from each gender), but I am SO surprised at all the different aspects taken by these posts. Someone calls the judges ogres, someone talks about masturbating on their period, someone's post is almost a love letter to their wife, and there is a whole lot of boob feeling, junk scratching, and farting around here this week.
And, ahead of time, I'd like to apologize to the guys, for inadvertently scheduling three female judges this week....lol.
Click on the names below to read their weekly assignments, and when you've found your favorite, scroll down to vote in the poll!
You would think there would only be one way to go about this (from each gender), but I am SO surprised at all the different aspects taken by these posts. Someone calls the judges ogres, someone talks about masturbating on their period, someone's post is almost a love letter to their wife, and there is a whole lot of boob feeling, junk scratching, and farting around here this week.
And, ahead of time, I'd like to apologize to the guys, for inadvertently scheduling three female judges this week....lol.
Click on the names below to read their weekly assignments, and when you've found your favorite, scroll down to vote in the poll!
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| Mama Mash - Are Carburetors Fattening? |
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| Mama Spaghetti - The Mind of a Woman, the Body of a Man |
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| Chris - Woman: Woah, Man. |
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| Cat Rainwater - Junk Scratching: Want or Must? |
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| Brett - If I Were a Woman for a Day |
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| Justin - Freaky Friday |
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| Whitney Boyd - If I were a boy... |
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| Christi - Bibbity Bobbity Blog |
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| Derrick - Boobs for a day? |
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| John - Unnatural Woman |
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| Roni - If I could be the opposite sex for a day... |
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED FOR WEEK 2!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Blogger Idol Play-at-Home: Week 2
This week, the contestants have an assignment that they seem fairly excited to do. The assignment is "If you could be the opposite sex for a day...."
Don't forget to include an image, and keep it R rated!
Make sure to post a link to your post in the comments!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Kim's Farewell Post
My biggest fear about Blogger Idol 2011 was that there would be an “About Me” section. My fears were realized as the first assignment was given. It was my worst topic and it coincided with the Grand Opening of my new store. During a week when I was quite literally falling asleep in my dinner plate, I wrote what I could. And it was, as Kristen Lamb would say, Word Poop!
You know what they say about excuses… no need to go on. I do regret the outcome but I am overwhelmed at the support I did receive. It seemed that pimping myself out like a two dollar whore on half priced Tuesday just wasn’t enough to save my sorry behind. You all are a great bunch of bloggers and I wish you much success in gaining the title Blogger 2011!
It has been a pleasure to get to know the few of you I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with. I look forward to seeing who comes out on top. Instead of participating, I’m going to be stalking the site and adding my votes!
A HUGE thanks to Heather for all of the time she has and will spend on this project!
Farewell my bloggy peeps!
Kim Mullican
You know what they say about excuses… no need to go on. I do regret the outcome but I am overwhelmed at the support I did receive. It seemed that pimping myself out like a two dollar whore on half priced Tuesday just wasn’t enough to save my sorry behind. You all are a great bunch of bloggers and I wish you much success in gaining the title Blogger 2011!
It has been a pleasure to get to know the few of you I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with. I look forward to seeing who comes out on top. Instead of participating, I’m going to be stalking the site and adding my votes!
A HUGE thanks to Heather for all of the time she has and will spend on this project!
Farewell my bloggy peeps!
Kim Mullican
Friday, July 1, 2011
Week 1 - Elimination
This week was tough. It was a hard assignment. I mean, who really likes to talk about themselves? The votes were VERY close. Which only proves one thing: If you want someone to stay, you MUST vote for them.
We decided to implement a new voting system. You guys do what you do, but your votes will only account for HALF of the score each contestant gets. An average of the judges scores will account for the other half. This will make it less of a popularity contest, and more of a 'best blogger' contest, which is how it is intended to be.
However, this week, the same person would have gone home either way.
And with that, I give you.... the elimination:
We decided to implement a new voting system. You guys do what you do, but your votes will only account for HALF of the score each contestant gets. An average of the judges scores will account for the other half. This will make it less of a popularity contest, and more of a 'best blogger' contest, which is how it is intended to be.
However, this week, the same person would have gone home either way.
And with that, I give you.... the elimination:
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