x365
It was not until yesterday that I understood Schmutzie’s (of Five Star Friday fame) strange, numerical and poetic posts. They are a part of the x365 blog movement in which “people all over the world are making a list of 365 people they’ve met during the course of their lives - people who left an impression and whose name they remember - then they’re randomly writing a set number of words about someone on their list. They’re doing this once a day - for a year.”
The idea not only appeals to me, it inspires me.
I’m not ready to commit to such an endeavor, but I’m certainly intrigued to read others.
Read how it began here and how to begin a list of your own, here.
11 responses so far
At the beginning, I was not at all confident that I would finish out the project, but now I am only four away from finishing! I have found that it is much more than I assumed. I have learned more about myself and my own writing from these x365s, and I am better both as a person and an author. I say go for it. It is well worth it.
…schmutzies latest post…50×365 #360: Carla
I’m just not sure I could remember 365 people who have touched my life in one way or another. My brain doesn’t work in that realm.
…Dutchess of Kickballs latest post…Above Average Awards
I’ve never heard of this… until now. This is an amazing idea!
…[F]oxymorons latest post…Online Dating, [F]oxymoron Style
wow i really wanna do this.. maybe on my own in a journal.. don’t know if i’d bother other poeple with the info… maybe i write a post and then call them and let them know?
I see you have Hope on your big blogroll. She’s done a really amazing version of this: http://hopedieslast.wordpress.com/26-words-project/
…Princess Pointfuls latest post…The egotistical side of blogging
What a find! Now I’m thinking of doing it. I bet you’ll know more than a few people on my list.
I just have to find a theme or a format……
Are you thinking of doing it?
Such an interesting assignment. I don’t know if I’d be ready to make such a big commitment, but I can see how it can help one reflect on all those who’ve made an imprint. Every person makes a difference, no matter how big or small. It’s kind of like The Five People You Meet In Heaven.
…michelle woos latest post…Grumpy Old Woman
You’ve been nominated:
http://knaphrodesiac.blogspot.com/2008/09/and-id-like-to-thank-academy.html
…Karens latest post…"…and I’d like to thank the Academy"
I know a few bloggers who are doing this, Princess Pointful already pointed out one of my favorites- Hope. I’ve always thought it was a really neat idea and if you DO do it, I look forward to reading all about it!
…brandys latest post…Everytime you vote for me, a child learns to read
This is a wonderful idea, though it does seem it would take some committment of time and thought. I’m going to have to check it out more thoroughly. I’ve never heard of it before this minute.
Maybe I’ll wait and read yours first.
…coopers latest post…The Race Wire
Wow. That inspires me… I think I just might do it…someday. Maybe I could do something smaller scale…like project x20. That would be more suitable for me
Love your writing, just thought I’d say