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Blogger Recognition Award

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Blogger Recognition Award

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Thank you to Chloe, the Quirky Victorian at (Over) Analysing Literature for nominating me. Your writing is amazing and I am honored that you considered me worthy of this recognition!

Rules:

  • Write a post to show your award
  • Give a brief story of how your blog started
  • Give two advice to new bloggers
  • Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog
  • Select 15 other blogs you want to give the award to
  1. Why I started Intentergy
    I had toyed with the idea of blogging for quite some time.
    I am always writing down ideas and am frequently asked by my colleagues and students to write down the things that come out of my mouth. I had gone so far as to play with blog templates and kept a journal of ideas for “someday,” when my cousin said to me one day, “You know what you should do? Write a blog. A blog about inspiration. I could just get up and get on my smartphone every morning and there would be a positive quote or story from you. That should be your job.” So I played with the idea a little bit more and in my musings I accidentally hit “Publish” instead of “Preview” and the rest as they say is history. I am not one to back down from a challenge, so I took to sharing on the blogosphere daily.
  2. First Advice for New Bloggers
    Do your homework. I read a number of books including, Born to Blog by Mark W. Schaefer and Stanford A. Smith and The Weblog Handbook by Rebecca Blood. These books provided tremendous insight into the world of blogging and introduced me to things I never would have thought of because I had never blogged before. Books were a great tool but reading and commenting on other blogs has been the best help. The more blogs you see and the more advice you get from experienced bloggers the better off you will be.
  3. Second Advice for New Bloggers
    Don’t be afraid to talk about your blog. Tell everyone you can about your writing and your site. This kind of publicity shows enthusiasm for your work and will spark interest from those who care about you or share the same interests as you. Interact with other bloggers. Invite them to see your blog and give feedback in their discussions. This will generate more traffic for your blog and help you find followers and others who are vocal about what you are sharing.
  4. Thank you so much QuirkyVictorian! I always enjoy your blog and am excited that you like mine as well! Check out her blog, people!!!
  5. 15 Bloggers that should also be recognized
    1. https://beingmommie.com/
    2. https://thepossibilityblogdotcom.wordpress.com/
    3. https://aneneslife.wordpress.com/
    4. https://purelysimplewords.com/
    5. https://weirdweekendsblog.wordpress.com/
    6. https://energytrails.wordpress.com/
    7. https://fictionisfood.wordpress.com/
    8. https://samngigeblog.wordpress.com/
    9. https://theworldisnotagainstme.wordpress.com/
    10. https://creativityamongdigitalchaos.wordpress.com/
    11. http://www.marilynwrites.org/
    12. https://philosophicalepiphany.wordpress.com/
    13. https://thelearnify.wordpress.com/
    14. http://www.asoneoncesaid.com/
    15. http://theroadwereon.com/

By: Melanie A. Peters

Storage Bins – Treasure Tubs

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Storage Bins – Treasure Tubs

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I have three sisters and between the four of us we have 11 children. That’s right 11. And they are all aged 8 and under.

I know what you are thinking, “Do they keep the kids in the tubs?”

No. We keep their clothes in the tubs. ALL their outgrown-of, “I’m not wearing that,”  and too-big-for-now clothes, for every season and occasion, we keep them in tubs. Lots and lots of tubs.

I spent four hours this past weekend separating the clothes from my kids’ dresser drawers. It involved pulling out things that are too small, things that are for the wrong season, and things that I have NO EARTHLY IDEA where they came from and then sorting them into storage tubs and clearly labeling the tub.

My sisters and I have perfected the art of tub swapping. We know every time we get Continue reading “Storage Bins – Treasure Tubs” →

“Don’t wish away your days” – Wise Words Wednesday

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“The trick to enjoy life. Don’t wish away your days waiting for better ones ahead. The grand and the simple, they are equally wonderful.” – Marjorie Pay Hinckley

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As the school year winds down, students start suffering from severe senioritis.

(Senioritis n: student’s innate desire to be a graduating senior)

Every day I find myself saying, “Don’t wish your days away.” My students just shrug me off or rudely comment back (in most cases) and do not realize that I speak from experience. I was a terrible teenager. My teen angst was almost completely self-imposed and I had no clue why I was in such a hurry to get out of high school but I was dead set on getting out of that place and away from everything that had to it. I wish I could have some of those times back and dedicate a much more positive outlook on what life had to offer. I would have gotten so much more out of high school and its lessons.

As a mom of young children, I often have to remind myself to not wish away these days. My babies are only young once.

If you are a student, parent, teacher, or struggling professional, do not wish your days away. Enjoy the simple things that are available to you now and embrace the experiences that present themselves daily.

Don’t wish your days away. You can’t get them back!

Put your energy into appreciating the now, store your cherished moments in your heart, and you will find that your purpose and intentions will have a much grander meaning.

By: Melanie A. Peters

 

Sidewalk Chalk – memory makers

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Sidewalk Chalk – memory makers

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In life we are going to create amazing, inspiring things, but similarly to our sidewalk chalk drawings, sometimes all that remains is their memory.

Yes, it is hard to move on to the next project or make a picture that is just as perfect, but we always have the ability to focus our new intentions and guide our hands and heartschalk on the side (12) with the beauty that formerly enlightened us. Think back to a time when you did something great!

Smile at that memory. Really smile. Smile on your face, in your eyes, in your heart. Maybe even share the story of that proud moment with someone.

Create a moment of joy and pride for someone else. Point out a friend’s successes or thank someone for making your life better in a special way. Turn your intent to gratitude for the present and your positive energy will never fade.

By: Melanie A. Peters

Require Sun Screen

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Require Sun Screen – I love to joke with my colleagues when they are upset that they are going to want sunscreen for their butt because I am about to shine so much sunshine up their keister that they will need it. Be that kind of sunshine for those around you. I am not saying to blister those you love with your intent, but bring brightness into their lives that is beyond that of what they normally receive.

Warm them with your actions and intentions and you will find yourself basking in positive energy and brilliant purpose.

By: Melanie A. Peters

Thank you, World Wide Web!

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Compliments of the Internet you are able to stay in touch with anyone in the world, shop in your favorite 1990-something high school t-shirt, search for recipes that don’t taste “healthy”, and read amazing posts (like this one).

Use that technological gift today. Reach out to someone you care about or that you know could use some positive energy sent their way. Shoot them an email, an e-card, a Facebook message, a tweet, or an Instagram to let them know they are important to someone.

By: Melanie A. Peters