#AtoZReflections 2017

Procrastination is my middle name...

This year I decided the day before the challenge started that I was going to participate...yeah, I know...not the brightest move. In the past, I've written my posts on the weekend before...this year I flew by the seat of my pants (for me at least) and wrote them a day or two in advance, some the night before. I really don't want to do that again! I burned myself out that way, as I felt too overwhelmed.

The Linky List was gone this year...

I was leery about not having a master linky list, but I did like that I could post my exact theme when I posted my daily blog link on the A to Z blog page. I didn't like having to post my link every day though, so it was a pro and a con.

Feedback and Comments

I did get some great comments this year, and I think it had to do with the fact that people were able to see what my theme was before coming to my blog. At least this is my theory. I was a bit sad that I didn't get more male visitors, but I completely understand why :) It was a priority to respond to all my comments and visit their blogs in return. Thanks to all who commented and for all your kind words!

Pet Peeves...

Anyone else get totally insulted upon seeing the “your comment will be visible after approval” thing? No? Just me then... 

Also, I HATE having to fill out a form in order to comment. I only put up with this when I am replying to someone who has commented on a post of mine. Otherwise, I leave and don't comment. Sorry!

Blogs I Enjoyed This Year

Fangirl Stitches ...I seem to always enjoy Roslyn's A to Z's, and this year was no different. She covered Buffy the Vampire Slayer for her A to Z. 

Dorky Mom Doodles ...put a smile on my face and constantly gave me a chuckle! 

Tales from the Love Shaque  ...my most favorite theme this year! An A to Z of Hair Band Songs!

Noteworthy Post:

Y is for Yoda @Doree Weller's blog  ...I loved this post!

I am still not a robot...

As always, on the blogs that have it, I find it entertaining to check that box to prove that I'm not a robot LOL

What are your thoughts about this years challenge? Did you participate? Did you finish? If you have any favorite blogs or posts, please share them in the comments!

#AtoZChallenge #HotMan Zombie Killers

My theme for this year is Hot Men. Why Hot Men? I started hosting #HotManTuesday on my personal Facebook page as my way of lightening things up a bit after Facebook had gradually gotten very heated, political, and sad (#makefacebookgreatagain). Doing an entire month of A-Z seemed like a fun extension of my Facebook #HotManTuesday

#HotManZombieKillers

Originally, I had a couple other characters to add to my post, but then I spent an ungodly amount of time on Pinterest, pinning pictures of Norman Reedus, and I made the executive decision to make this a Norman Reedus heavy post. That is all. If you're not a fan, go check out the rest of the Hot Men I've featured in April...there's sure to be someone that will be easy on your eyes.


I bring you, one of the coolest characters ever, The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon...

...played by the Norman Reedus...

...here is Norman giving a dog bunny ears...

...and Norman with his pitty...

...and let's just take a moment for all the bro-love happening between Norman and his co-star, and fellow zombie killer, Andrew Lincoln...

No Walking Dead spoilers please! I still haven't watched this past season since I don't have cable. I'm one of those sad people who have to wait for it to be added to Netflix :'(

Who are your favorite #HotManZombieKillers ? 

And for those of you straight men who made it all the way through...

...Norman Reedus in a bikini top. Sorry, but...Norman Reedus :)

*Beauty and attraction and very subjective. I encourage everyone to share their opinions in the comments section. Do you agree with my picks? Do you have any picks of your own? Please keep it kind!

#AtoZChallenge #HotMan Yesteryears

My theme for this year is Hot Men. Why Hot Men? I started hosting #HotManTuesday on my personal Facebook page as my way of lightening things up a bit after Facebook had gradually gotten very heated, political, and sad (#makefacebookgreatagain). Doing an entire month of A-Z seemed like a fun extension of my Facebook #HotManTuesday

#HotManYesteryears

Let's talk heart thobs of years past. Remember Rick Springfield...

 

...he even loves English Bull Terriers...another one of those dogs that falls into the "Pit Bull" category :)

...or how about John Schneider...

 ...I loved him on The Dukes of Hazzard...

...he's still so handsome!

...and check out how hot Clint Eastwood was...

...and what about the King, Elvis Presley...

...with those slick moves...

Who are your favorite #HotMan of Yesteryear? 

And for those of you straight men who made it all the way through...

...Audry Hepburn, one of my husband's biggest crushes :)

*Beauty and attraction and very subjective. I encourage everyone to share their opinions in the comments section. Do you agree with my picks? Do you have any picks of your own? Please keep it kind!

#AtoZChallenge #HotMan X-Men

My theme for this year is Hot Men. Why Hot Men? I started hosting #HotManTuesday on my personal Facebook page as my way of lightening things up a bit after Facebook had gradually gotten very heated, political, and sad (#makefacebookgreatagain). Doing an entire month of A-Z seemed like a fun extension of my Facebook #HotManTuesday

#HotManX-Men

So many hot X-Men to choose from! Let's begin with Nicholas Hoult (who I almost included in my #HotMan Englishmen post) who played a young Beast...

...and how about James Marsden, who played Cyclops...

...and I don't know anyone who would look away from this handsome face...

...Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine...

...and a new favorite crush of mine, Sir Patrick Stewart...

...who played Professor Charles Xavier...

Where has my new found love come from? Well, since fostering his pit bull Ginger, Sir Patrick has become an advocate for the breed :)  Thank You Patrick!!!

Who are your favorite #HotMan X-Men ? 

And for those of you straight men who made it all the way through...

...Halle Berry, who played Storm :)

*Beauty and attraction and very subjective. I encourage everyone to share their opinions in the comments section. Do you agree with my picks? Do you have any picks of your own? Please keep it kind!

#AtoZChallenge #HotMan Werewolves

My theme for this year is Hot Men. Why Hot Men? I started hosting #HotManTuesday on my personal Facebook page as my way of lightening things up a bit after Facebook had gradually gotten very heated, political, and sad (#makefacebookgreatagain). Doing an entire month of A-Z seemed like a fun extension of my Facebook #HotManTuesday

#HotManWerewolves

Ahhh, werewolves...just as hot as vampires :)  Let's start off with beefy Joe Manganiello, who played Alcide in True Blood...

...and how about Taylor Kinney, who played Mason Lockwood in the Vampire Diaries...

...and Jackson in the Originals, played by Nathan Parsons...

...he's so cute I want to eat him up!

...and last, but certainly not least, Scott Speedman played lycan (aka: werewolf) Michael in Underworld...

Who are your favorite #HotManWerewolves ? 

And for those of you straight men who made it all the way through...

...Pheobe Tonkin, who plays a werewolf in The Originals :)

*Beauty and attraction and very subjective. I encourage everyone to share their opinions in the comments section. Do you agree with my picks? Do you have any picks of your own? Please keep it kind!