Last year, I participated in the A to Z Challenge for the very first time ever. It was an interesting experience which started off great but drained me by the end due to lack of scheduling posts and well, being busy with life at the same time. I did survive in the end but didn’t engage as much as I would have liked. The one thing that made it easier though was having a theme. Without it, I think my exhaustion would have killed my creativity and well, nothing would have been written for some of those days. But because I had a plan, I was still able to squeeze my posts in at the scheduled time.
For this year, I have decided on a theme and am keeping it short and sweet. And a bit funny. I hope. My A to Z Challenge 2015 Theme is:
The A to Z of Phobias in the form of limericks
I thought it would be amusing to write about unusual phobias and figured I could do it creatively by writing them in the form of a limerick. A limerick is a form of poetry written in 5 lines with a strict rhyme scheme of AABBA. As for a list of phobias, the internet is a great source for funny phobias such as the fear of Friday the 13th or the fear of bathing. I won’t be poking fun at more serious phobias, of course, {e.g. agoraphobia} but I think we can all agree that some other phobias are not as debilitating.
Are you participating in the A to Z Challenge this year? If you want to, you can still sign up for it.
A theme is not necessary, but it helps. If you are participating, have you got a theme? You can check out some other theme reveals while you write your own.
Until next time,
Cheers!!!
JazzFeathers
23 March 2015 at 6:25 amHey, that’s a fun theme. And I’d never be able to do it the way you do, with limerick. I really wish you the best with the challange.
This is my first year and I do have a theme, though in my country isn’t the 23rd yet, so my post isn’t up.
I’ll see you around 🙂
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
23 March 2015 at 10:50 pmWelcome here Jazz! Thank you and good luck on your first year. Off to check out your theme now…
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Sue
23 March 2015 at 6:46 amWhat a clever idea for your theme. Limericks are fun and I’m betting your phobia theme will be entertaining. I am definitely NOT a gal of few words, therefore I really admire those of you who are. I look forward to your posts.
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
24 March 2015 at 9:59 pmThanks Sue! Hoping it will be more fun than stressful this year! 🙂
Sheethal
23 March 2015 at 7:26 amThat’s an interesting theme. All the best. 🙂
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
24 March 2015 at 10:00 pmThanks Sheetal! Are you participating this year?
John Holton
23 March 2015 at 8:46 amAs one of the cohosts this year, I’m very happy you’ll be joining us! The theme sounds like a lot of fun, and I look forward to reading your posts!
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
24 March 2015 at 10:03 pmThanks John! I’m looking forward to engaging more this year! 🙂
Vinodini Iyer
23 March 2015 at 11:19 amThat’s an awesome and innovative theme! I’m curious on how you’re going to treat your posts from A to Z. Will come back to see for sure 🙂
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
24 March 2015 at 10:14 pmThanks Vinodini! 🙂
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Swathi Shenoy
23 March 2015 at 11:36 amSounds like fun! I do have my very own list of phobias. Will be back in April to see if any of them have made it to your blog 😀 😉 All the best Sanch 🙂
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
24 March 2015 at 10:15 pmHaha…I’d be very surprised if you had any of these Swathi! 😀 Thanks…
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23 March 2015 at 11:37 amWow. What an interesting and fun theme. I’m doing the A-Z for the first time this year but I haven’t got my theme finalised and haven’t signed up yet. It kinda crept up on me.
Still, I am hoping it will push me to write things i might not have written otherwise.
Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
24 March 2015 at 10:21 pmThanks you Gael…I’m glad you took the plunge…just visited your blog 🙂
Kirsty @ My Home Truths
23 March 2015 at 12:10 pmThat is a fantastic theme and what a creative way to explore it via limericks. I have to apologise in advance for not being around much during April but I look forward to catching up with your brilliance on my return!
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24 March 2015 at 10:23 pmThanks Kirsty! 🙂
Jody at Six Little Hearts
23 March 2015 at 12:40 pmNow this will be interesting…!
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24 March 2015 at 10:26 pmThanks Jody! 🙂
Shilpa Garg
23 March 2015 at 1:15 pmUnusual phobias and limericks! Sounds super fun and interesting! I will be coming back to read all your posts, this April, Sanch! Cheers 🙂
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24 March 2015 at 10:26 pmThanks Shilpa! 🙂
Shantala
23 March 2015 at 1:49 pmThis is my first time here. Came across your blog through B-A-R. I enjoy limericks, but coupling it with unusual phobias makes it all the more interesting. Looking forward to your posts in April.
-Shantala
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
25 March 2015 at 5:01 pmWelcome here Shantala! Hope to see you around…looking forward to April! 🙂
Parul
23 March 2015 at 2:21 pmWhat an innovative and fun theme. There will be a lot of new things to learn. All the best and I will keep on eye on the posts here 🙂
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25 March 2015 at 5:01 pmThanks Parul! 🙂
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Eloquent Mind
23 March 2015 at 3:22 pmThat sounds like an interesting theme, Sanch ! 🙂 Limericks and types of phobias, I have never come across anything of this kind before. Looking forward to your posts and wishing you the very best for the challenge…
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
25 March 2015 at 5:04 pmThanks EM! I’m a bit nervous and excited at the same time 🙂
Shalini
23 March 2015 at 3:39 pmWow, Sanch! That sounds like absolute fun! I would love to read more on them. I will definitely drop by! Have fun 🙂
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25 March 2015 at 5:04 pmThanks Shalini! 😀
Suzy
23 March 2015 at 5:12 pmOh your theme sounds so much fun. Look forward to your posts.
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25 March 2015 at 5:06 pmThanks Suzy! 🙂
Nibha
23 March 2015 at 5:20 pmThat sounds interesting! A totally different I came across yet! I would love to discover new phobias (I hope not to find those in myself!! 😛 ) and ofcourse a new form of poetry.
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
25 March 2015 at 5:07 pmI’d be very surprised if you had any of the phobias Nibha…but then again, anything’s possible! 😀
simple girl
23 March 2015 at 7:06 pmSanch, i think your theme is pretty creative.
I will definitely lap up all your limericks.
As for me, I am not sure of participating this year, lets see…
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
25 March 2015 at 5:08 pmThank you SG! Let me know if you do end up participating… 🙂
nabanita
23 March 2015 at 8:59 pmLooking forward to it Sanch…All the best
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
25 March 2015 at 5:14 pmThanks Naba! 🙂
Rhonda Albom
23 March 2015 at 9:27 pmThis is the most fun theme I have read so far. Both the phobias and limericks. I am now following you. I revealed today too.
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
25 March 2015 at 5:16 pmThanks you Rhonda! I am looking forward to your theme too… 🙂
Rajlakshmi
23 March 2015 at 9:42 pmhahaha now that’s an awesome and entertaining theme 😀 Looking forward to read them all 😀
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
29 March 2015 at 6:49 pmThanks Raj! 🙂
Alicia
23 March 2015 at 9:57 pmWhat a killer theme! This is going to be so entertaining, and totally deserves a great hashtag. I wonder if there is a phobia of limericks?!
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
29 March 2015 at 6:50 pmThanks Alicia…I’ll have to look up if there is a phobia of limericks. I’m sure there will be 😉
Tasha
23 March 2015 at 10:40 pmNow this has to be the most unusual theme yet :). I salute your creativity and look forward to your limericks.
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
29 March 2015 at 6:51 pmHaha…thanks, Tasha! 🙂
Shailaja
23 March 2015 at 10:54 pmFabulous theme! I love limericks and I love(?) phobias 😉 Will be interesting to see how you blend the two. Such a difference from your theme last year and I eagerly wait to see what you have to offer!
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
29 March 2015 at 9:25 pmThanks Shailaja! I hope I can do justice to it! 😀
Vinitha
23 March 2015 at 11:11 pmThat’s an interesting and fun theme, Sanch. Will be coming back here for sure. All the best. Have fun. 🙂
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Morgan Katz
24 March 2015 at 12:23 amI love this theme! I’ve always been interested in phobias!!
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Zita
24 March 2015 at 12:59 amI think I am still recovering/having nightmares about last years challenge!
I was a little organised with my scheduled posts but just could not give it the time it needed to connect with other bloggers so I think I am going to give it a miss this year.
I definitely think that having a theme made it heaps heaps easier though and would definitely advise anyone considering it to have a theme.
I love yours this year and think it will provide great entertainment – look forward to reading them!
good luck
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Astrid
24 March 2015 at 3:29 amI love limericks and am a big mental health nut, so I look forward to learning all about your spin on unusual phobias. Happy #AtoZchallenge.
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Tarkabarka
24 March 2015 at 3:51 amHaha, very creative! This should be a lot of fun 🙂 I am not good at poetry in English, so I admire people who do it in a playful way 🙂
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Venice
24 March 2015 at 6:49 pmWow! That sounds entertaining and challenging at the same time. Looking forward to reading the phobic limericks 😛
I’m participating in the A to Z Challenge for the first time. Excited to see how I’ll do! 🙂
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Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life
25 March 2015 at 5:05 pmThanks Venice! And I’m excited that you’re participating this time around! Hopping over to your page… 🙂
Robyn Proctor Hinkle
25 March 2015 at 5:41 amThat’s such an unusual idea, I’m very excited about this!!! 🙂
Nick Wilford
25 March 2015 at 10:07 amThat’s very creative and I’m sure it’ll be great fun. Good luck!
Lillian Csernica
25 March 2015 at 12:01 pmNow this is a hot topic. I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy A to Z!
Barbara In Caneyhead
25 March 2015 at 3:38 pmPhobias in limerick form has got to be totally original! So, you’ve already won round one!
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betty
25 March 2015 at 3:41 pmWhat a cute theme! I’m sure you found lots of phobias in your research of them! Enjoy the challenge!
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usha menon
26 March 2015 at 5:04 pmSounds very interesting. All the best
Amita Gulia Sehrawat
26 March 2015 at 5:30 pmAll the best…
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Inderpreet Kaur Uppal
27 March 2015 at 7:59 pmThis is going to be a fun theme, I look forward to reading these.
All the best, I too am trying to schedule or at least draft my posts.
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elly stornebrink
30 March 2015 at 5:25 pmWell, that sounds like a double or triple whammy in terms of this month’s A to Z challenge Sanch! A to Z, phobias, and limericks all in one: how fun! And what a challenge: have fun writing them as I will reading them! 🙂 <3
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