In The Home Stretch #NaBloPoMo Day 27

We’re in the home stretch. Day twenty-seven of National Blog Posting Month. It’s my first time at this, and I’ve written every day so far. I’ve had my blog for almost three years now, and I’ve never written every day. I typically let a few days pass unless inspiration happens to hit sooner. So #NaBloPoMo has been an incredible experience.

I gained a level of courage from writing this month that I didn’t realize I had. My tenacity alone has been surprising. I’ve looked for no excuses, staying up many nights until after midnight to post, giving me the next day to do everything else like shopping for groceries. A blogger does have to eat, something I forget to do when I’m focused on other more interesting things.

The snow still weighs heavily on the the juniper branches. Supposedly it’s going to warm up, but with the current temperature at zero, that’s probably not happening today. That means I’m donning my boots once again to make the trek up my long driveway, hauling the trash and checking the mail. I have a new pair of tall Uggs arriving from Zappos today. I love Zappos. They’re fast and they say the most delightful things in their messages. Here’s their latest gem:

“Our best elves are getting your order ready to ship. We’ll be sure to send you a shipping confirmation once it’s out the door! Also, a fun little fact: the elves are on track to break a new candy-cane-eating record… Wish them luck!

XOXO,
Zappos.com

P.S. Call us if you have any questions or concerns…”

Unlike Amazon, after those three little dots, there’s a toll-free number listed to call. You know, if I have any questions or concerns. I love Amazon too, but they could take a lesson in simple expressions of love and appreciation that Zappos has down completely. They always end with XOXO. And their phone number. I simply love them. Maybe even more than the tall Ugg boots they’re sending me.

So three more days, my bloggerific family. To those who have previously survivived #NaBloPoMo, this newby is in awe. Because there’s something to be said for sharing something of ourselves with even just a little corner of the world.

~Blessings to all!