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Each year that I\u2019ve done this challenge, I always have something related to cheese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s not the fromage of it all, rather to pay homage to somebody.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though A \u2018lil HooHaa has been around in one shape or form since 2005, it\u2019s not always been a place where I made a whole lot of sense. In fact, when I first had it, there was some really bad writing! Go back and look. I\u2019m pretty sure every rendition of the blog was brought over when I brought it to my own WordPress blog. <\/p>\n\n\n

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And maybe, one day, there will be another rendition \u2013 or just additions \u2013 as it keeps going. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this writing challenge was something that grew out of the need and want for something different. I had sought out a writing challenge and found one at a block called \u201cWe Work For Cheese.\u201d The owners were wonderful to deal with. Their writing was fun and interactive. The challenge lasted a few years and then ended. A few years later, one of those bloggers \u2013 Nicky \u2013 passed away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every once in a while, I go and try and peek at some of the blogs. Some are there and inactive. Some are fully gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that challenge ended, I started this one. It\u2019s never caught on to be something big, but it has been \u2013 at times \u2013 fun. I *try* and keep things going each January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing with this challenge is that it gives me the feeling of the past, but in a good way. Blogging has changed over the years. I still enjoy the personal blogs \u2013 ones that don\u2019t necessarily have a full theme, but just kind of allow you to know and meet the one doing the writing. I can\u2019t relate to some blogs \u2013 ie mommy blogs \u2013 but I can relate to people just trying to make it through life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blogs can be good for that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t write as much as I should for this blog. It\u2019s a place where, even if people don\u2019t read, I can put some thoughts down and hold myself accountable when needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So each year as January comes around, I try to pay homage to a challenge that got me to really love challenges. I may try another in a few months for myself (not running it!) and see how it goes. I have some ideas for my future in blogging, if I can keep focused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, though, get cheesy with it. Challenges shouldn\u2019t be stressful. They should be a fun way to express yourself. I hope we have a few participants this year for this one and see where it goes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also hope each of you have fun visiting other blogs who do take part and see what they have to offer! For those who may just be stopping by \u2013 join us! You don\u2019t have to do every one. The themes (and “rules”) are listed in this post<\/a>, so pick and choose or do them all!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, and on a cheesy note\u2026 I can\u2019t think of the type, but a local place that sells a lot of cheese allowed me to taste a cheddar from the UK. Unfortunately, I can\u2019t recall the name of it. But goodness, it was good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkup for Day 1: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n