As you know, I participated in Blogathon this year. That’s right. I blogged for 24 straight hours – from 9 AM yesterday till 9 AM today! It sure wasn’t easy. Mike and I drank three Red Bulls each just to keep ourselves churning out posts on BlogsWeLuv. And churn them out we did! We were required to post at least every half hour, but we posted more frequently than that.
Even though the two of us were blogging simultaneously, we had no time for breaks. We ate at our computers, literally ran to the bathroom when we couldn’t wait any longer, and we were forced to avoid all phone calls. We were totally focused on blogging.
Actually, the hours flew by yesterday. They flew by until about 4:00 this morning, and I didn’t think I’d be able to survive the last five hours. But thanks to the Red Bull, and to the encouragement of many friends who were staying awake with us, Mike and I both pulled through! With aching legs, arthritic fingers, and a severe case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, I crawled into bed at 9:01 AM.
It’s now 12:50 PM, and I’ve been up for more than an hour. I was awake for 26 hours, and I managed to sleep for less than three? There’s something wrong with this picture. I figure it’s the Red Bull.
Aching body and sleep deprivation aside, Blogathon 2007 was a huge success! Mike and I managed to raise $310 for The Glaucoma Foundation. The entire Blogathon effort generated nearly $120,000 for a variety of charities. 361 blogs participated this year!
Thanks to everyone who helped us out by making pledges, hanging out with us, cheering us on, and even just saying hello. In the wee morning hours, you have no idea how much that can help! You guys rock!
July 29th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Just scrolled through your efforts for day. Great job you both did!
July 29th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Great job Tish!
July 29th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Commendable indeed.
Sorry I didn’t monitor the blogathon, but about killed myself on the AT yesterday and went to bed at 8:30 and slept until 9:45 this morning. Wiped completely out!
July 29th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Good job!!! See you again next year, you have 364 days to recover.
July 30th, 2007 at 12:02 am
You and Mike did a great job yesterday. What the 2 of you did was very admirable, and you both deserve to take a little time off. But not too much time as the rest of us would miss you. LOL
Great job, Tish.
July 30th, 2007 at 12:51 am
I had a blast, Tish. Let’s not do that again though for another year
July 30th, 2007 at 1:36 am
I had so much fun! You did a great job Tish and I love reading your 10 Questions! Very cool to take this on for a cause that means something to you.
July 30th, 2007 at 9:56 am
remember no good deed goes unturned… I think thats it, LOL, maybe its un noticed… hmmm oh well anyway, You 2 did great!
Peace!
July 30th, 2007 at 9:58 am
You were absolutely awesome! The thing that amazed me was the super high quality of the blog posts. I’m pretty sure I would have been dead by the fourth hour, what you and Mike did was phenomenal!
July 30th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Tommy – Thank you! We appreciate all the support!
Bush – Thanks!
Mushy – Thanks! I hope you feel better today!
Flat Coke – Thanks!! We’re already discussing Blogathon 2008. Crazy, huh?
Sapheyer – Thank you so much! You rock! And don’t worry – I can’t stay away from here for very long at all!
Mike – You got it!
Danielle – Thank you! So glad I met you through Mike!
Judy – Thanks! We appreciate you hanging out with us for so long! I think you commented on all 59 posts! hahaha.
Christy – Thank you! That means so much to me! I’m glad you could hang out with us! Feel free to join us in Blogathon 2008!