Reading magazines and counting sheep to pass the time away
Hoping that tomorrow's gonna bring a smile back home again
Images of palm trees swaying in the wind on South Beach
Takes me back to better days, Summer rays, the Everglades in June
My brain, my poor brain
My brain, my poor brain
I'm drinking myself to sleep again, Nightnurse pills to keep me sane
Drinking myself to sleep again, Insomnia
Flying high in golden skies, I'm flicking channels in my mind
Finding my utopia a different chapter in a book
Thinking back to younger days as I escape in Cooper's Break
It takes me back to '84 the future's knocking at my door
My brain, my poor brain
My brain, my poor brain
I'm drinking myself to sleep again, Nightnurse pills to keep me sane
Drinking myself to sleep again, Insomnia
I'm drinking myself to sleep again, Nightnurse pills to keep me sane
Drinking myself to sleep again, Insomnia
Turning off a switch inside me, Leaving all the stress behind me
Flying over streams and houses, Passing over the Wye Valley
It takes me back to '84 the future's knocking at my door
My brain, my poor brain
I'm drinking myself to sleep again, Nightnurse pills to keep me sane
Drinking myself to sleep again, Insomnia
I'm drinking myself to sleep again, Nightnurse pills to keep me sane
Drinking myself to sleep again, Insomnia
I'm drinking myself to sleep again, Nightnurse pills to keep me sane
Drinking myself to sleep again, Insomnia.
So, this was my first year participating in Blogathon. I've been aware of the event and even followed a few blogs last year. I was in no financial shape to pledge then and, except for a couple of small pledges I made, I wasn't really in a shape to help financially this year, either. That is a situation I plan to remedy for next year. There were many great organizations that I would've loved to have given something to.
I know I don't have that many regular readers and a good majority of you did support me. Thanks again, Everyone! (You should be getting your emails now from Blogathon organizers reminding you to fulfill your pledges).
For the rest of you, in an effort to have an even bigger success next year, I'm curious (leave a comment, anonymously if you wish):
If you didn't support anyone in the Blogathon, why not?
If you didn't support me, but did support someone else, why? Was it my choice of charity? What type of charity did you support?
Did you want to support me, but are not computer literate enough for the whole signup process?
If you couldn't this year, but would like to support me next year, would you like me to send you an email?
Any information you would be willing to share regarding any of the pledging process I would greatly appreciated. I'm not sure if I will have the same chairty or not. It all depends on what the universe decides to deal me at that time. I do know that if I am physically able, I will do it. The date has been announced and it July 28, 2007. Mark your caldendars!
My poor 39 year old body isn't used to staying up for 37 hours straight!
I'm up and about. Feeling awfully fuzzy and a bit groggy still. My poor body is retaining fluid something awful. Like I said earlier, the coke and sunflower seeds were probably not a good idea. I woke up with the most dreadful headache. It, too, shall pass. Overall, though, I'm really glad I did this. I really do hope that all of this helps, even in the smallest way, make this crazy world of ours a better place.
I'm already thinking about how I'll do this differently next year. I almost can't wait...almost. I know I'm going to be in a better position financially and then I can pledge to more fellow 'thonners, especially some of those people at the bottom of the contribution list.
It was nice that this place finally saw a little bit of traffic. Can you guess which day Blogathon was? LOL
Hey, Dave W. came out of the woodwork and sponsored me! Yay, DAVE!!! Love ya!!!
Thank you so very, very much again for your sponsorship in this year's Blogathon! We raised a total of $148.50 for Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong Foundation. You guys are the best!
Not only that, the 285 bloggers that made it through the event had pledges totally a whopping $101,133.63. Very impressive, indeed.
Here's the heads up that I have every intention of doing this again next year! I hope you'll all support me again. I couldn't do it without great friends and family like you!
Well, we all made it! Blogathon 2006 is over on all fronts. Thanks again to everyone for helping me make my first Blogathon a success. My sponsors raised $135 to benefit Livestrong. I couldn't be more pleased. Don't forget, you can still Sponsor Me! for another 48 hours. Thanks for sticking through it all together, Team Shabbat! It was wonderful getting to know each of you.
Now, if you'll excuse me...I have a date with my pillow.
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