But I do feel guilty for not being accountable to myself. That’s the reason I started this blog in the first place. So, I am in the middle of re-structuring and re-focusing exactly what I’m going to talk about. I wanted to talk about writing, but I found myself falling into a rut of writing the same kinds of posts as what I was reading. It wasn’t as fresh or as personally interesting as I would like it. And a lot of it was about a type/way of writing that isn’t what I had initially set out to do.

So, I am likely to move over to more creative topics, but we’ll have to see. I’ve had a talk with a screenwriter who might want to guest post once a week. He’s never had a blog before and he wants to put his toes in the water without actually getting wet. But, I’m not 100% sure of what I want, so in the meantime, I think actually making posts, even if they are about rabbit mittens, is the key to accountability. To myself. Rambling into the abyss. Although, that was a useful post if you happen to have been considering installing google analytics, and wanted to be swayed by that little tidbit, knowing you can figure out what keywords lead people to your blog.

Being accountable to others isn’t something you can control all aspects of. Who knows what people want from you? How do you decide what they want, how to cater to them? You can change it only by targetting those others you surround yourself with, you aim to intrigue. Being accountable to yourself is more fluid.

I should have looked into it before I mentioned it, because I’m not following that theme anymore. I have instead decided to follow yesterday’s theme and do a week long series of lazy, yet (hopefully) helpful or interesting posts. To give a positive spin on the word lazy, I’m going to refer to it as The Effective and Efficient Posting Series.

Yesterday’s post has now been miraculously transformed into Effective and Efficient Post #1: Compilation of Quotes. Be sure to follow suit and quote yourself, like I did. If you’re don’t think you have something important to add to the noise, who will?

After that disclaimer, let’s continue on to Post #2 in the series: Using Holidays to Maximum Advantage

Do you remember checking into your reader on Halloween or Thanksgiving and finding a whole slew of posts dedicated to wishing you a Happy [Insert Holiday Here]? I sure do. Did it fill you with a warm and glow as you received their wishes? Maybe you did … Maybe you didn’t. Either way, utilizing holidays is a surefire way to save time and energy year round.

A quick googling of “comprehensive list of holidays” led me to the Interfaith Calendar. It’s safe to say that there are more holidays than not, so go to town and don’t be afraid to get far fetched, either.

For instance, today is the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib. Who knew? Well, anyone who is Sikh, because it is a Sikh holiday, that’s who. A quick wiki led me to learn that he is a central figure in the Sikh religion, and the first of 12 gurus. Now, I’m no guru (or am I?) but I would have to say that that is worth a hearty Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday Guru Nanak Dev Sahib!

So, are you feeling that warm and happy glow due to my thoughtfulness yet? I thought so.

To make your wish appear more firm, and also give the illusion that you put a lot of time and consideration into the post, insure to include a heartwarming or hilarious image. Or make an excuse for their not being one, to give the illusion that you at least thought of including an image. As Guru Nanak has been dead for several centuries, I could not provide an image.

Be sure to check out the rest of the series:

• Post #1: Quote Compilations Will Save You Time (And Effort Too!)