It's been ages since I've done this, but here we go, I'm planning to do it again. Years ago I had a challenge called 7 Days Outside, which was a photography challenge and I loved it. Then one day I decided to end it for a good reason. It was a good challenge, but not perfect. (Is there a perfect challenge at all? I suppose it depends on who you are asking.)
I've been thinking for awhile about what I can do to help Hive, or newbies to be more precise. I see them struggling with what to write about. There are quite a few challenges on Hive, with different topics, but I think one more can never hurt.
I've been thinking about what I can do, what challenge I can come up with, to motivate newbies and not only. The main focus has been on helping users to learn through the challenge and also give them the freedom they need in writing. Strict rules are not always good as can lead to killing creativity. In this challenge, general Hive rules will apply, but there will be a lot of freedom regarding what you can do.
In the meantime, I've retired my actifit activity and repurposed my alt account. I'm going to use it to run this challenge, so if you're going to be interested in joining the fun, you can follow my alt, @erikahfit.
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CelebrationDay Challenge
The idea of this challenge came when I saw a list with celebration days and thought I could make a fun challenge out of it. Before you jump to conclusion, I'm not interested in a dissertation about what each day stands for. The challenge will be about what you do on that day and how you celebrate it.
There's a post published on my alt account with more details, you can read it here -> #CelebrationDay Challenge
There are so many good events organized worldwide, to raise awareness of almost everything. There are events organized by charities as well, to help those in needs. These events sometimes go unnoticed by many, partly because of the daily rush, partly because of laziness.
The other events are just fun and I don't think we need to miss the fun.
January 4, 2023 is National Spaghetti Day. Do you like spaghetti? If you do, show us your spaghetti dish, let's see who has the most delicious spaghetti, or the most good looking one as tasting will not be possible.
January 7, 2023 is National Bobblehead Day. Did you know? I didn't. Do you know that it is? I had to look it up, but there it is:
National Bobblehead Day (#NationalBobbleheadDay) is an annual official holiday that was developed by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum (@BobbleheadHall). Every year on January 7th. The first National Bobblehead Day was celebrated on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Post your favorite bobblehead related pictures on social media using #NationalBobbleheadDay source
Do you have a Bobblehead collection? I don't but would be glad to see yours, so if you have one, feel free to post about it and tell us the story about how you got them or whatever story you have about your collection.
January 14, 2023 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. Some of you who have pets, most likely have some coats for them, so here's the occasion to show off your dog's collection. Let's see what you have :)
February 17, 2023 is Random Acts of Kindness Day.
On February 17 let yourself be inspired by Random Acts of Kindness Day to bring joy to the people you come across. The day encourages people to do good deeds, and celebrate the pay-it-forward mentality. It also reminds us that doing something kind for someone else can have a big impact not only on their day, but also on ours - being kind to others makes us happier, and makes us realize we need to be kinder to ourselves too. An act of kindness doesn't have to be a big gesture either, sometimes the smallest act can have the biggest impact. source
This is an interesting one and I hope to see as many joining as possible. It's not difficult to do kind things randomly, you just have to open your eyes, see how you can help and do it.
When And How
As I said in my other post, details and rules will be provided later next week. I'm posting about this challenge now, so you can have time to look at the list, make some plans and start drafting some posts, if you have stories. You can join or skip any day you like, nothing is mandatory here. There will also be a slippage allowed, of a few days. The challenge starts on the 1st day of next year and will last the whole year, if there will be users interested.
There's no prize money to win, but I'm going to curate entries with this account. Spreading the word is highly appreciated as well.
Feel free to let me know what you think about the idea. Are you joining the fun? Do you have some funny hangover stories for the 1st of January? 😂
If you have gone all out while celebrating New Year's Eve, you'll be happy to discover that January 1st is National Hangover Day. It's a good thing this day coincides with New Year's Day, as it gives people the chance to stay home and nurse their headaches. Obviously starting the year hungover is not ideal, but this day lets those who have overindulged know that they are not alone in their mistakes. source
Or do you have a cure for hangover? Let's hear it!
So stay tuned, follow my alt (@erikahfit) in case you're interested in the challenge and follow #celebrationday tag to read the stories next year.
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This is such a wonderful idea @erikah! I love seeing more established Hivers offering a helping hand, and in a fun way, to those new here! Bravo! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
Thank you! I'm trying to help anyway I can. Let's hope this is also helpful :)
Absolutely, and I love that! As I grow here that's exactly my desire and intention as well! So beautiful! I think it will go over great! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
Time will tell :) On the other hand, we need to help newbies as the chain is as strong as the weakest link.
Indeed! With a 40% loss rate for newbies it is definitely necessary to improve and streamline the onboarding process, and to engage new Hivers as much as possible (which your new contest will help do). Thank you again, and I hope it goes fantastically well! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙
I find your project very interesting, good luck with it, I hope that many people will join it.
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Wow I wasn't aware of all these events, I know I won't be able to attend all of them but I will be here for some of them and just followed your alt account 😎
Hey, you've changed your profile pic!!!
Regarding the challenge, you don't have to attend all of them, I won't be able to either, just some, a few, how many you like. No pressure or rush :)
Yeah I just changed it and you'r the first one who realize that. Is it better than old one? Curious about your thought 😂
I can't say one is better or the other. I guess I am used to the old one. I have visual memory and most of the times I remember profile photos rather than names 😂
Hahaha me too. I can't recognize myself but old one was really old. Like 4 years ago but this one is taken by my gf today. I want to use something new 😂
Aiming at helping new users stand stronger is great. Thanks for going this way. I have followed you on the alt account and I have had some hangover and waking up to have a warm bath, take a bottle of Pepsi or coke really work for me though body systems differ .
Lol, then you have some stories to tell when the challenge starts :)
I anticipate for the challenge with a hungry eyes 👀👀. Hahahaha
What an amazing idea! Let's make RAKD everyday!
That would be great indeed.
A good news, I will be preparing to take on this challenge and want to participate in it
I'm glad to hear that and looking forward to it.
With pleasure 🙏
Just given your alt a follow as this is such a wonderful idea. I've also just dumped actifit and retired Leedsunited so will follow from this account. I hope your idea gets some traction as there is a celebration day every day of the year for something so you might end up needing a dedicated account if all goes well!
Good luck with it all, I'll be flowing with interest :-)
PS the account we both commented on the other day with links to other accounts is getting dv'ed I noticed.
Thank you Nathen! I'm glad to hear you find it a good idea. There are so many things to celebrate, every single day.
P.S. (Which one as I can't remember 😂)
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Oh, yeah. Turns out it's a more serious case, connected to another.
:-) did you see my comments where I linked two of the people she denied knowing to a photo she posted? By the way, they missed one. Look at justina7osun. Connected by transfers and appeared in one of the photos.
Lol, I haven't checked but thanks for notifying me. Looks like it's a bigger case then. Bloody cheaters!
That's a cool challenge!
As you say, it can be an inspiration not just for newbies 😊🥂
Thank you! I hope you will be joining here and there 😏😃
This is an interesting challenge.
What a wonderful idea 🤠
I'm glad you like it and hoping to see you join.
I hope to join.
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I always ready for this type amazing contest. I really like to eat and make spaghetti. I am showing my dish 4 January. Thanks for sharing this great idea with us.
Please do and you're welcome.
Oh a lot of challenges to chose from. This is another idea or topic to write.
Yes, that's the idea behind it.
Definitely i will participate in that one! my cats loos really pretty with their clothes hahaa
Sounds cool, I'm ready for sure.
Saludos amiga @erika me parece interesante tu propuesta allí estaré con las pilas puestas para comenzar un nuevo año en bendicion. Y que mejor que iniciar con un blog en hive.