This is all so anti-climactic. NaBloPoMo draws to a close and I find myself at a total loss. Because for all the complaining I did, I actually found myself enjoying the daily blogging thing. The constant sense of vague distress and hysteria, the fantastic feedback, the ever-climbing stats - I kind of like all that stuff. It's nice being challenged. Thank you, dear readers, for sticking with me.
So now what?
Maybe I'll go home and make some chocolate pudding. That way I'll have something to write about tomorrow (gasp). Doesn't that sound like a good idea?
Congratulations, Luisa! You did an amazing job and I loved reading about all your cooking adventures over the past month. I feel like I should tell you to give yourself a nice, long break, but I'm too selfish and want to keep reading your beautiful writing every day! So take a break, but not a long one, ok? Chocolate pudding, by the way, sounds divine.
Posted by: Lia | November 30, 2006 at 05:56 PM
Congratulations, Luisa! It was so wonderful to click over everyday, knowing that you'd have something wonderful to say and something wonderful to eat. Thank you for giving us so much of your time and making the effort. I, for one, have been very entertained, and will selfishly request for more frequent postings!
BTW, LOVE your self-portrait!
Posted by: Maya | November 30, 2006 at 06:53 PM
Hip, hip, hooray!!!!
Yea, we like to complain sometimes when in our heart of hearts we're really OK or even happy with things.
Congratulations on a beautiful One A Day.
Yes, chocolate pudding sounds wonderful.
Posted by: Tanna | November 30, 2006 at 09:24 PM
Chocolate pudding, please.
My dear, I loved all your posts. Having one of your pieces to read every day just brightened my day, particularly when I was in the middle of writer's block. And I loved how you let down your guard a bit, and showed us your kitchen, and your friends, and not just the food that other people's recipes had inspired.
Brava!
Now, continue apace, please.
Posted by: shauna | November 30, 2006 at 09:35 PM
And she breaks through the finish line! Congratulations!
Your loyal readers are left to wonder how they'll manage in a world without a daily Wednesday Chef update. I think you've spoiled us.
Posted by: Julie | November 30, 2006 at 10:03 PM
Bravo. It has been such a treat to visit your blog each day (or almost every day...one reason why I didn't attempt the 30 days is that I'm not consistent) and read your posts, check out the photos and feel grateful that you were sharing each day. Many thanks.
Posted by: Elle | November 30, 2006 at 11:47 PM
I found your blog only last weekend, but i really got into the spirit of your contest, and even found myself checking several times today to find out what your swan song would be. The mention of chocolate pudding, and the link to that glorious cookbook (which I am so going to buy)was worth the wait. (The swan lives on!) No doubt i'll be a regular visitor. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: rachel | November 30, 2006 at 11:59 PM
Yay you! Good job Luisa! It really was fun! But go on, go sit on the couch, put your feet up and get someone to massage your sore fingers while feeding you chocolate pudding. I think that sounds like a fair reward!
Posted by: ann | December 01, 2006 at 08:44 AM
Congratulations! We made it! I will miss your daily posts when you finally take a break, but oh, how I understand the need for a break. But tell me, are you already wondering what you will post about today? It only took 30 days, but the habit seems deeply ingrained in my morning ritual.
Posted by: deb | December 01, 2006 at 09:17 AM
Thanks everybody! You are the best readers ever.
And Deb, yes, old habits die very hard indeed. Even month-old habits. Hm. Check back here in about 30 minutes... ;)
Posted by: Luisa | December 01, 2006 at 09:59 AM
Wow, congratuf'inglations! I am *still* catching up and reading all your NaBloPoMo posts and I am really enjoying them.
I hope there was a glass of champagne with that chocolate pudding!
Posted by: Tiny Banquet Committee | December 02, 2006 at 12:13 PM
Luisa, the photo wasn't working when I read this post a few days ago, but suddenly it is. I just have to say - you are too pretty, lady! As lovely as your writing. And your cooking, apparently. Yay!
Posted by: Leah | December 02, 2006 at 07:33 PM
Well done, I can't imagine posting every day, but it clearly is a good idea. I've enjoyed the posts, and look at you! Clearly blooming after all that work, with out a single shadow under the eyes, or sign of fatigue. Of course, it probably helps to be beautiful to begin with.
Posted by: lindy | December 03, 2006 at 12:33 PM
Ah….the sweet, smell of perfume! Today's market is flooded with hundreds and hundreds of different fragrances ranging
from floral to woodsy. Most women love the smell of perfume, wearing it even when going to the grocery store. The problem
is that perfume allergy for some women, is anything but nice.
Posted by: eric pb | March 18, 2007 at 12:51 AM