The New Challenge

If you've read my post entitled, The Successful Blog, you may have guessed that one of the things I struggle with is the wide range of topics I dabble in. Most blogs are on a specific topic: fashion, religion, hair, healthy living, etc. My blog is mostly poetry, and thus covers a wide range of topics. It is difficult to market my blog as one specific thing because it is an extension of me and I am not one specific thing.

Earlier today, as I was browsing blogs, I came across a blog called Review and Analysis. The author of this blog, has outlined a different theme in which each of her posts that month will relate. I thought this was a great idea for a new challenge. I usually just write about whatever is on my mind at the time, giving myself a set topic each month will be like a writing exercise. Also, this will give readers a chance to be on the look out for topics that interest them specifically and help me to be less scatterbrained.

Themes for Each Month

	February: Legends of Africa   A continuation of the Black History Month Challenge from 2014. This year expect to see more on legends, myths, and folk tales from Black culture.
	March: March of Dimes Children are the future, and March will be a celebration of the children. Also, since March of Dimes has always been near and dear to my heart, expect to find information on prematurity awareness, from how to help those that are born premature to how to avoid premature babies, as well.
	April: He is Risen God is an important aspect of my life and April will be dedicated to Him, faith, spirituality, and religion. If you've read any of my previous posts on religion, you know this month might get touchy for some, but I'll be exploring all types of religions, countering a few popular beliefs, and otherwise throwing out food for thought.
	May: An Apple a Day I've never been a fan of the health food craze, calorie counting, or exercising, but I also manage to lead a fairly healthy life style. I'll share some recipes, tips on staying in-tune with your body's needs, and life hacks for "lazy" exercising.
	June: I Love My Kinks and Curls Dedicated to all my naturally kinky and curly haired readers! From regimens, styles, and products to emotions and reactions, I love talking about hair. If you're thinking about going natural, feeling shy about your curls, proud of your curls, or just curious, this will be a month for you.
	July: Dreams Do Come True I have the strangest dreams. Some of them become real dreams (things I want to happen), others become stories, and some just make for a good story. July will be all about how dreams effect us, following our dreams, what our dreams mean, and maybe I'll share some of my most memorable dreams.
	August: How to be Happy Sometimes we just need some positivity in our lives. August will be all about happiness, things that bring happiness, and how to increase your happiness.
	September: A Rainbow of Color I relate almost everything to color. In school my binders were always color coordinated--red for math, blue for english. We see color everyday and each color means something different to each person. I'll take the month of September to appreciate and explore the beauty of each color.
	October: Book Worm What kind of writer would I be if I didn't read? In October I'll be sharing some of my favorite books. I'll probably share some of my favorite blogs as well.
	November: Give Thanks Thanksgiving is often overlooked as a holiday, but I think it's important to remember the blessing you have. It's easy to lose sight of the good amongst the bad, but this November I'm going to keep it positive with a month of thanksgiving.
	December: It's Not Real...Yet Over-active imagination is an accurate description of me. Fantasy and Sci-Fi are my favorite genres for movies, books, art, and of course writing. We'll see how crazy my imagination gets when December comes.
	January: One World Why not end the challenge with posts on unity? January will focus on the beauty of diversity and appreciating your fellow man. I'll take a look at differences and similarities across the globe, and just down the street.