what made you think you wouldn't do it?

I knew I could do it. I warmed up in December with a guest Polly spot and produced 34 pages for that. In December I had a lot of free time though. When I found out I would be away for the entire last week of the month for work, I had my total panic moment. 6 pages left and I had to take off to Indianapolis and spend long days in meetings or events designed to build customer relationships. Since I'm a ridiculously early riser and the hotel was a stone's throw away I managed to get the day before's page done each morning, leaving only two do accomplish yesterday. The interview almost did me in though.

 

I was sure I'd finish because once I start something I try my hardest to finish it. Although that last challenge really got me as I've never pocket scrapped nor have I been inclined to try.
This was so much fun and I learnt a few new things along the way.

 

I didn't finish my first year (last year) so I was determined to finish this year. And I was humming along pretty well until I had to go back to work and then was blindsided by 2 major editing projects and a week of travel all during MOC. AAARRGGHHH!!! Definitely not what I planned so I told myself I could catch up when everything settled down at work....but that didn't happen until this past week.

So, absolutely YES!!! - I was ready to give up this past week. When I returned from my travel on Monday afternoon, I was thinking I could do it but then as Tues crept into Wed and Wed tumbled into Thurs...I started doubting (I was behind about 15 LOs). This weekend was the worst because I couldn't see how I could finish the last 7 or so. I had 4 left to go last night at midnight and I was so bummed because I thought I had missed the deadline but Laurie kindly let me know it wasn't until today! So...I laughed a lot at myself, breathed a deep sigh of relief and finished up.

Still can't believe I made it! All the encouragement and kind comments in the gallery really help when you're feeling overwhelmed.

 

When I was 11 days behind, I started to get a little nervous. Last year, my laptop screen broke and I wasn't able to finish, so I really wanted to get through it this year. I just buckled down and did 3 layouts a day until I finished! So glad I did!

 

I was doing really well, sticking to a layout a day, or maybe two on Saturday if we were busy on Friday night. Then, I got hit with a stomach virus that took me over a week to recover from. It put me behind 5 or 6 challenges. I wasn't even sure I had the motivation or energy to catch up...but I pushed through and got caught up. The last few days got busy and I was again behind. I did 3 layouts last night (Jan. 31), staying up late to do so, then my internet kept going down and I couldn't post! Managed to get two posted before I gave up and went to bed at 1 a.m. Posted the last LO this morning and sighed a deep sigh of relief and satisfaction!

 

I had the flu and was sick in bed for a week. I didn't scrap at all during that week. I had a weekend of classes, so I was out of town once. And this past week, I worked really late three nights in a row. I am also currently a grad student on practicum. I knew I wouldn't have time to do much at home, so thankfully my hubby helped by lowering all other expectations and giving me time to myself. I got one week behind...TWICE! But I am so glad I finished! It feels so good!

 

I was sick most of the month, but scrapping seemed to be okay most days. But the 31st I woke up with aches, chills, and overall miserable. I was thankful I had caught a peek of the challenge before going to sleep so that I had a good idea of what I was doing. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do it. I did it. Not my best pocket page, but it worked.

 

I don't think I've ever scrapped that many pages in a month before and I tend to start things but not finish them so I didn't really think I would finish when I started but I surprised myself and totally did!

 

I told my self to do them each day and I picked the morning to start them...nobody else up but me, hubby watches his night time recorded shows...and I did it. BUT I also challenged myself to make sure to scrap pages that I would be able to put in my son and daughter's books for this year...

 

I never believed I could do it till it was done!!! Lol )))

 

I don't know...maybe the fact I did not know that much about digi scrapping to start off with?? LOL I stayed 8-9 days behind until the first of this week, when I finally started to gain ground. Until then I just felt like I would just do as much as I could. But wow! I did it! And learned so much!!

 

I got really far behind due some unexpected projects around the house that needed my attention. Thankfully I had a scrap retreat this weekend so I had a lot of hours to catch up!

 

my laptop died when I was four challenges behind, got caught up with the exception of one challenge that totally stumped me. Got 4 layouts behind but yesterday was a day I had nothing planned and some mojo flowing. I still had the one that stumped me but dove in and got it done.

This was my first year and I wasn't sure I would get it finished, I at least wanted to try for half so am thrilled that I completed all.

 

I was 8 challenges behind at one point, maybe 9, so I didn't think I'd finish. Plus, adding the fact that time was not totally my friend. I'm super proud that I did finish, and I love all the layouts!

 

When my EHD died . . . and I lost my supplies, I thought for sure I was toast. If you look at my gallery, you'll see five LO's in a row with the same kits!

 

I was cruising along great. Doing a page a day and of course doing them in order(LOL). The third week hit and life snowballed. I had a several doctors appointments, my son's birthday, basketball and soccer games. All of sudden I was 6-7 days behind. I started plotting how can I catch up(what can go by the waist side)! I was definitely concerned but also totally unwilling to give up. So happy to finish on time! It feels super rewarding!

 

I thought I never could reach it because this weekend I was 16 LO behind but I was motivated to finish it and YES I did it !!!

 

My job got in the way in the middle of the month & i wavered on whether I could finish or not. I took up the the last hour. I kept telling myself I'm not a quitter. I finished. Wahooo!

 

I started last year and quit after the first technical challenge. I was worried I would do the same this year. And truth be told, after the first technical challenge this year I wasn't quite sure I wanted to continue either. I want scrapping to be fun and while I love learning new things, I also hate forcing myself to make a page when I'm not into it. I was behind 10 days at the end, but I got into the zone and got 'em done!