The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge!

The Single WomanI was feeling the need to give my own creativity a little jumpstart, so I thought maybe you guys might want to join me! I’m going to attempt to complete as many days as I can. There are no rules except to write often and be REAL! No pretense here. Let’s do this!

 

The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge

1)      Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”

2)      Describe a moment or a day when being single really sucked.

3)      Describe a moment or a day when being single was really awesome.

4)      Your biggest fear as a single person.

5)      The biggest misconception you think people have about single life

6)      Sound off on the quote “Every woman has the exact love life she wants”

7)      Where you are in your life vs. where you thought you would be at this point

8)      Five things that are most important to you in a future mate

9)      Your favorite “weird/funny single behavior” – Anything you do that is uniquely YOU and that living alone allows you to do (For example, I sometimes dance around the house with my cat to Frank Sinatra)

10)   Google the meaning of your name and talk about how it fits or doesn’t fit you

11)   Your worst/funniest/most embarrassing date

12)   Your proudest accomplishment

13)   Describe how you met the last person you texted and talk about your friendship/relationship

14)   Describe the last moment you felt really, truly blissful

15)   Narrate a conversation between you and someone in your life who you never had closure with (a friend, an ex, a family member, etc.) What would you say? What would they say? What outcome would you hope for?

16)   If you planted a time capsule right now of your life to be opened in 20 years, what would be in it?

17)   What are your spiritual beliefs and how do they impact your relationships/relationship status?

18)   If you could have a conversation with yourself in high school, what would you say?

19)   What is something about you that people would be surprised to learn?

20)   Describe your most difficult breakup and what you learned from it

21)   How have you changed the most in the past 10 years?

22)   What would you say is the most challenging aspect of modern-day dating?

23)   Talk about a moment when you got annoyed with a married friend, a person in a relationship, or a person with kids (Be honest! No judgment!)

24)   If you could relive ONE day of your life, what would it be? And would you change anything?

25)   Describe a moment when you “paid it forward.” What happened and how did it feel?

26)   What is your biggest dream in life, career, love, etc? And what steps are you taking or do you need to take to bring it to fruition?

27)   Talk about something that you really, really, really love about yourself.

28)   Describe a moment when you made a big, bold move. In any area of life.

29)   Who is your closest or most special friend that you’ve met online, via Twitter, Facebook, etc? Describe how you met and what you love about the relationship.

30)   Write a letter to your future mate saying whatever you want to say.

Invite anyone who you think might be interested to participate. Post links to your blog posts in the comments below so we can all check them out! Or use the hashtag #TheSW30 on Twitter!

416 Responses to “ The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge! ”

  1. loni dawn
    October 4, 2013

    Mandy this is so awesome! Is this something we keep private or share somewhere?

    • Mandy Hale
      October 4, 2013

      Please share!!!!

    • November 16, 2013

      I’m doing a blog about all of my adventures i’ve had as a women with a bad history of romance. Inspired by this blog. I’d love some feedback and to read some other blogs of a similar ilk. Thanks FSL

    • Maria Nela Valencia
      March 2, 2014

      Amazing!i love this Mandy.

      My challenge starts now: http://applevalencia26.wordpress.com/

      Day 1

    • Maria Nela Valencia
      March 2, 2014

      http://applevalencia26.wordpress.com/

      It’s my day 1. Pls pray for me….

    • Maria Nela Valencia
      March 2, 2014

      Amazing challenge: day 1. http://applevalencia26.wordpress.com/

      Hope you are blessed.

    • Maria Nela Valencia
      March 2, 2014
    • Maria Nela Valencia
      March 4, 2014
    • October 7, 2014

      im going to take your 30 day blog challenge. It will give me something to blog about now that I’ve said goodbye to online dating, but check out my blog in the mean time
      Sassystefanie76.blogspot.com

    • Dana Mariel
      October 8, 2014

      Hi Mandy! After reading your 3 books, (I just recently finished reading I’ve Never been to Vegas), I just felt the drive to write again. Maybe because in that way I can express my own version of you “Mr. E”. Honestly, while reading your last book, I felt that we have that similar situation. hahaha! I also have that Mr. E (because his last name starts with an E, and he did that on and off in the scene) hahaha! Anyways, I would be glad to do this challenge! More power to us! God bless you. 🙂

      I am really your fan by the way. 😀

    • Mandy Hale
      October 27, 2014

      Thank you so much, Dana!!! 🙂

    • October 9, 2014

      Ok, so I have been afraid to post mine to facebook because I’m dating a guy right now, but I don’t want him to get the wrong impression, so I started my day 1 blog with day 7! Hopefully that’s not too confusing. Your great Mandy Hale! Thank you!

      – Jordan

    • Mandy Hale
      October 23, 2014

      Not confusing at all! Jump in wherever you’d like! 🙂

    • November 20, 2014

      Hi Mandy, just completed my last post today… day 30!!! Felt so empowered and have learnt a lot about myself past 30days. There’s been choke ups when i was writing, realizing how broken i had been at times, but i have also learnt a lot about myself too. Thank you for this challenge. Aftera ddifficult breakup i think we all need this time out to simply take it easy. I feel so much better.

    • Beatrice
      November 25, 2014

      I’ve only just begun to read your blog but I want to commend you for allowing God to stretch you to the point that you have “oil” to share. I find that when you get over the 35 year old hump you began to experience a new sense of self that makes no apologies for being who you are. When your desire is to impart in other women who have been and maybe where you were……well that is an awesome gift!!! I applaud your efforts & pray that surely Mercy & Goodness shall follow you all the days of your life.

    • January 15, 2015

      https://notjustanotherkate.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge-day-1/

      I’m joining too! I’m so excited! 🙂 Hopefully I finish. Hahaha!

    • John
      February 24, 2015

      Hey Mandy. Yea, I’m a guy. I read your blogs and I’ve read The Single Woman: Life, Love ,and a Dash of Sass….lol I read it to see what a woman would want out of a guy but had my eye open to what God want s for me. No matter what discouragement you face, know that God has you where He wants you. And no tear falls unnoticed. You are a blessing and don’t think your thoughts are not taken to heart and helps others still searching.
      PS- You really need to start a blog for us guys that get discouraged and are looking as hard as you do.

    • Mandy Hale
      March 18, 2015

      Thank you for this encouragement 🙂 ~M

    • Val Johnson
      February 24, 2015

      This fabulous and I can’t wait to join in!

    • March 1, 2015

      So excited to be doing this Mandy! Here’s my first entry.

      http://tonitoni.blogspot.com/2015/03/why-am-i-still-single.html

    • Bambi
      June 22, 2015

      So here goes, “Why am I still single?” 12 years ago I ended a 10 year relationship with the wrong guy. I was afraid to trust for many years. Although I am ready again to put my heart on the line, I find that I have become cautious and picky. I am also set in many of my ways. I like how I have the freedom to do the things I want, when I want. However, I would like to find a guy who wants to share my life with me and respects the fact that we are individual people.

  2. Suzanne
    October 4, 2013

    I’m in… Are we all creating our own blogs with our answers? Or posting answers here as comments each day?

    • Mandy Hale
      October 4, 2013

      No, you would create your own blog posts on your own blog and please share the links across your social media platforms using the hashtag #TheSW30!

  3. Georgette
    October 4, 2013

    What day does the challenge start? And do you go in numerical order?

    • Mandy Hale
      October 4, 2013

      Starting today and yes, go in order. Write as much as you can, but don’t stress if you can’t write every single day 🙂

  4. loni dawn
    October 4, 2013

    I shared on FB 🙂 so far a few of my friends are joining in! Yay! I can’t wait!

    • Tija Jackson
      October 4, 2013

      Im in!!! Great idea!! Sounds fun!

  5. October 4, 2013

    I am SO in!!

  6. October 4, 2013

    Day 1: 1) Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”
    First off let me clarify, I will be 34 on the 27th of this month and I’ve never been married and have no kids and I am perfectly happy with that! Few ask me that anymore, but if/when they do, my response is sometimes “why not?” (that always gets a good, confused look out of someone haha). I also respond with “well my 7 year relationship in my 20’s did a 360 turn back in 2007 and now we are just great friends and nothing more, probably ever… since then, I’ve only had one serious relationship that lasted a year with someone who was incredibly insecure and jealous, and what I went through I will never go through again”, other than that I have dated, a lot, but men in my small town area do not like the independant, free woman, they want the needy, take care of me (generally the divorced, single moms) types. It is what it is, and I couldn’t be prouder to be me! 🙂

    • Julia
      October 4, 2013

      I love that response!!! I am going to use that next time I am asked that too.

    • October 4, 2013

      I also believe that God has not brought him to me yet, patiently waiting and still living life, one bad date at a time because I WILL NOT SETTLE for any man that will have me, I have little to no timeline when it comes to marriage, I feel the longer I wait, the more right it will be and longer it will last. 🙂

    • Frances
      October 15, 2013

      Oh yes.. I love to celebrate you and the stand you take for yourself !! I’m single too and have been for quite sometime over ten years.It is what it is and celebrate each new day in the moment.

    • Crystal
      October 21, 2013

      I have to agree with the small town men. But I am a single mother with 2 kids and that has a lot to do with my strong personality and being very independent. I am not the needy clingy type and the men in my town can’t understand that. I have a full time job, take care of 2 kids, 2 dogs, and take care of my house. I have also got out of a 1 year relationship with a man that was incredibly insecure and jealous. After I ended it with him I knew that I couldn’t be with a man like that because it will never work. He wanted me to constantly reassure him of our relationship, constantly calling and texting me, and I couldn’t take it anymore. It was a big turn off. I know that Mr. Right is out there and I will not settle for less.

  7. Maggie
    October 4, 2013

    I’m single and a widow. I have not met the man GOD has for me.

    • Bee
      October 4, 2013

      @Maggie … Amen!

  8. Susan
    October 4, 2013

    How do you start your own blog? :-/

    • Mandy Hale
      October 4, 2013

      If you don’t have a blog, just use the “Notes” section of Facebook! Works just as well! 🙂

    • October 5, 2013

      Susan you can create a blog for free using Weebly.com. It’s super user-friendly, even if you’re not tech savvy!

  9. October 4, 2013

    I just started this blog last night (literally don’t have ONE post yet) so this is PERFECT timing for me to answer these questions and start. When are we starting the blogging? Everyone go follow, and I’ll start blogging when the challenge starts 🙂 excited to hear everyone’s story.

    • Mandy Hale
      October 4, 2013

      Starting today! 🙂

  10. Julia
    October 4, 2013

    I don’t have a blog but through a devotional for single woman I started last month I have really gotten into journaling and some of these questions if not all of them will be great for me to journal about to just reflect on why I am where I am and also about my reactions to some things.

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    • Gina
      October 4, 2013

      I loved reading your blog!! Right on!! I am single because I CHOOSE to be and because I’m done settling. Also I’m taking time for ME and learning to love ME again after the heartbreak and hell I’ve been thru. I’ve always been in some sort of relationship since I was 17 and I’m 32. Don’t get me wrong being single is NOT all fun and games but neither is being in a relationship. They both have pros and cons. So for now this is my journey and I’m ok walking it alone. So why not be single and enjoy life on MY terms?!?!

  12. October 4, 2013

    This is just the kick in the pants that I needed to start blogging regularly again. Thanks Mandy!

  13. October 4, 2013

    PAGE LINK *
    http://healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/blog/2013/10/
    My response link is this one, but will respond tonight when refreshed from today’s business.

  14. Tina
    October 4, 2013

    I’m in! Mandy this is a great idea…

  15. October 4, 2013

    I am IN – but am going to start on November 1st and seek to do it every day in November. I have a lot on my plate right now so I am going to do that – plus November has 30 days so that will be a good month to try it out. Thanks for the challenge Mandy! 🙂

  16. October 4, 2013

    perfect timing! Just what I needed. A little kick in the rump!
    Thanks.. will write soon

  17. Marlana Riley
    October 4, 2013

    I am so doing this…I’ll have to set up a blog or something.

  18. Adrienne
    October 4, 2013

    I don’t see a notes section on FB and neither do I blog, but I’d like to contribut to this thread. Can someone educate me? Thanks so much. 🙂

    • Mandy Hale
      October 4, 2013

      Go to the search bar at the top of your FB news feed, type in “Notes,” and then click “Notes App.” You can then choose the option to “Write a Note.” Other than that, maybe try setting up a blog through Blogger or Blogspot, both are super easy to get started! 🙂

    • October 5, 2013

      You can also create a blog for free at Weebly.com. It’s what I use for http://www.breething.com

  19. Linzi
    October 4, 2013

    How do you do it if you are not on Twitter? Can everyone see? xx

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  21. October 4, 2013

    Looking forward to reading more posts! I’ll be taking up the challenge and posting at: http://www.yumefulfilled.wordpress.com

  22. October 4, 2013

    i love this! 🙂

  23. October 4, 2013

    i love this!

  24. October 4, 2013

    Mandy, thank you!! This is exactly what I need. I’ve decided to do themed days to spice things up for my blog and Saturdays are “Single Saturdays”! So I won’t get them all in during October, but this gives me plenty of inspiration for months to come! You rock!

    • October 5, 2013

      If you’re interested in following the musings of things that keep me “breething”, check out http://www.breething.com

  25. Samantha
    October 4, 2013

    I started right after I read this! Love it! I did mine on Facebook and hash tagged it as a status. Invited some friends (which are few that are single lol) but haven’t heard anything yet.

  26. Crizzy
    October 4, 2013

    Day#1. “…and why are you still single?”
    I found this question very quite intriguing that’s why I decided to join this 30days challenge blog.
    Well, why??
    I’ve already dated couples of guys and I think none of them gave me the REAL SPARK yet.
    I mean, I already had two proposals since I was a teen but I still don’t find it REAL because I never had any engagement ring yet.
    And as a Christian, I agree with the fact of “stop finding” but “be patient to wait” advice.
    I’m still 23 and young, so from now I’m in the stage of not rushing things and slow down on relationships til I meet THE ONE. 🙂

  27. October 4, 2013

    I am ready for this. I have a blog about dating & relationships!

  28. Tina
    October 4, 2013

    Here’s my day 1: http://southern-dreamer.tumblr.com/post/63131861742/more-day-1-your-response-to-everyones
    I’m being totally honest with myself doing this each day. May learn some things about myself..who knows! I’m willing to take the challenge 🙂

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  30. October 4, 2013

    http://chellyzlife.blogspot.com/2013/10/30-day-blog-challenge-and-why-are-you.html Here’s my first entry. Hope you enjoy it. I enjoyed writing it! Can’t wait for the next question. Great idea, Mandy!

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  32. October 4, 2013
  33. Georgette
    October 4, 2013

    I am single because I love the freedom of being myself & no one has found me that will let me be me. Who will love and accept me flaws and all. I’m also not willing to settle for someone who doesn’t want to build something with me and because I often see how males words do not match their actions.

  34. Maan Rayos
    October 4, 2013

    This is just wonderful. Visit my first blogpost on :

    http://maanrayos86@blogspot./2013/10/day-1.html

    I’d love to read everyone’s as well. Thank you Ms. Hale.

  35. Chrissy Park
    October 4, 2013

    I remember first time I took mini vacation to Puerto Rico by myself. I needed to get away , needed few days to recoup. I have traveled alone . I was enjoying myself until I went to a restaurant to grab a dinner . A guy who was sitting me asked how many people and I said “just me”. I never forget the look he gave me. Kind of pity , like he couldn’t believe a girl would go to restaurant by herself . That moment I felt being single sucks .

  36. October 4, 2013

    Day 1 done!!! 🙂

  37. October 4, 2013
  38. October 4, 2013

    What a great way to start my new chapter in blogging. My previous blog was helping process the trauma I had experienced in life. This is my new venture into the here and now. Becoming mindful and letting go. I’m excited for the next 29 days. Great idea 🙂

  39. October 5, 2013

    Can i use my facebook status instead?

    • Mandy Hale
      October 5, 2013

      SURE! And great thinking outside the box! 🙂

  40. October 5, 2013

    Oops! I thought the challenge started from the 1st… so I just published my blog with a very lengthy entry that included answers to the first 5, to get up to Oct. 5th. I guess it’s just a good headstart! I feel so good now after writing that. 🙂

    • Mandy Hale
      October 5, 2013

      No worries! Write on your own timetable! 🙂 xoxo

  41. Elizabeth Nieves
    October 5, 2013

    #1 – Prefer to remain single, rather than be disappointed by men that do not meet any expectations.

  42. Mariposa
    October 5, 2013

    “And why are YOU still single?”–At my age (40’s) I no longer get asked this question. But when I did I’d say “God must be saving a hell of a man for me!” So my advice to all the younger women who are still siingle is…stop questioning it and live your life to the fullest. I have a beautiful daughter who is my pride and joy and we live everyday in gratitude, abundance, and adventure. If you are meant to be married it will happen; if not and you’ve lived a great life then be grateful! All the best in life and love!

  43. October 5, 2013

    I am going to begin this challenge today! Follow me at http://christinamarieharris.blogspot.com/ :o)

  44. Chrissandra
    October 5, 2013

    So sorry ladies I had the wrong website address up. Here is the correct one for my blog.
    I am going to take the 30 day challenge.

    beautifulchrissandra.wordpress.com

  45. Amanda
    October 5, 2013

    Honestly why am I still single? I can say many things from: Right now enjoying the freedom and growing more in the lord and as a person, no one has really caught my interest, still cautious, and the lords will is not for me to be in a relationship right now. So glad you have done this, god bless!!

  46. October 5, 2013
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  48. October 5, 2013

    I am blaming you Mandy for creating a blog… LOL!!! I’m really excited to do this 30 day challenge!! I found out late last year I don’t do diet challenges… so, this DO THIS!! So, here is my day 1 and I’m about to do Day 2. I can’t wait to everyone else’s answers!! http://belleskeeto.tumblr.com/post/63208006723/the-single-woman-made-me-do-it-for-30-days-day

  49. Angela Coverson
    October 5, 2013

    Why am I still single? Well, I actually had a conversation on this very same topic at Starbucks last night. Come to think of it, I can relate to Ms. Mandy Hale. I’m partly single because I want to take time to live for me. I’m a traveler, mostly domestic, some international for a couple of years. I want to discover God through places, food, and people, and I want to discover myself before marriage. I want to work on my “so-called” issues before meeting someone. I use to think my Prince Charming is out there, but when I think about it, God is my Prince Charming. So, now, I’m waiting my patiently for my Duke:)

  50. October 5, 2013

    Just found this and SO doing this! I started a blog about my journey to turning 30 (and still being single) and have blanked on where to start with writing. This gives me a perfect place to start. Don’t know if I’ll get to write every single day but this will certainly give me topics! Thanks!

  51. Crizzy
    October 5, 2013

    Day#2 A MOMENT OR A DAY WHEN BEING SINGLE SUCK
    I think it’s not only me who feels this way but I really hate going somewhere on a Valentines Day.
    It sucks a lot seeing couples and heart decos everywhere you go.

  52. October 5, 2013

    40yearswandering.blogspot.com
    Hopefully this will help me get more involved with my blog!

  53. October 5, 2013

    I think I’ll do this. It was my breaksary a week ago. My friends were excited and asked us to celebrate it. I didn’t. Last night,I ended up in a pathetic ball of self-pity thinking there’s only my ex who could ever possibly love me and now,he’s gone. I tried posting something on my blog to vent off some steam but I couldn’t. I felt like I wss locking myself in and thus,I can’t let go because there’s no door to move out to. As soon as I woke up today,I went to treat myself. And here I am,at a local restaurant,eating pancakes,pies and drinking hot chocolate (bless you,calories) and reading your blog. 🙂 I got really interested with the list!!! Who knows,I might get to figure out something special about myself after this challenge. Thanks Mandy. You’re such a great inspiration. I love you for that!!!

  54. Georgette
    October 5, 2013

    Day #2: Having to do everything for yourself all of the time!

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  56. Kattie Giray
    October 6, 2013

    I’m still single because I haven’t met a person that will love me unconditionally in return. I know that there will be a perfect time for me to settle down. I enjoy being single because I can do what ever I wanted to do.

    • neyo
      October 10, 2013

      Hi am a single two can i know more about you

  57. October 6, 2013

    Here’s my response to the first question. Love this challenge. It gives a great opportunity to reflect, share and learn from others.

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  60. Amanda
    October 6, 2013

    The day I really hated being single was the day after my ex broke up with me, and I saw couples literally everywhere I went.

  61. Cammye Schwing
    October 6, 2013

    1) “And why are YOU still single?”
    I am single because I have chosen to be single. I am highly deserving of a loyal and loving man and will not settle for less. The man I fall in love with and marry someday will get some bonuses for sure! As of today, my family is consisting of three children that are absolutely wonderful. Candyce 15, Joshua 10, and Caitlyn 8. We also have a cat, Priscilla, she is 16 years old!! Also, we have an adorable Chocolate Lab, Howie. He has brought much joy to our family the last year.

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  64. Crizzy
    October 7, 2013

    Day#3 A MOMENT OR DAY BEING SINGLE WAS AWESOME
    Most of my girl friends are taken, so, me as a pretty mature woman they always come up to me whine and ask for my advice.
    And it made me thought I kinda like as a single for now because I don’t have any emotional stress about boyfriends right now.
    I mean, I can do anything I want and go anywhere I want without asking a partner if he’ll let me or not.
    So as for now, I am loving my freedom and enjoying my life as a single woman. 🙂

  65. October 7, 2013

    Thanks for the challenge, Mandy. I’m working on day 4 right now.

  66. Christina
    October 7, 2013

    I have never blogged and don’t even know where to start. Is there someone who can help me with this? Thank you

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  68. Crizzy
    October 7, 2013

    Day#4 MY BIGGEST FEAR BEING SINGLE
    I am pretty sure I won’t be the only one who’s gonna say this! lol
    Getting old single, never married and having no kids at all til I reach 40s is my biggest fear.
    As a teacher, it’s one of our dreams having our own child.
    So, here I am giving myself a countdown to enjoy my single life til I settle down with a relationship.

  69. Kiki
    October 7, 2013

    Day 1:
    1) Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”
    I am still single because I am 23 years old I feel like I still have a lot to accomplish in my life and most importantly I feel like I need to work on myself before I can attempt to make it work with someone else. I was in a long term relationship before he screwed me over so I now have trust issues/insecurity problems that I feel like only I & God can repair. I recently tried another so called ‘relationship’ which was doomed from the start so now I feel as if I really need to just focus on myself & career in order to be happy in life. So for now I’m living the dream being single and answering to no one! & I love it!

    • Kiki
      October 7, 2013

      Day 1:
      1) Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”
      I am still single because I am 23 years old I feel like I still have a lot to accomplish in my life and most importantly I feel like I need to work on myself before I can attempt to make it work with someone else. I was in a long term relationship before he screwed me over so I now have trust issues/insecurity problems that I feel like only I & God can repair. I recently tried another so called ‘relationship’ which was doomed from the start so now I feel as if I really need to just focus on myself & career in order to be happy in life. So for now I’m living the dream being single and answering to no one! & I love it!

  70. October 7, 2013

    I love this! I’ve been busy with my job at church, so I just now had time to write! http://eachlittlemoment.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/why-im-still-single/

  71. […] Day 4 of the Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge… […]

  72. October 7, 2013

    Mandy, you are an amazing being. Your wisdom and knowledge is truely amazing. I love you so much that I call myself the unofficial single Woman ambassodor. I want everyone to know about you and what you’re doing for us woman. My 30day blogging challenge starts today:) I can’t wait! Xoxox

    • Mandy Hale
      October 7, 2013

      I’m honored! THANK YOU!!!!

  73. Shanell
    October 7, 2013

    I’m a bit late but I’m going to do my best to catch up..Here is my day 1
    http://lospiensamientosdulces.tumblr.com/

  74. […] in the face…and that’s a good thing!  I noticed the other day that she has started a 30 day blogging challenge.  She created 30 questions to be completed in the month of October.  I’m a few days late […]

  75. […] #15 The Single Woman Blog Challenge #8 (https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/): “Five things that are most important to you in a future […]

  76. Amanda
    October 8, 2013

    It was recently that in one moment I realized I have way more focus and determination as to what I want in my life and have more focus to grow more in the most important relationship of all is with the lord.

  77. […] So, let’s get started!  If you’re interested in joining in or learning more, check out her blog post HERE!  […]

  78. […] So, let’s get started!  If you’re interested in joining in or learning more, check out her blog post HERE! […]

  79. […] am deciding to be a little wacky and have a little fun, blogging with a 30-day blogging challenge. Check out The Single Woman, she is pretty awesome!  And since I am a little late to the challenge, I am going to answer the first 4 days […]

  80. October 8, 2013

    I am a bit behind but will attempt to catch up.
    Question #1 – “AND WHY ARE YOU STILL SINGLE?”
    I refuse to settle for someone that is going to let me down. That is not going to meet my expectations, not going to respect me, not understand me…..NOT BE ON THE SAME PAGE (even though he was the one I loved). “ain’t nobody got time for that” http://rohzees-corner.tumblr.com/
    Xoxo

  81. October 8, 2013

    DAY 2 – “DESCRIBE A MOMENT OR DAY WHEN BEING SINGLE REALLY SUCKED.”
    I think it sucks to single when its a rainy day or a cold day. I feel like I need someone to snuggle with on those days. Someone to snack with and drink hot cocoa with. Another instance is when you need that “manly” support only a man can give, when he says “do even worry about it….its not that big of a deal…this is what you do….” (then I feel much better cos he has my BACK. http://rohzees-corner.tumblr.com/

  82. October 8, 2013

    DAY 3 – “Describe a moment or a day when being single was really awesome.”
    ………..when I can get up and go to do what I want to do without anyone objecting to it, making excuses, complaining or being negative. It is what I say it is and THAT’S what I’m going to do…LET’S GO! http://rohzees-corner.tumblr.com/

  83. October 8, 2013

    DAY 4 – “YOUR BIGGEST FEAR AS A SINGLE PERSON?”
    Not having someone to have my BACK, unconditionally…….or when a dog comes after me…..or when I run out of gas etc

    • neyo
      October 10, 2013

      hello inbox me am a single

  84. […] is my entry to The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. Unfortunately, I missed the first 3-days, but I will do my best to keep up with the rest of the […]

  85. October 8, 2013
  86. October 8, 2013

    DAY 5 – “THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION YOU THINK PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT SINGLE LIFE?”
    ….that I am LONELY + MISERABLE + DIFFICULT = too INDEPENDENT; hence, very difficult to please and get along with (not true)…..”that’s why she’s single” :/

  87. Crizzy
    October 8, 2013

    Day#5 THE BIIGEST MISCONCEPTION I THINK FROM OTHER PEOPLE
    …is when they think that all guys these days are all the same (I pretty know they’re all not and we’re all not too) and then they lose hope of trying for a new challenge again.
    Which is really sad…

  88. Kelly
    October 8, 2013

    I had to share my blog on Day 5 because it’s a topic I get quite HOT about….lol

    The biggest misconception you think people have about single life…….

    I was in the grocery store about a month or so ago and the checkout lady saw that Jennifer Aniston was on the cover of a magazine I bought and she made the comment of “I wonder what’s wrong with her that she has been single for so long.” Now this made me really hot! I for one like Jennifer Aniston. However, whether you like her or not…WHY do people automatically jump to the conclusion that something is WRONG with someone because they are single?! Did people ever try to think outside their normal box and think that maybe just MAYBE a single person had just not yet found the right person? Society is SO afraid of single, independent people it’s ridiculous. I have a co worker who quite often has to bring up the fact that I am single therefore I must be picky……um no asshole, I am not picky however I am not willing to settle for someone I am not even really into for the sake of getting married so if I have to wait til I am 40 or 50 to find him….so be it and if that means I am picky then so be it…..I would rather be single than sorry…….this topic really gets my blood boiling….lol
    I am note sure if I am sharing the rest of my blogs….I am using Facebook Notes and tagging The Single Woman in them but not sure it’s working and I title them #TheSW30……does anyone know how I can make sure they get shared on here? Thanks! And CHEERS to being single and fabulous…….at least until the right man comes along! 🙂 Thank you Mandy for giving us single gals a place to discuss topics, etc.

  89. October 8, 2013

    http://kimmieoc.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/the-single-kimmies-30-day-blogging-challenge/

    Blogging for the first time 🙂 Hopefully I linked correctly, but so excited about connecting with MANDYYYYYY!!!! 🙂

  90. […] change the focus of my blog? N-to-the-O. I’d be a terrible relationship writer. However, over at TheSingleWoman.net, that site’s fabulous author Mandy Hale, offered up a challenge to write about one aspect of […]

  91. […] is Day 6 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge, and we are sounding off on the quote “Every woman has the exact love life she […]

  92. October 9, 2013

    I’m not single, so I tailored this to fit my situation.

    Why I Told 150 Wedding Guests That My Husband Doesn’t Complete Me:

    http://akirahrobinson.com/2013/10/08/why-i-told-150-wedding-guests-that-my-husband-does-not-complete-me/

    • Mandy Hale
      October 9, 2013

      This is simply BRILLIANT! 🙂

  93. Crizzy
    October 9, 2013

    Day#6 Sound off on the quote “EVERY WOMAN HAS THE EXACT LOVE LIFE SHE WANTS”
    Hmm, I’m not really sure of how I should respond on this but well I’ll try give it a shot…lol
    Maaaandy, do you mean sharing the exact love story I want?? hehehe
    xo

  94. […] Part of Mandy Hale’s 30 day blogging challenge […]

  95. […] Y’all seriously.  Today was a doozy.  Have you ever had those days when you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster ride of emotions? That’s how I’ve been feeling all day.  I started off sleepy (usual) but happy because I was greeted from a few late(r) night text messages from my Minneapolis girlfriends who had clearly had a little too much to drink on a school night.  I made it out of the house in time to stop at Dunkin (about a 50/50 occurrence) before hopping in the carpool car, which thankfully didn’t hit any out of the ordinary traffic.  So far, pretty good.  However, the minute we stepped out of the car into the chilled chocolate air, my day went to hell in a hand basket.  I won’t bore you with the details but I’ll tell you that by the time we walked out of the door (I was the carpool driver home), I was absolutely drained.  Laughing with coworkers, writing and re-writing a scathing email, hounding a cross-functional team member for shit they owed me two weeks ago, stepping outside for a breather, joking with co-workers about how crappy the day is, REPEAT.  Rollercoaster all day long.  Thankfully, I have an amazing roomie who had a great big bowl of turkey chili waiting for me at home.  It felt good to close the door on the day.  And now that I am settled home in bed, I need to answer question #6 of the Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge. […]

  96. […] great idea to engage inspiration from fellow followers.  For more details on the challenge, click here, but the idea is to blog about various topics & questions for the next 30 days, so here is to […]

    • neyo
      October 10, 2013

      hello

  97. […] I am going to try to do “The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge.“ […]

  98. October 10, 2013

    […] Photo from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 4. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  99. Amanda
    October 10, 2013

    my biggest fear as a single person would be getting trapped in the fear of not finding anyone for me.

    • neyo
      October 10, 2013

      Hi am here for you

  100. October 10, 2013

    This is where I put my blogs! http://mondana.tumblr.com

  101. October 10, 2013

    Just blogged day 7 about what life looks like vs what I thought it would look like… http://wp.me/p2weJa-nz

  102. Okay. I usually suck at keeping up with these things, but definitely going to give it a go!

  103. […] creative juices have been zapped is an understatement, so I was really excited when I came across The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. 30 writing prompts, no pressure, and real life answers. I’m starting with #10 as today is […]

  104. October 10, 2013

    I started the challenge on day 1. I like the fact that these are real questions that make you evaluate yourself. My answers are completely and totally honest, which kinda surprised me. Please feel free to checkout my posts and comment. I aslo shared the challenge on fb and my gf has joined the challenge too. Kudos Mandy!

  105. […] answering question number 7 of the Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge doesn’t require much movement. […]

  106. […] Do you want to join the 30 day blogging challenge or know someone who may? Find out more here: https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  107. October 12, 2013

    […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 5. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  108. October 12, 2013

    […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 6. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  109. October 12, 2013

    […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 8. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  110. […] or participate in The Single Woman’s 30-day blogging challenge: check it out here and find other bloggers responses using the Twitter hashtag […]

  111. October 12, 2013

    […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 9. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  112. […] in The Single Woman’s Blog Challenge, we are discussing the meaning of our names. Luckily for me, a good friend sent this to me back in […]

  113. […] tell if it’ll be done in 30days or more). If you are interested in joining in, read details here. Let me know if you’re doing this so I can follow your posts too. And please feel free to […]

  114. October 13, 2013

    I’m so interested. I will love to share my story and my journey.

  115. […] people, been a while; so I caught something that got my interest on this Blog and would love to start my own journey – and will love for you to travel down this road with […]

  116. […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 10. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  117. October 13, 2013

    You’ve given me a few topics to work off for my own blog. I won’t be doing all the 30 but I’ve definitely got the creative juices flowing 🙂

    Thanks~!

  118. […] Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge …. lol. Check it out here if you want. Relationships are being talked about all day everyday. Romantic ones […]

  119. Rudo
    October 14, 2013

    My worst date happened a month ago..after chatting to a guy online and waiting for a year,we finally met for the very first time. He wasnt amazing looking but we had a connection or so i thought..lol Wel he picked me up n after some polite chitchat he asked me if we could watch the rest of the Chelsea game! So instead of gazing into each others eyes n whispering sweet nothinsgss…we had dinner n basically he was gazing longingly at the t.v screen. And that was enough for me to know that i would never be first in this man’s life n im proud to say im still single but so happy i didnt settle.

  120. Eva Marie
    October 14, 2013

    Recently found your page on Facebook, love it. Finding myself single recently, I want to take part in the 30-day challenge! Do I have to create a blog to share my experiences with other ladies who read your blog?

    • Mandy Hale
      October 14, 2013

      You can create a blog, share your thoughts in the comments, post on FB…however you want to do it! 🙂

  121. […] I found out about the The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge on Facebook which the author, Mandy Hale started to help her jump start her creativity. At first […]

  122. October 14, 2013

    […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 11. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  123. October 15, 2013

    Day 12 – My proudest accomplishment… http://girlonthemoveblog.com/2013/10/15/thesw30-day-12/

  124. […] author of the book ‘The Single Woman’, Mandy Hale started a  30-day Blogging Challenge, and I learned about it thru Facebook and I’m joining in the challenge. I believe this will […]

  125. October 15, 2013

    Day 10: imwinningipromise.blogspot.com/2013/10/thesw30-google-meaning-of-your-name-and.html?m=1

  126. […] Day 13 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge and I get the fun-filled assignment to describe how I met the last person I text messaged and talk […]

  127. October 16, 2013
  128. […] 30-day blogging challenge, check out this link.  On my next post, I will share my greatest fears (which I don’t normally talk about) as a […]

  129. Crizzy
    October 17, 2013

    Day#7 WHERE YOU ARE IN YOUR LIFE VS. WHERE YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE AT THIS POINT
    I call myself a HOUSE DAUGHTER because of the fact that I am still living with my parents and still applying for a job now. I had a few job interviews but I guess fate wants me to focus on taking my baby steps one by one from the tragedies I had from my past. Despite of all those, I enjoy spending my time through ready my daily devotions, my temporary jobs, focusing on my ministry and loving the moments with my biological family and my families thru Christ.
    If ever those mistakes I done never happened, I don’t think I will be sitting here in this computer chair, reminiscing and realizing that since God brought me back to His track I would be clueless about other people’s perspective acts physically, mentally and spiritually. Indeed, everything happens for a reason.

  130. October 17, 2013

    Hi Mandy!
    I found your site through one of your tweets on twitter and I’m glad I did as I am currently looking for a blog challenge.

    The questions in this blog challenge are so interesting and I’m going to start on this anytime soon 🙂

  131. […] or participate in The Single Woman’s 30-day blogging challenge: check it out here and find other bloggers responses using the Twitter hashtag #TheSW30. And follow The Britican […]

  132. […] I wanted to be active on blogging as I did in 2011 so I searched the web for any interesting blog challenges. I found one that I will soon decide whether or not to engage myself in. It’s a drawing challenge – yes, I’ll try that one even if I know I don’t draw well, if drawing sticks are acceptable. Then I also found another blog challenge hosted by the @TheSingleWoman on Twitter through its site. The challenge is currently dubbed as The Single Woman’s 30-Day Challenge. […]

  133. […] Today is Day 15 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge […]

  134. […] Part of Mandy Hale’s Blogging Challenge […]

  135. […] is Day 16 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge! Check out what other writers are saying about today’s […]

  136. Ngoni
    October 19, 2013

    I will start with Day 1. I am 41 years old, female, never married and no children. People tend to ask me “How come you are not married?” or “What’s the matter? Don’t you like boys?” I usually tell them “my story” to which they reply “Don’t worry! Enjoy your single life. It’s better that way.” Then they tell me about THEIR married problems! Do you know how many times I have been told NOT to get married!? Yet, I have been asked to be set up with co-workers and friends from well meaning friends and family. I am glad I never went through with it. I may not have planned my life to turn out this way, but I am glad that it did!

  137. October 19, 2013

    i’ve delayed it for two days but now i finally found the courage to write my 15th entry— closure. thanks Mandy for helping me find the courage to be open and face my monsters. you’re a blessing!
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/when-to-stop-holding-on-to-people.html .

  138. October 19, 2013

    here’s my day 15: http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/closure.html (previously attached the other blog entry i mentioned in this blog)

  139. […] is Day 17 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge, and we are talking about our spiritual beliefs and how they impact the way handle dating […]

  140. October 21, 2013

    Mandy, I happened to stumble on your blog and I began participating!
    I love your blog!

  141. Sarah
    October 21, 2013
  142. October 21, 2013

    Day 17: please waste a few minutes and read my beliefs and how they impact my single life. http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-faith.html

  143. Crizzy
    October 22, 2013

    Day#8 FIVE THINGS THAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU IN A FUTURE MATE
    He should be CARING, RESPECTFUL, THOUGHTFUL, HONEST and most of all SUPER IN LOVE WITH GOD. 🙂

  144. […] on The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge we are talking about breakups, and mine was a doozy. In fact, I’m going to tell you about two […]

  145. […] is  Day 21 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge, but it’s also something much more […]

  146. […] blog. I like the challenges because they fit so neatly with the purpose of my blog. Here is the Single Woman Blog Challenge!! If you are interested in doing it with me, great! She give instructions on how to let it be known […]

  147. October 26, 2013
  148. […] is Day 23 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge and I am stepping out on a very skinny limb. Today we are writing about those times when our […]

  149. October 26, 2013

    i’m falling a little behind you ladies. been busy. here’s my 18th post: things i’d tell my high school self
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/20-things-i-would-tell-my-high-school.html

  150. October 26, 2013
  151. October 26, 2013

    day 20: the dark age of my life. my most difficult break up. read about it here:
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-most-difficult-break-up.html

  152. October 26, 2013

    day 20: my most difficult break up and the lessons they brought to my life
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-most-difficult-break-up.html

  153. October 27, 2013

    Day 21: i enjoyed writing this. i really envisioned myself doing this. 🙂 watch my show:
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/chillux-cook-chat-and-chill-with-lux.html

  154. […] Ladies, if you’d like to give this blog challenge a try, you can find the details HERE. […]

  155. […] is The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge , which I heard about from Elyssa (all good things come from God…all good blog things come […]

  156. October 29, 2013
  157. […] a few posts left in The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge! Today’s prompt: “Talk about something that you really, really, really love about […]

  158. October 30, 2013

    I’m doing this, slowly but surely, over on my blog at goalsbythegraceofgod.wordpress.com It’s good to get little bits of writing in when I’m able. I’ll be very behind but that’s okay! 🙂 Going to post day 2 later today.

  159. October 30, 2013

    i finally made up my mind and write about the 22nd challenge.
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-widower-and-i.html

  160. […] 30-day blogging challenge from The Single Woman is nearing the end of the 30 days, so I wanted to take a few minutes to share one last post with […]

  161. […] Day 28 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge, and today we are talking big, bold moves, and I’m making mine […]

  162. […] 2 of the Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge. This is basically an answer-questions-and-force-yourself-to-write […]

  163. November 1, 2013
  164. […] what she had to say by heading over to the Savvy Brunette. So this will be my first entry for the Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge, sounds fun yea? We’ll see… between this and what I’m doing over at the Secret […]

  165. […] Day 29 of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge, and I’m tweaking the prompt a bit. The ‘official’ topic is: “Who is your […]

  166. […] Today I found this blog, The Single Woman, and I just had to do her 30 Day Challenge. […]

  167. November 1, 2013

    Found this today. Just what I needed to lift my spirits. Just posted day 1 a few minutes ago. Hope its okay I’m late to the game.

    http://aliciakozue.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/day-1-the-single-womans-30-day-challenge/

  168. […] again) isn’t an easy subject for me right now, I decided to take one of the topics from The Single Woman’s 30 day blogging challenge. I am writing about my worst […]

  169. […] the day! This is the final installment of The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge. For this last post, our prompt is to write a letter to our future mate saying whatever we want. […]

  170. November 2, 2013

    day 24: the day i will relive if i could is the day God set me free
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-of-freedom.html

  171. November 3, 2013

    Okay, so I decided to devote the entire month of November to this challenge. So far, so good. 😀

    http://faithsfollower.blogspot.com/

  172. […] Day 3 of The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge. […]

  173. […] to Mexico for my first ever vacation alone, which I think ties in nicely to the next topic of the single woman 30 day challenge; “Describe a moment or a day when being single really […]

  174. Naomi
    November 6, 2013

    A single friend of mine told me about this site. Although I’m married with 2 kids now, I can write a book about my single life experiences. Can I do the 30 day challenge too?

    • Mandy Hale
      November 7, 2013

      Of course! Everyone’s welcome!!! 🙂

  175. Naomi - Day 2: Being Single Sucked when...
    November 7, 2013

    From what I remember, being single sucked when:

    1. You go to dinner with a group of co-workers and friends and a guy you dated is there with a date of his own.

    2. New Years Eve is spent at a concert, standing room only, by yourself because your friend gets into an argument with her cheating boyfriend and she needs to stay home to curse him out on the phone.

    3. Men who want to take you out on Valentine’s Day aren’t men you are attracted to so you decline the invitation.

    4. You keep meeting men online who misrepresent themselves in the pictures they post on the internet. Such a waste of time.

    5. A one night stand couldn’t even be a 30 minute stand because he had erectile disfunction.

    6.The guy you thought you had a connection with had a very small penis. Size DOES matter!

    7. Men lie about being a father or lie about the number of children they actually have.

    8. Men behave as if chivalry is dead.

  176. November 7, 2013

    Am I too late for this? I am not 100% single, I have a boyfriend, but at 37 that makes me technically single right?

    • Mandy Hale
      November 10, 2013

      Join in anytime! 🙂

  177. November 7, 2013

    Your site helped me jumpstart my life and my creative side again. I’m excited with this 30 day challenge 🙂

  178. […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 12. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  179. November 12, 2013

    Still single because… well there are increasingly fewer men in western culture. Integrity, honor, being a man of your word, loyalty, courage….they are such rare, rare traits nowadays. So there are just alot more boys who never really grow up and thus just remain guys. So there are fewer and fewer real men. And there is no point in leading on a guy, who will ultimately be crushed/hurt when he finally realizes that his woman can’t truly respect him.

  180. Simu
    November 13, 2013

    I just joined

  181. […] this link recently that made me really look at this single life differently. It’s called, The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. Who told this lady something was going to come out of this opportunity? Who really cares if […]

  182. […] on The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge we are talking about breakups, and mine was a doozy. In fact, I’m going to tell you about two […]

  183. […] there! Yay! Finally survived The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge by @TheSingleWoman (twitter). My answers to all 30 day prompts can be found […]

  184. […] Photo taken from Mandy Hale’s 30 Day Single Woman’s Blogging Challenge Day 14. https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  185. mark mahen
    November 19, 2013

    Hi I am a married man. How should I react when I got “I am still single” answer from a random woman above 30 ?

    1. Awkward silence.
    2. Oh ok. Awkward silence.
    3. Ooh (pity face)
    4. Hey it’s ok (smiling)
    5. You know I got married late …..

    • Naomi
      November 27, 2013

      Dont comment at all. Leave it alone.

  186. […] Join me in this blogging challenge! Find all the details here. […]

  187. Naomi - Day 5: Misconception about Single Life
    November 27, 2013
  188. Naomi
    December 1, 2013

    When I was single, the 5 things that were most important to me in a future mate were:

    1. Handsome/attractive – I need a little bit of eye candy. You don’t have to be ‘super fine’, but I need to be handsome with some kind of facial hair.

    2. Outgoing – I don’t like boring men. I had one and obviously we are no longer together. I need someone who is open minded and willing to try new things. Life doesn’t have to be an adventure everyday, but at least be willing to be open minded and try something new.

    3. Book smart and street smart – I need a man who is well rounded

    4. No jealous men – Been there, done that. Very unattractive. Looking back at my experience, he was either jealous or had serious trust issues. I immediately ended that relationship when he accused me, several times, about not being at work and not seeing my car parked in the employee parking lot. I worked full-time and my car was always right in one of the front 3 parking spaces.

    5. No kids – I tried to date men with children, but there always seemed to be an issue. Either they still had feelings for their childrens’ mother or they lied and painted themselves as ‘Father of the Year’ (more like father of THAT year) by having custody of their kids. Most of my experiences with men with children always ended up with men lying about the number of children they actually had. Instead of one child, it was more like 3 or 4 with one on the way……

    http://naomireed.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging.html

  189. AKP
    December 9, 2013

    Just curious how many women here are single mothers. Also, perhaps I am confusing the purpose of this blog (excuse me if I am) but how many are happy single and not looking for a relationship?

  190. December 10, 2013

    oh it’s been a while since i’ve written for the challenge. been busy. but here’s my 26th. the most touching sonf for me thus far. http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging.html

  191. December 14, 2013

    day 27: what i really really really love about myself.

  192. […] anyway…I’m trying this 30-day blog challenge that I saw on https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/.  Just like Mandy Hale said, this is a good way to tap back into my creative side and get back to […]

  193. Ellie
    December 20, 2013
  194. December 20, 2013

    day 29: virtual friendship that’s truer than face to face http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/12/day-29-my-virtual-friend.html

  195. December 21, 2013

    i feel happy AND sad. today’s my last day of the challenge. it’s been a great journey! thank you Mandy for not only waking up my creativity in me but for also making me realize more the beauty that only a single woman can possess. looking forward for more challenges from your page 🙂
    http://baredmysoul.blogspot.com/2013/12/day-30-dear-future-hubby.html

  196. […] a few posts left in The Single Woman’s 30 Day Blog Challenge! Today’s prompt: “Talk about something that you really, really, really love about […]

  197. […] Year’s Eve sans midnight kiss, it felt quite natural to stumble upon another blogger’s “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge” and feel right at home.  So, for the month of January, provided I remain single for the entire […]

  198. […] credits to https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  199. […] few months ago, I took a stab at trying to do the Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge, but as life would have it, I got insanely busy and gave up after answering only eight of the […]

  200. […] For more information please look at: https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  201. January 13, 2014

    This is my 30 day blog challenge hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think.

  202. […] with the way my blog looks and the gateway to it via my website which is why I decided to commit to Miss Mandy Hale’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge again. It would give me a subject to post about every day so my blog doesn’t get stale. This […]

  203. January 13, 2014

    I am late to this challenge, but I put up a post anyway. If anybody cares to read, here’s Day 1! http://bakeasweat.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/the-single-woman-challenge-day-1/

  204. […] challenge was held October 2013, but if you’d like to join in on the fun please do. CLICK HERE for more information. Leave a comment and link down below and I’ll check your post […]

  205. […] This challenge started in October 2013, but I didn’t finish which is why I’m re-committing myself to doing this challenge. If you’d like to join in, CLICK HERE. […]

  206. […] This challenge started in October 2013, but I re-committed to doing this challenge again. So if you’d like to join me in on the fun, CLICK HERE. […]

  207. […] This challenge started in October 2013, but I re-committed myself to doing this challenge because I didn’t finish it. If you want to join in, it’s not too late. CLICK HERE. […]

  208. […] because I didn’t finish it the first time around. If you’d like to join me, please do. CLICK HERE for more information on the rules and […]

  209. […] because I didn’t finish it the first time around. If you’d like to join me, please do. CLICK HERE for the rules and […]

  210. […] This challenge took place in October 2013, but I didn’t finish it which is why I re-committed myself to doing this challenge. Also because it makes for interesting posts. If you’d like to join me in on the fun please CLICK HERE. […]

  211. Phylicia
    January 22, 2014

    Hi Mandy,
    I didn’t do this when you first posted it last year, but I feel compelled for some reason to do it now. I wanted to ask you though before I started, what made you do/think of this and why? And how how it helped or benefited you? Thanks for the insight 🙂

  212. […] challenge started in October 2013, but I’ve re-committed to do this. You may still join in. CLICK HERE for the rules and […]

  213. […] 2013, but I re-committed to finishing this challenge. If you’d like to join me, please CLICK HERE for the rules and […]

  214. […] this because I didn’t finish it the first time around. You can still join in if you like. CLICK HERE to read the […]

  215. […] The Single Woman 30 day blogging challenge, published 2013 […]

  216. […] This challenge took place in October 2013, but I re-committed to finishing it. For the rules/guidelines, please CLICK HERE. […]

  217. […] This challenge started in October 2013, but I re-committed to finishing it. For the guidelines/rules CLICK HERE. […]

  218. […] This challenge started in October 2013, but I decided to re-commit to finishing it. For the rules/guidelines, please CLICK HERE. […]

  219. […] Day 4 of The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge. […]

  220. […] Day 5 of The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge. […]

  221. […] in October, Mandy Hale hosted The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. I really wanted to do this, but I was already doing the Nester’s 31 Days Challenge. You can […]

  222. February 4, 2014

    Still lots to discover! The Big Move to Minneapolis from NYC – Minne Apple Girl

  223. […] I know I’m way behind on posts, but please bare with me. This challenge started in October 2013, but I re-comitted to finishing it. For the guideline/rules, please CLICK HERE. […]

  224. February 10, 2014

    Thought this challenge is pretty interesting to kick start my blogging habit again. Here’s Day #1- http://thedriftingheart.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/1-your-response-to-everyones-favorite-question-and-why-are-you-still-single/

  225. February 23, 2014

    I’ve only just started my blog and am definitely going to start this challenge!

    If anyone fancies checking it out, visit my blog below:
    http://foreverthesinglegirl.blogspot.co.uk/

  226. Maggie
    March 17, 2014

    Finally, i have started my own blog and have published my first entry. This 30 day blogging challenge inspired me to do it. I’d like to share my experiences and learnings to you guys. Here’s my link. Please leave a comment, id really appreciate it. Happy reading 🙂

    http://beingmagnolia.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-torn-contract-lost-engagement-ring.html

  227. May 1, 2014

    I just started a segment in my blog dedicated to single ladies and this is a great icebreaker!! Thank you SO much!

  228. June 18, 2014

    Starting this in the morning. Love this list! Thank you!

  229. June 18, 2014

    Starting this in the morning. Love this list! Thank you!

  230. […] to kick off the new blog and to getting my writing muscles strong again, I’ve decided to take The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. Although living in single-hood is not my entire identity, it does influence who I am. It’s […]

  231. […] prompt from 30-Day Blogging Challenge doesn’t actually come until Day 15, but it really stood out to me and has been weighing on my […]

  232. […] prompt for The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge today […]

  233. August 24, 2014

    I just found this and LOVE it! I’m going to write it for September.

  234. September 29, 2014

    i humbly accept this challenge!!

  235. […] woman, obviously devoured her blog (while at work, oops!).  In reading her posts, I found her 30-Day Blog Challenge.  While it’s been about year since she posted the challenge, I thought, why not partake in […]

  236. October 1, 2014

    so i started day 1 today and here is a link to what i came up with http://oyalade.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/my-response-to-everyones-favorite-question-and-why-are-you-still-single/ please read and leave comments so that i know if what i wrote made any sense whatsoever thank you guys!!!

  237. October 2, 2014

    Read the Post! Add me on Facebook & twitter @theuysmovement and Instagram @unweddedyetsustained.

  238. October 21, 2014

    I’m doing it! Thanks Mandy for so much inspiration & optimism!!!

    http://lauraxcakes.blogspot.com/

  239. October 24, 2014

    I’ve taken on the challenge as well: http://chelseassingle.blogspot.com/

    God Bless, Jesus Loves, Lives, Saves!

  240. October 30, 2014

    I was wondering if I could make a keepsake POV book, non commercial, printed only for myself, book version of my blog where I’ve answered these questions. The questions would be in the book, in your words, but the answers of course would still be my own. Would that be okay?

    http://chelseassingle.blogspot.com/

  241. Che
    November 20, 2014

    Hi, Ms. Mandy. I have created a blog for the 30-day blogging challenge. If you have spare time, please do visit my site. I am so glad I came up to your site and realized so many things. More power!
    https://alatiris31.wordpress.com/category/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/

  242. November 23, 2014

    Just decided to take on the challenge >> http://putrinaisjewel.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-sw30-day-1.html. Spread love!

  243. […] This is my first post for The Single Woman 30 day Blogging Challenge. I am starting off with the questions and challenges from this website: https://mandyhale.com/2013/10/04/the-single-womans-30-day-blogging-challenge/ […]

  244. Janette
    January 1, 2015

    jhargrove23.wordpress.com

    I decided to start blogging and writing in 2015, so I’m starting with this challenge!!!!

  245. […] was named The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. You can visit the original post here. I got interested and I think it’s a good way to practice my writing skills as a blogger. […]

  246. February 5, 2015

    SW30 — here we go! Day 1: Your response to everyone’s favorite question: “And why are YOU still single?”

    I don’t get this one often unless someone has been sneakily setting things up behind my back; there was this one night about ten months ago when I walked into a women’s dance and everybody was asking, as if I didn’t deserve to be. That’s never happened in my life, so I know someone decided to plant a few positive affirmations. Usually, people can tell it’s because of my size, and when I wasn’t fat, people could still see I was simply unattractive.

    However, I do sometimes get it when talking online, and I take it one of two ways. Sometimes I ask why they think Adolf Hitler got married. Other times, I go all evolutionary psych. 101 on them — and I used to think that was the only way they’d get it. But recently, I heard someone talking about an exciting encounter and I realised just what I want to say to explain my waist-to-hip ratio and symmetry problems: although I have a good personality and dress quite well, my body and face are not built to make butterflies. That seems straightforward enough.

  247. February 17, 2015

    I’m a little late but I find this wonderful!

  248. February 28, 2015

    I have been trying to do 30 days…it’s tough!

  249. March 1, 2015

    Challenged accepted, Mandy! 🙂 Happy to join. I hope I’m not yet too late.

    Link – http://tonitoni.blogspot.com/2015/03/why-am-i-still-single.html

  250. March 11, 2015

    Got so inspired. I’m taking on the challenge. Thank you for this!

  251. April 8, 2015

    Yay! I’m up for the challenge!

    Posted my first entry for this. Do check it out 🙂
    http://www.marialouissita.wordpress.com

  252. May 7, 2015

    ‘…Ahm, I’m late. But I’m doing it anyway… 🙂

  253. June 15, 2015

    Just found out about this, gonna do it!!

  254. July 14, 2015

    Oh, this is a nice challenge, though I’m not familiar with romantic relationship. I’m still doing it and at the same time experiment writing story through this-like a prompt. 😀

  255. […] post is in response to a blogging challenge that I came across recently, and because taking the time to reflect on something that made me feel […]

  256. […] going to start The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. I found this challenge over at The Single Woman and thought I’d give it […]

  257. August 29, 2015

    Please bring this back for October 2015!! Great blog post ideas!

  258. […] still in love with the #blogtemberchallenge though. I also discovered a second challenge that I’ve been looking at. This challenge is all about being single. Lord knows I have a lot […]

  259. October 1, 2015

    Here’s my day 1 entry. It’s never too late to join. Right? Thank you Ms. Hale for this blogging challenge. 🙂
    https://jaeasmiles.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/thesw30-blogging-challenge-day-1-why-are-you-still-single/

  260. […] If you want to join the blogging challenge. Visit this link: #The SW30 The Single Woman 30 day blogging challenge 🙂 […]

  261. […] on day 2 already of  the single woman’s 30 day blogging challenge (for more details visit the link). The question for day 2 is describe a day or a moment in your […]

  262. […] I’m on the 3rd day already of the single woman’s 30 day blogging challenge. The question for today is describe a moment or day when being single was really […]

  263. […] on day 4 already of the single woman’s 30 day blogging challenge: Your biggest fear as a single […]

  264. […] is Day 1 of The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge. Feel free to do the challenge with me. You may also want to mention me in your posts (using this […]

  265. […] ma lihtsalt sattusin sellise (The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge!) väljakutse peale SIIN ja mõtlesin, et peaks ka seda tegema/kirjutama. Vahelduseks teistele teemadele, mis inimestele […]

  266. […] complete! Well, today is the day that I start that blogging challenge. What is it? It’s the Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge. Go check it out and start […]

  267. […] tuned for more of this Single Woman’s Challenge and maybe try it out for yourself! Click here for the list of questions and check out the hashtag #TheSW30 on social media to check out other […]

  268. […] back! Today I thought I’d continue on my thirty-days of single blog challenge. Today is day two. The prompt for today is: Describe a moment or day when being […]

  269. […] of me feels like I have already answered this question. I’m going to answer it again for the blogging challenge that I’m taking part in […]

  270. April 2, 2016

    Thanks for sharing this challenge. I’m new to blogging and am excited to try this out!
    https://howtolivewithabandon.wordpress.com

  271. […] still taking part in a blogging challenge, and today I am supposed to talk about the biggest misconception about being single. Sounds good, […]

  272. […] The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge can be found here. […]

  273. […] The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge can be found here. […]

  274. […] The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge can be found here. […]

  275. […] The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge can be found here. […]

  276. […] found this this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  277. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  278. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  279. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  280. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  281. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  282. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  283. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  284. […] found this post from The Single Woman – Girls Got Shine from 10/5/13 called “Single Woman’s 30 Day Blogging Challenge”. […]

  285. October 16, 2016
  286. […] have found a brilliant blog challenge that, as a single woman, is ideal for me to get started on this blog. Here are the question for […]

  287. […] The full details of the challenge can be found over at Mandy Hale’s blog […]

  288. […] is the link to the challenge for anyone who would like to take […]

  289. […] what she had to say by heading over to the Savvy Brunette. So this will be my first entry for the Single Woman’s 30-Day Blog Challenge, sounds fun yea? We’ll see… between this and what I’m doing over at the Secret […]

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