Saturday, June 27, 2009

The Sunday 160


Yes, it's true, today is Saturday, so why the title "The Sunday 160". Well, it just helps me to commit. If I say it here then I have to make it happen.


Now I suppose you want to know what "The Sunday 160" is? It's a spin off of a 55 word blog challenge that Pheromonegirl introduced me to. The idea struck me as I was sending a text which, as most of us know, allows only 160 characters, so I am applying the same basic rules in the Flash Fiction Friday 55 blog introduced to her by a blogger named G-man.
Da Rules
  • The Sunday 160 only uses 160 characters (including spaces)
  • Keep on schedule - post as early at 7:30 PM the Saturday before
  • Let me know you have posted via a comment on my site
  • Visit at least one other Sunday 160


Should be fun. Could be stupid. One thing is certain - I won't use text abbreviations. That would just be wrong. A fella needs a challenge.

24 comments:

TeeJay said...

There is no better way to show the Monkey Man just how much I dig his blog than listening to tunes while I chomp out a 160. If gives me lots of satisfaction..

Anonymous said...

Very nice. You might enjoy Susan's MICROFICTION MONDAY. We just did week 3 that's do tomorrow. :) Aloha

Larry said...

Hey Mr Monkey Man you have another waiting to meet your approval? please let me know if it's the way it's suppose to be.? I'm up just follow the link below..
Toothless

Anonymous said...

Hello, I will take part next Sunday - missed it for this week. I am enjoying your blog. Fun stuff!

Inside our hands, outside our hearts said...

So maybe I will try this?

:smiles:


T

Anonymous said...

Hey Monkey Man

Love The Sunday 160 idea. Here's mine:

http://www.anticelebrity.net/blog/2010/1/10/the-sunday-160-the-panic-is-over.html

Unknown said...

Dearest Monkey Man,

Thank you for the Sunday 160 challenge.
I have a great and challenging time, indeed.

Mine is here

http://justmeshakirack.blogspot.com/2010/02/sunday160-love-oneself.html

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

hugs
shakira

Anonymous said...

Thank u for stopping by,
I did not know the whole rule,
next time will count the space.
cool challenge!

Katherine said...

Happy Easter Monkey! Here is my 160
http://kat-thinkingplace.blogspot.com/2010/04/sunday-160-life-is-good.html

Amrita Ghosh said...

this idea is so cool. Kavita @ http://kavisionz.wordpress.com told me about your blog and i like it a lot...must drop by and post on a Sunday to see if I'm up for the challenge :-)

amrita @http://amritaghosh.wordpress.com

steveroni said...

Yesterday I spent an hour trying to get exactly 160...and gave up. How DO you do it? I have not a clue, but it must not be THAT difficult.

At least, I slept well--counting letters and spaces all night in my dreaming.

Uma Anandane said...

I love this poem and here I submit for Sunday 160

http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2010/10/sacred-candle-woman.html

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

great poem i posted my 160 this is my first 160 :)

Strummed Words said...

Here's my 160 - spaces counted but not the commas and periods. Is that okay?

Silences Unspoken

Anonymous said...

Here's my submission for the Sunday 160. I'm enjoying this challenge.

http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/14/almost-ready/

Uma Anandane said...

After a short gap,here I am again.A poem for Sunday 160

http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2010/11/beware-they-are-contagious.html

budh.aaah said...

loved yours

Am back with mine :)

http://weevencrythesameway.blogspot.com/2010/11/even-as-i-burn-in-hell-in-sweet-turmoil.html

cant get this link thing right :(

Unknown said...

You are talented! I would stress over this, I just know it. BTW, I DID know that those bog people were murdered but I thought that might make people get scared away from my BUSINESS, buddy! I added an addendum to my blog and linked back to you just now...

Uma Anandane said...

Happy New Year!

http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-year-2011-wishes.html

Uma Anandane said...

My fairy tale 160
http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2011/01/fairy-tales-in-160-characters.html

Caty said...

thanks for the laugh, MM! Hope your new year's is starting out terrific!

ToBlog today said...

My sister found a lump in her breast, I've dedicated my Sunday's 160 for her and all women.

She is being treated and all is well.

Olivia said...

Here's my Sunday- 160!
Facing the Veracities

Wishing you all a Nice Sunday

Uma Anandane said...

My Sunday 55 The Photo