Welcome to our New Giant Squids
As you know, September 30th marked the end of the third quarter, and a deadline for new Giant Squid nominations! Every quarter, a new round of really great lensmasters meet the criteria and are awarded Giant Squid status.
We asked our newest Giants three questions:
1.when did you learn about the Giant program and decide it was for you?
2.what are your favorite topics to write lenses about?
3.what’s next for you on Squidoo?
Here’s what they had to say!
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wysiwigs
I decided to go for Giant to help our 501c3 (Epic Farms). We were already a Squidoo charity, but I thought becoming a Giant might be a good idea. Interestingly enough, right after I decided there was a blog post encouraging charities to go for Giant (so I knew I was on the right track :o)
I love making the horse lenses, although I have fun making the others too. I am thinking seriously about going for the whole 100, but in the vague and distant future, of course! :o)
OneFootPutt
I learned about Giants about a month after I joined. I knew right away I wanted to be a Giant, but I also knew it would take me a while to get there. After joining Factor Y in August, I knew I would apply in December, however, during one of my Squidu posts in September, Ener-G pointed out I was 3 away from 50, and so I made the push to apply in September.
My favorite topics to write about are Cub Scouts, Books for Children, Golf, PTA, Family Vacations. It may take another year, but, I think the 100 club is next.
Heather426
I had seen the Giant badges but had no clue how you got one until I joined Rocket Moms and Bonnie pointed out the page by Megan on becoming a Giant. I think I decided as soon as I had about 15 or 20 lenses since it seemed doable at that point…and besides, the addiction had set in…
I like to write about Angels, Astronomy, Travel, and Cooking, and I like to make niche gift lenses. Next I am going for Squid Angel, and Giant 100…and more interaction with all my new Squidoo friends!
Laniann
When a_willow was forming her WiWon Team. I knew then that this was a chance to be among and learn from the best lensmasters. I like to write about animals, saving our environment, and costumes. Next, I’ll apply what I’ve newly learned to my lenses and aim for the 100 Club.
_Joan_
Mimi (GrowWear) invited me to join her team for the Giant Squid Challenge, and I was crazy enough to give it a try!
My favorite topic to write lenses about is music (especially gospel choir, but other kinds, too) and plants (edible weeds). Next, I think I’ll try more music lenses! I still have stuff to say about gospel music, natural foods and natural health, pop culture stuff, and maybe other stuff. Who knows what tomorrow will bring?
macs
Within a week of joining squidoo, I was approached by Michelle of the WiWon Giant Squid Challenge Team. I was hooked after that! My favorite topics to write lenses about are parenting special needs children, photo effects, and recipe lenses.
What’s next for me on Squidoo? Hopefully the 100 club!
kimmanleyort
At first I could not imagine creating 50 lenses since I spend quite a bit of time on them. But once I hit 30, which was late July I started to think it might be possible. After receiving an email from, I think, Robin, I calculated that if I made 3 lenses per week I could probably do it. That seemed doable to me.
I live by these lines - “I want to inspire and be inspired.” and “The meaning of life is to see.” My interests are photography and the environment so I love especially to write about people who have inspired me in these areas. I also like to present ideas or visuals that help people see things in new and different ways.
First of all, I want to represent the Giant Squids well by creating quality lenses and encouraging fellow Giant Squids and newbies. I am talking to others about a Book Club and I want to review my current lenses in light of all the great things I learned in Giant Squid School.
CherylK
I learned about the Giant program about a year ago. My favorite topics to write about are cooking and travel. What’s next? Hopefully, Giant 100 club. Would love to contribute more lenses 100% to charity, too.
Wir55
I learned about the Giant Squid program almost as soon as I started out on Squidoo. I decided I wanted to try it almost immediately. My favorite lens topics are either tennis related, or Science related.
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There you have it! Becoming a Giant Squid isn’t impossible, as you’ll see. If you have questions, learn more from RMS, your Giant Squid Organizer and Mentor. In fact, more and more Giants are doing even more, and becoming part of the Giant Squid 100 Club! Learn more about the 100 Club in our next SquidU Review.
~Kimberly Dawn Wells
YOUR Community & Charity Organizer
