On this day exactly November 29, 2008, I started my official blogging!My story of blogging started because I simply wanted to share my thoughts, and sprinkle these powder of thoughts to the world around me. (Read more About my story of blogging)
While social media back in 2008 was still taking its baby steps especially in our region (MENA), I was trying all efforts to reach as much as I can from readers.
Yes, I do admit that perhaps my number of frequent readers was and still a little number. But these readers are the ones who supported me all through my 5 years blogging experience, they are the ones who "commented, shared, retweeted, liked" my posts. And for this number, I owe all my humble reach and perhaps success.
Truly, I have never been proud of owning something so virtual, yet so real and affecting my life, other than my blog. It is my precious Pearl that I would like to preserve all my life, yet expose it to the whole world!
However, I can't deny that my blog passed through ups and downs that were related to my personal life: I was so proud this year it got nominated and made it to the finals of the Social Media Awards in Lebanon. I also got to be interviewed in Commerce De Levant, in its special Food Edition issue among influential food bloggers. I realize that this was the payback of 4 years of blogging in Lebanon! ( Read other In the Press)
On the other hand, there were some grave downs. & This is the first time I am sharing this.
After my immigration from Lebanon to KSA in 2012, my blog posts decreased. I had a bare number of friends or lacked a social life here. I was also having a lot of struggle in my work; I hated my work as it was not related to food. But had to work, so to avoid unemployment and gain experience in whatever field.
I passed through a phase of "Blog depression". I felt that I just didn't want to write or share anything on Pearl's Powder. ( Do you know any psychologist who can treat such cases?).
First, because leaving Lebanon and my friends had a such heart breaking effect on me.
Second, most of my readers were in Lebanon, and me having changed "location" , I got lost on what to write and how to target my readers and friends that are now spread across both worlds.
Yet, after a year I realized that it doesn't matter. I wanted to solve this matter, at least control the some available factors. I def. couldn't go back to Lebanon, But I was able to quit my job.
I resigned from the work that I hated ( WHAT AN AMAZING RELIEF! Everyone should try atleast once to say NO to a work that they cant bare working in!) I didn't want to work just to get a paycheck at the end of the month. I wanted to work because I want to love the work I am doing, and be in peace of my work productivity, and be able to satisfy my ambitions and dreams...
So after that, around September 2013, I decided to get back on my blog and reactivate it! Yes, my blogging won't stop, regardless of any factor. I want to be a Blogger Survival!
Blogging is not just about sharing what readers want or where the readers are. Blogging is sharing the bloggers' thoughts: my thoughts, my experiences, ideas and reviews! Otherwise, my reader would not have been following my blog on the first place. They wanted to read my point of view about the Food Subject! Yet, Pearl's Powder remains for the readers, it is YOUR POWDER!
Here are my new introductions and changes:
- My recently innovated logo.
- Upcoming launch of the website. (Fingers crossed as I am doing everything by myself!)
- More blogging about just-everything related to food!
- More contributing blogs from experts, readers, and just anyone who would like to !
(Check Previous Contributions)
YOUR POWDER
Do you have a delicious recipe, a successful kitchen tip? Perhaps an unforgettable food experience in a restaurant? Or maybe a unique plate that you have tasted in your travels?Do you have some insights on a food products? Or do you follow certain health and nutrition aspects in your lifestyle?
Pearls' Powder previously featured Food Technologists, Food Scientists, Nutritionists, Licensed Dieticians, Food related NGOs, and social media marketers! Check out their Marvelous Contributions!
I would love to feature many others on my blog, so share your thoughts, ideas and stories on my blog. Do send them to :
pearlspowder [at] gmail [com]
Pearl's Powder can be your powder of thoughts too!
Thank you again for the amazing 5 years! Looking forward for years to come!
