Upon starting my blog, I knew up front I was starting from scratch with only the faintest visions and a little inspiration, thus meaning I had a lot to learn (about the community, discovering my style, etc.) I really didn't have much for goals, except that I wanted a hobby to complement my creative side and the ability to share my passions to anyone who was willing to read about them. Little did I know, blogging would teach me so much more than I expected.
Blogging can be as creative as you make it! This may be the best thing I have grown to love about my blog. I have the ability to create, advise, share, and blabber about anything that I want, whenever I want! It honestly just feels good to sit at my computer and type about products I have tried, fun things I've done, and share tidbits of things that are inspiring me... AND have no deadlines. While I make it a point to post multiple times a week and share whats been going on in my life as well, sometimes it's just not possible with my school schedule. However, I trust that you all are forgiving and will allow me to make up for it with a fun post! :) (Did you see the fun printed clothing items I am loving this summer? See it here!)
Another great thing I have learned is that the blogging community is SO helpful! Over the course of the last 6 months I've been blogging, I have reached out to a handful of my favorite bloggers asking for a few tips as well as just exchanging a few words about our love for blogging. Each and every one of them has been so generous and have made it clear that bloggers help other bloggers. Not only in the aspect of me emailing to make a connection and ask a few questions, but also in the sense that reading other blogs helps us get a better idea of what is pleasing to the eye as well as grasping on to ideas for content, keeping things original to yourself of course! ;)And finally, this: People are going to have things to say about your blog. That is simply a given. There is nothing you can do to stop people from making a few negative comments (online or in person). Being still VERY new and still experimenting, I am by no means an expert, nor do I claim to be! I blog from my bedroom, usually while watching the Bachelorette (guilty pleasure), taking a break from studying human anatomy. I use the simplest features on Microsoft Powerpoint to make fun spreads of pictures to share. I don't own Photoshop and don't use anything more than a Sony point and shoot camera! Just keeping it real! :) Yes, I might flood your Twitter or Instagram feed, but I don't want anyone to miss the opportunity to read about things I think are worth sharing, if they feel inclined to do so! Which by the way, thank you ALL! Seeing my views go up daily is VERY rewarding!! <3With all of that said, if any of you have ever considered starting a blog, I highly advise you to do so! Writing about things I love has already opened doors AND my eyes to a whole other world I didn't know about. I still am finding my niche, but am so grateful for everything I have learned so far!As always, thank you for reading! XO, Carrie
