May 25, 2012 was my first blog post. So, I really haven't been at it for too long. Usually when I try new things I get bored easily. This was different. This became my passion very quickly. It scared me some. I finally knew what I wanted to do when I grow up.
My son had just turned 7 years old. I had a moment where I thought "where did the time go? And what have I done with it?" Of course raising my little guy was important. I get so much joy out of it. But what did I do that made me feel excited about life?
I had been doing my nails and anyone who said yes to me doing theirs as well. I posted some pictures on facebook of my nail art. My cousin Krystal (beautybykrystal) asked if she could post a couple designs on her blog. Of course I said yes! I was curious to see the response. It came back all positive. I remember feeling so happy that people enjoyed seeing it. Krystal then mentioned that I should start doing more designs and maybe even start a nail blog. That scared me! I didn't know the first thing about starting a blog! I had so many questions for her. She was so patient and answered every one of them.
At first I thought" if I could just get a couple people to look at my blog I will be good". But, if you start a blog they give you all this info on traffic sources. I was glued to that for about a month. It was all I could do to take my eyes off the computer screen! But, it was good that I watched it(maybe not so much) because I saw people searching for my posts! It was such a positive high. I had to have more!
The down fall to this (so far) is that my blog is always on my mind. I'm concerned if I need to post more or need to post certain things. Can I just do nail art? Should I do more reviews? So on and... so on...
But then I think. I GET to do all the above if I want to! And I love doing it all!
My goal is to keep this feeling of loving what I do. If I get more views or follows who gain something from my blog, then that would fall into loving what I do.
Love and positivity.
Kristin Day
Hi! I recently followed you and I must say that when I saw your Halloween nails, I knew I wanted to see more of them. They looked fantastic! Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself.
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DeleteThis made my day! Thank you for your positive feed back! Love and positivity to you!
Kristin
I'm so glad that Krystal came up with this site for all of us to come together, I love meeting new bloggers!! I'm loving your Halloween Nails!! I wouldn't get so caught up in the traffic sources, it's enough to drive you nuts lol, believe me I've been there. Blog what you love and it will be great!! I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself, I'm Ange and I look forwarded to following you and seeing what you have in store!!
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I am super excited to be a part of this comunity. Thanks for the wondeful words of encouragment! I look foward to more interaction with all these beautiful women! (incl you). Nice to meet you Ange!
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I am blown away by your creativity. I am very happy that I Krystal came up with such a unique blogging community to meet/ interact with fellow bloggers. I must say I am looking forward to future posting from you and to learn a thing or two :)Keep up the amazing work xx
ReplyDeleteKrystal has done something very important. I can feel it! Its going to be huge! Thank you for your kind words. I am excited about the future!
DeleteLove this blog! In fact I nominated you for the Liebster Award - check out the post here:
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Wow! I hope I dont sound to silly when I ask what a Liebster award is? Either way that is amazing! Thank you thank you!
DeleteSo nice to meet you! I think we're all going to have a ton of fun with BBHQ!
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DeleteAw, welcome to blogging! Isn't it the best feeling when you get positive feedback on something that you worked so hard on or something that is important to you? I know exactly what you mean. I'm part of the BBHQ too so I'm thrilled to meet you. New subbie here! And good luck. Can't wait to see your blog grow and flourish :)
ReplyDeleteReading comments like this gives me reasurance Im on the right path. Thank you for that.=)
DeleteI am excited to read new blogs!