I can't believe it has been a year since I started this little blog.
I started it on a whim, really.
I was at home with my baby and was feeling kinda disconnected from the world. A common "mommy with a baby" feeling.
My life was revolving around my kids and I felt I needed something for myself.
I also needed an outlet to express myself creatively.
If I don't have a creative outlet, I feel like I start to fill up with bad stuff and it starts to trickle out in different ways. Creativity helps me to process what is inside me...mix it up...and produce something positive.
I had also had my first of now several articles published in a Canadian parenting/family magazine and it was well received...so I felt encouraged to share a little more of my writing...even though I didn't think too many would read. Maybe a few friends and family members.
I really had no idea how blogs can take on a little life of their own.
I didn't really realize that people actually start to follow blogs that they enjoy. I mean, religiously!
Well...I guess I kinda knew that since I myself had followed blogs before...and still do...but I really did not expect anyone...especially people I didn't know...to follow mine!
It really was a personal project.
And so now, I do have a little following in the blogosphere.
I am not one of those massively successful "mommy-bloggers" who make tons of money at what they do. Sure, that would be great...but the money I have made as a result of my blog is hardly massive.
It has lead to some writing gigs. Some paid...most of them not.
But what it has certainly lead to is a strong connection with like-minded people from all over the world.
It is pretty amazing how the Internet can bring people together.
Blogging has helped me sort through my own thoughts on a number of topics and apparently has helped a few others along the way.
So as I approach my blogging "anniversary" (or has it already passed?), I just wanted to give my readers a shout out (YAY!) and a big thanks for your support, your comments and your loyal readership.
I have really enjoyed this journey thus far...and as long as I keep liken' it, I figure, I will keep on keeping on.
I hope you hang in there with me!
And just as a little aside - I am off to the Mayan Riviera this week to celebrate my friend's nuptials. This means no blogging. No computer in fact!
I have never gone a week without a post - so I just wanted to let you know that I am still here. Except on a beach. With a drink. Soaking in the rays.
Dreaming up new things to write about.
I'll be back!
Kisses from Mexico!
Smiles,
Lora
I started it on a whim, really.
I was at home with my baby and was feeling kinda disconnected from the world. A common "mommy with a baby" feeling.
And I could hardly take off to Italy, India and fricin' Bali a la "Eat, Pray, Love"... |
My life was revolving around my kids and I felt I needed something for myself.
I also needed an outlet to express myself creatively.
If I don't have a creative outlet, I feel like I start to fill up with bad stuff and it starts to trickle out in different ways. Creativity helps me to process what is inside me...mix it up...and produce something positive.
I had also had my first of now several articles published in a Canadian parenting/family magazine and it was well received...so I felt encouraged to share a little more of my writing...even though I didn't think too many would read. Maybe a few friends and family members.
I really had no idea how blogs can take on a little life of their own.
I didn't really realize that people actually start to follow blogs that they enjoy. I mean, religiously!
Well...I guess I kinda knew that since I myself had followed blogs before...and still do...but I really did not expect anyone...especially people I didn't know...to follow mine!
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Huh?!?!?? There are actually people following my bloggy blog? |
It really was a personal project.
And so now, I do have a little following in the blogosphere.
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Apparently, this is a map of the blogosphere. Wow! |
I am not one of those massively successful "mommy-bloggers" who make tons of money at what they do. Sure, that would be great...but the money I have made as a result of my blog is hardly massive.
It has lead to some writing gigs. Some paid...most of them not.
But what it has certainly lead to is a strong connection with like-minded people from all over the world.
It is pretty amazing how the Internet can bring people together.
![]() |
This is kinda a creepy image that represents the Internet bringing people together. |
Blogging has helped me sort through my own thoughts on a number of topics and apparently has helped a few others along the way.
So as I approach my blogging "anniversary" (or has it already passed?), I just wanted to give my readers a shout out (YAY!) and a big thanks for your support, your comments and your loyal readership.
I have really enjoyed this journey thus far...and as long as I keep liken' it, I figure, I will keep on keeping on.
I hope you hang in there with me!
And just as a little aside - I am off to the Mayan Riviera this week to celebrate my friend's nuptials. This means no blogging. No computer in fact!
I have never gone a week without a post - so I just wanted to let you know that I am still here. Except on a beach. With a drink. Soaking in the rays.
Dreaming up new things to write about.
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This is where I'll be if ya need me! |
I'll be back!
Kisses from Mexico!
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"MUUUUUUWAH!" |
Smiles,
Lora