February 5, 2014

Blogging: Love, Inspiration, & Merrymaking

I don't always get inspired when I sit down (ooorrrr lay on my bed, a la Carrie Bradshaw complete with voiceovers) with my Macbook to write a post.  
I need a desk... that will make me a better writer, right?
I digress.  I get inspired sitting right here, typing the beginning of what will probably be a rambling, long-winded blog post I am typing on my iPhone.  I love blogging so much.  The whole experience.  I never expected it to become a hobby.  I started blogging after graduating college for a much needed creative outlet.  
It became my baby.
I love blogging because not only am I building an epic time capsule to show my future, highly embarrassed children, (or puppies, there will always be puppies...)  I'm in a part of a great community.  I've made real life friends from this.  I love that people I've never met know everything about me (and I them,) they help influence my style and we all collaborate from time to time.  This little baby blog was so enriching for me, even with 17 followers, before Instagram and when I didn't ever think Twitter was going to take off.
I've recently come out of the "blogging closet", letting the entire population of people in my life know I've been harboring this weird ass hobby.  
It was scary.  
Having a local magazine photograph you and write about your blog will do that, btw.  People I haven't talked to since high school were emailing me congrats, so once the initial weirdness wore off... I decided to buck up and make the best of it.  I've integrated the blog with a Facebook page, which I purposely avoided for three years.  I guess when I was working in a school environment, I didn't want people to know I was doing this for a few reasons... Professionalism? 
 Let's face it, I was never cut out for professional.
Mainly because some people don't get it and I was a little afraid of what people would think.
They're missing out...
because I'm awesome.
Now, I wish I had not wasted so much time keeping it to myself, close friends and fam, and my online blogging confidants.  YES!  An entire online community of people I don't know was waaaay more comfortable that letting my co-workers follow along.  It's not a dirty little secret, it's personal life AND style.  And it's adapting everyday, just like me.
I want to pursue growing my blog and continue writing for other people in different forums.  It is where my heart is at the moment.  There is that quote that says "wherever your mind goes when it wanders" or something... that's ME!  When I changed career paths (aka completely halted having one) my sister was 100% convinced I should take more time and do this.  "You're funny," she said,  Ummm news flash?  I know I'm funny.  Convincing others in a blog post is another story.  Sharing a long post (of my OWN wordy words) is something I also avoided, but it is what I wanted to do!  Maybe you're still reading this, maybe you saw my silly face and had a laugh and then clicked away from this insanity compound.  I've written all of this to say, welcome old readers, my new spring chickens, locally and globally to my little place of revelry.
Buckle up, it's going to be a messy, merry ride. 

p.s. feedback welcome, as always.
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20 comments:

  1. When I scrolled to Josie Grossie I literally L'dOL.

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  2. Hooray for coming out of the blogging closet!! I remember when people first started finding my blog.. I'd come into work and people would just know what I did over the weekend.. it was weird. haha I still think it's weird when my preacher at church tells me he liked my outfit that I posted haha blogging is strange but oh so wonderful!!

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    1. That!! That is exactly what weirded me out!! But it is wonderful and I am so glad I am a part of it! I'm glad to have met you and the Memphis ladies and that we share this!!! I won't miss that closet ;)

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  3. This is one of my favorite blog posts I have ever read. I know exactly what you mean, I came out of the closet to the other teachers I work with and it was like pulling up the veil on a secret life. I am not cut out for the "Professional" life either. love your blog! Keep it up! Hope to meet you in real life! Do you think you are going to Texas Style Council in March? I am hoping to!

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    1. OMG! Thanks SO SO SOOOO much for that! I don't know what I was so afraid of... but it is nice to know that others know what it is like. I would love to go to TSC, it's on my blog bucket list. Time to start crunching numbers!! Roomies?! ;)

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  4. I agree with your sister. It's a gift. :) Here's to the merry times to come!! Oh and good luck creating your perfect working atmosphere... it can really change things

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  5. I still get embarrassed when people talk to me about my blog regardless if they are close friends or just acquaintances. I don't know why...maybe it is because I don't want them to think I am vain taking daily pics of myself. I love it though and it helps me get dressed in the morning knowing I am gonna photograph it!

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    1. Girl yes. It's not getting any easier. Vanity was a big fear, too. But now I'm okay with people not understanding... Because it's worth it! :)

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  6. I need a pretty desk too. And one of those pretty MacBooks.

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    1. There's a white Threshold desk at Target for a little over $100 that is SCREAMING my name!
      I feel like I could really get better at blogging with a nice lacquered desk...

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  7. I love this post and I love your blog, so glad I found you, keep up and share it with the world.

    Natalia
    http://leavingthecorneranddippingmytoes.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks, doll!!! It means the world to me, I hope you come back foreeevvverrrr :) :)

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  8. I love this. I have to admit I still get scared and embarrassed when people come up to me in my small town and tell me they love my blog. It is linked to my facebook, but it still scares me a little bit.

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  9. :) Blogging can be such an awesome little part of life! I know I'm glad I decided to take up this hobby, and though I know a lot of people who I know in real life don't entirely "get" it...I love it! And I'm glad you've enjoyed your blogging adventures thus far!

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  10. good for you, bekah! actually, after four years, my blog is still really private IRL! only a handful of close friends know about it. same with family. it's not that i hide it, i just don't tell anyone?? lol. when someone does find out, though, it's kind of a relief.

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  11. I'm still in the blogging closet. Not sure that I will ever come out. LOL

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  12. Love the Josie Grossie pic!!! And yes, it is quite scary. The funny thing is that I don't have it on my public facebook, but I have begun letting friends know. I've begun putting pics up from FFFWeek. I'll mention my blog and my family and friends read it. It's funny how something that can be so prideful is hard to share with others. Glad you're putting yourself out there:)

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  13. I love blogging and am so not in the closet about it! It's my outlet, my place to say what I want! Glad to know you are sharing with everyone :)

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