Confessions Of A Blogger Tag
When did you start your blog?
I started my blog on the 2nd of May 2013 so almost a year and a half ago.
Have you had any past online presence before (Other blog, YouTube)?
I feel like I’ve tried to write blogs before, but I can’t remember them and that’s probably for the best.
I do have a Tumblr but its nothing to do with this blog and it’s been pretty neglected for a while now.
When did you become serious about starting a blog?
I became really serious about a year ago now, yes I’ve had on and off moments but this is my hobby and I don’t want to end up resenting it because it takes over my life. I like to have something come come home to after work and enjoy doing.
What was your first post?
My first post was just a sort of welcome post, apologising for the state of my blog because I hadn’t got anyone to help me design it and I just sort of threw myself into blogging without being planned.
What has been your biggest challenge about blogging?
Fitting in the time to actually get the photos and making them the quality that I want when I work full time. I sometimes come home with zero motivation to do anything. And now it’s darker earlier I’m going to have to plan all posts over the weekend and get the photos done in preparation so I can make the most of the daylight.
Where do you see your blog in one year?
I don’t really know, you can never tell what’s going to happen. I’ll be happy if I’m still going and I hope to be able to post 3 times a week every week so hopefully that will have come into fruition .
What is the most rewarding thing to you about blogging?
The most rewarding thing about blogging is meeting new people, sounds cheesy but it is. There are some of the nicest people out there that share the same interests as myself and I’m lucky enough to have met some great people along the way. I also think comments left on your posts are rewarding, it’s nice to know that people are actually reading what you’re saying and want to engage with you.
What is the most discouraging thing that happens to you?
I think the most discouraging thing is when you fall into a slump and find it difficult to think of what to post, it’s really disheartening and you feel sad that you want to blog about something awesome but you just haven’t got the creativity. You just have to write it off and leave it until you get something good, don’t just post for the sake of it. I also still think my photography is rubbish and when you’ve got all these ideas for great shots and they don’t turn out how you want them to that can be discouraging.
What’s your lasting inspiration or motivation?
My motivation is seeing my stats go up and up, I know it’s not all about views but it helps keep me going knowing that what I’m doing is bringing in more and more people. I also get a great boost of motivation from being given the amazing opportunities I have been and hope to be given in the future.