It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Primarily because I made the decision to take this blog to the next level. I opened up a separate IG account (specifically related to the blog), started following many other bloggers and then became paralyzed in my approach with a writing block.

I know I can’t possibly be the only one this has happened to. You see, I started the blog as somewhat of a personal diary—my thoughts, feelings, and emotions were quite easy to write about. Then after some positive criticism from other bloggers in ways to improve my site and IG account, I questioned every picture I was posting and second guessed every topic I wanted to write about. It literally took all the fun out of why I started all this in the first place.

Here is the thing, I’m nowhere near the level other bloggers are on (yet). It may have taken them years to obtain the following and professionalism they have today. But naturally, I began comparing myself to them. Crazy, right? Nope. Not really. I know we all do this. But by doing that, it was clear to see I was losing my focus. The transparency of my words would slowly fade because I would be so occupied with what others might think, and feared the authenticity of my site and my writing would be lost.

So guess what? That stops today. I will still follow and admire the many other talented bloggers out there. Who wouldn’t want to see beautiful travel destinations, immaculate home decor, and perfectly put together families and mother’s? Often times I read someone ranting and raving about how fake IG and FB is. And that all anyone puts out there are photos of their perfectly imperfect life.

Well, I see it slightly different. Yes, it’s true. A lot of what is on social media are the smiles of children and couples (but the chaos is not shown). A lot of what we see are the gorgeous travel destinations (but the struggles and mishaps to get there are not present). A lot of what we see are picture perfect organized homes (but the day to day disarray is purposely left out). These kind of things anger some people. Not me though.

There is so much negativity, hateful acts, and chaos going on in the world around us —that I find it refreshing to spend time scrolling through happy and beautiful things on social media. I can easily flip on the news channel to listen and see negativity (and I do at times to stay relative) but I would much rather witness and view people living their best lives through the love for their family, travel, photography, fitness etc. To each their own, right?

I’m thankful to have this platform. I’m appreciative for all it could become. Follow me, don’t follow me, like my photo, don’t like my photo. I really just want people to enjoy me putting myself out there and being as real and down to earth as I could possibly be. Maybe this blog will be something one day, and maybe it will just remain my personal diary for close friends and family.

Whatever is meant to be will be. I’m just going to have fun along the way.

Xoxo