I stopped caring about having blog posts pre-written and ready to go live so many days per week. I stopped caring so much about this website, because does it even truly matter that I update you all on the newest beauty products, or what I’m doing that day? No one on the internet really notices if I’m gone for a day or two, and I shouldn’t care either. So I stopped caring. Hense the lack of Friday and Monday updates the last few weeks. With the exception of this Friday update ;)
I’m no longer comparing myself to other bloggers. Even though it sucks, I don’t care that X company doesn’t want to work with me. When inspiration hits I’ll blog about it, even though yes I still blog Monday thru Friday. I have a lot of thoughts, okay? :) But this is supposed to be a hobby for me. It’s not my job, so why should I stress so much about people not commenting, the perfect photo to post, or publish on Instagram.
Instead I worry about not spending enough time with my little family. Spending time with my new friends, enjoying the outdoors, exploring the city, meeting new people, taking Alfie on extraordinary long walks, dipping my feet into our pool, going to the beach, bouldering again, practicing yoga, and getting more into distance running. That’s all that truly matters to me, right here, right now.
Bettering myself, and not having it to prove it to anyone.
As hippy-ish as it’s going to sound, there’s no other way to word it than I feel so at peace with everything right now. I’m relaxed, I’m enjoying life, I’m enjoying iced coffees by myself at coffee houses. I feel confident again (with a little help from eating healthy, boy my stomach looks awesome again, finally).
My blog when I lived in Ontario was my life. I think I turned into that outlet because I was lonely, and stuck in a rut. I had a few friends but I still felt alone. I do miss my co-workers and friends in Ontario terribly, but this was the change I needed. I find myself to be more at peace down here in California. I think this is where The Guy and I were meant to be.
I don’t know how this new revelation formed, but I’m definitely enjoying it.
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I love this post!
You have been looking really relaxed and happy lately in your Instagram photos. Enjoy :-)
Good for you, Nancy! I think maybe it all started on Dec. 30, 2013 :)
Yay California! :) it is a pretty awesome place!
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I read every blog post you make but I don’t comment a lot because I have issues.. hahaha I also like the fact every post you make is not some sponsored stuff but you know my opinion on this already. I love ads, I find things I’d never have seen because I live in a seriously small town. I love your recommendations too.
The problem going on now with bloggers is that for at least 80% of the people I loved all sell their souls to get sponsored or to shill a product that makes no sense, doesn’t fit their niche or every thing they spout has an ulterior motive. It’s sucking.
Enjoy your life, blog your heart out because we love when you share it and just be you.
I love this post ;)
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That’s true happiness! Getting married to the person you love, then moving to another place and having this adventure together… How that cannot be awesome?
The perception of having dreams being fulfilled must be amazing. Congrats!
While i do miss outfit of the week posts, i have to say they’re won’t be missed if they’re replaced by inspiring and from the heart readings like this one.
I took this route last summer and it has been amazing. I blog when I have something to say and talk about. If I don’t blog in a couple days, oh well. Its been very freeing. Good for you,I hope you are enjoying life.
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Love this. I did it last summer and it has been so freeing!
We are so proud of you. I do read your blog every day because I want to check on you to make sure you are OK. You really look like you are truly enjoying your new life. You go girl!!!!!
Way to go girl! You have to do what’s right for you.
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happy for you!
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I think every blogger can relate to this <3
More power to you!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I was just telling a friend this week how much pressure a blog can be. It is so important to relaxxxx and remember that we are having fun here! :D
When I left Blissdom, I wanted to work with brands. My blogging had always been personal. However, whilst writing my book, that desire to work with brands changed. I pitched a few companies, but then I changed my mind. I didn’t want to be their rented voice, If you find that your life gives you that warm happy glow and you can fit in blogging, that’s fantastic! If not, the internet isn’t going anywhere; give yourself some time to enjoy and we’ll be ready for you when you’re ready to share with us.
I think it is so easy to get caught up in blogger competition but you gotta do what is right for you. Otherwise there is no point!
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I think we forget that it is OUR blog, We can make it be whatever we want it to be. Do what is right for you :)
I need to do this. But I am on a blogging break right now.
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When I left Blissdom, I wanted to work with brands. My blogging had always been personal. However, whilst writing my book, that desire to work with brands changed. I pitched a few companies, but then I changed my mind. I didn’t want to be their rented voice, If you find that your life gives you that warm happy glow and you can fit in blogging, that’s fantastic! If not, the internet isn’t going anywhere; give yourself some time to enjoy and we’ll be ready for you when you’re ready to share with us.
I absolutely love this post. I’m so happy that you’ve found peace since you’ve moved to California. :)
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