You are here: Home / Archives for blogging

The #1 Reason Why I Blog

A lot of my online blogging friends have been writing about why they blog. Their reasons are pretty similar to mine—they want to have a written account of the most important moments of their lives, they want a place to vent, they like the opportunities that arise from it. But for me, the #1 reason why I am proud to call myself a blogger is because it provides me a way to measure my growth. My … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Behind the blog · Tagged: ,

5 Truths About Blogging That Most Bloggers Won’t Admit

1) Sometimes we feel like giving up.  Some days you'll write an awesome post, and you're sure everyone will read it and laugh and share it with their friends and then? Silence. Crickets. Days like that you'll curse at your keyboard and wonder "Man, what am I doing?" Will this blog ever get to what I want it to be? Am I wasting my time? But then you calm down and realize that blogging has its … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Behind the blog, confession time · Tagged: , ,

FREE Blogging Webinar July 13 – What Blogging Can Do For You {REGISTRATION CLOSED}

      REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. A RECORDING OF THE WEBINAR WILL BE POSTED AFTERWARD, SO DON'T FRET! Thinking about starting a blog but don't know where to start or what you hope to get out of it? I'll be hosting my first webinar on Friday, July 13 (let's hope the date brings us GOOD luck! LOL) on my personal blogging journey and why I think you should definitely join me in … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Behind the blog · Tagged: ,

Blogging Has Saved My Marriage

I met my husband my very first day at college. I moved into Koonce Hall early on that Sunday and got ready for the 5 p.m. meeting with the hall staff. I settled into a spot on the floor as they went around introducing themselves. This light-skinned black guy with the easygoing demeanor opened his mouth and said, "Hello, my name is Thomas Jefferson...." I honestly didn't hear anything else after … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Love + Family, My favorite posts · Tagged: ,