Yes, you read that right. Today marks 5 years since I took the plunge and launched my blog. I was so afraid for so many reasons. So many “what if’s” running through my mind. When I finally decided to kick fear to the curb it took months to perfect my website. I built it from the ground up, all on my own (now I have a web designer) working on it everyday and always changing something. Once my site was ready to go, it took yet another few months to actually launch because FEAR (insert crying face). After so many pep talks I finally launched on June 30, 2014 and never looked back. The amount of love and support that I’ve received throughout the years and continue to receive.. motivate and encourage me to continue on this journey. I’ve met such amazing human beings, some of which have become friends. I’ve also had the pleasure of working with amazing brands that believe in me (little ol' me) and I'm so grateful to them.
As easy as it may seem, I’ll be the first to say how hard it’s been. It’s not as pretty as it looks on Instagram. So much goes on behind that one pretty photo you see. I’m a one person team juggling multiple hats. A writer, editor, author, photographer, illustrator, content creator, creative director, PR personal, you name it. All things that I’ve taught myself as the years went on. It’s even more difficult when also juggling a full time 9-6 job. A lot of sleepless nights and hard work. BUT I’ve managed to have a full time job, blog/ instagram part time AND have a personal life. It’s definitely doable, but I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you. So THANK YOU for believing in me when at times I probably didn’t believe in myself. I’ve grown so much through this journey and the tears have been worth it.
Tomorrow, July 1st I start a brand new journey as I’ve landed fashion corporate job. I am over the moon excited. My new schedule will have me out by 3:30/4pm which is huge advantage, giving me more opportunity to focus on my blog and continuing to make my dreams a reality. I’ll be sharing more at a later time.
I’m ending this post with my heart so full. I’m so grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had and can’t wait see what’s yet to come. Thank you a million times. Cheers to another 5 years!