No, no, not like that, they weren't being mean but it just made me wonder what exactly the purpose of it was? like what are you even doing Karine?
With all hopes down and rejecting the title of a"blogger" until I knew whether this was something worth keeping, I decided to google a few things (yes google has the answer to EVERYTHING)
- Define: "Blog"
A personal website or web page on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on a regular basis. - Define: "Blogger"
A person who keeps and updates a blog - What are the different types of blog?
Personal, Business, schools, non-profit, Military, private, sports, how-to, tips and reviews etc
So then after a good half hour on google looking at blogs and the different ones out there, I then understood that yes, my blog isn't the best but it doesn't have to be.
Yes it's mostly rants and my random thoughts but it is a "personal website" which means I can write whatever I feel like.. true? true.
Pretty much what I want you guys to get out of that is, yes there are businesses with blogs and such who write posts as long as essays using words I've never even heard in my life, but your blog is just as great.
You do not have to be a professional or even qualified to put your opinions out there.
To those who think that I'm not a real blogger just because I don't have as much traffic as perhaps a well known blogger, well you are wrong my friend.
There's a handful of lovely people who do take time out of their busy day to visit, read and comment and they are some of the most loveliest people I've ever came across!
So no, being a blogger isn't about how many followers you have, or how many people comment on your posts. It is about your love for it and the effort you put in by writing and posting in your very own little space.
I am so so thankful for every single one of my followers, It really means a lot to have you guys follow my craziness on this big random journey of mine!
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Be kind to one another chickens!
Lots of love, Karine xx
You're right - a blog is your space for your views and opinions, and don't let negative comments that aren't constructive deter you from continue blogging. It's so easy for people to criticize and tear something down, but do they create something themselves... probably not! So keep on blogging :o) Xx
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Aw Charlotte that's so sweet of you! Thank you for this! It means a lot! :) xx
ReplyDeleteI've seen that Write to Done post before. I love that site for blogging and writing tips. It's so easy for people to put others down, but please don't listen to them. Blogging originally was just for people to share their inner thoughts online. It's turned into something much bigger now, but there are still plenty of personal blogs out there. Keep doing what you're doing, as long as it makes you happy :)
ReplyDeleteAw thank you Alexandria! That's so sweet of you! It means a lot :) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! We sometimes forget that we need to start with our desire and everything else is gravy! Loved this post. Now I'm ready to keep pushing on my blog because I know some people read everything and it really is for them that I do it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Means a lot! Do not give up and go for it! :) xx
ReplyDeleteAs long as you're happy and your readers are happy, nothing else matters. Just keep doing your thing. x
ReplyDeleteYou are so cute - and at 19 you shouldn't have to make up your mind (referring to you profile.).
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always interesting to read. We all want to hear your opinions/rants/random thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteOh no, I hope whoever commented didn't make you feel bad! The majority of us judge ourselves way too harshly, we don't need any more negativity floating into our boats. Don't let anyone get to you. From what I've learned from my blogging experience so far, it has been a pretty tough ride. You constantly question yourself, wonder if anyone will be interested in what you have to say, ask yourself if any of your posts will make any sort of impact…don't think! Just write. Write about what you want to write about and don't give in to the negativity. You and your blog are worth so much more. Rosemary x
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Rosemary you have literally just made my night! Thank you so much for this lovely comment! You're too sweet! :) xx
ReplyDeleteYou're too nice Lyn! Thank you!! :) xx
ReplyDeleteKim you are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for your support! loveyou!! :) xx
ReplyDeleteAh Karine! Don't worry about fitting in with what other's definition of what a "blogger" is. Our blog is OUR space. Keep writing what you want and people will appreciate you for being yourself :)
ReplyDeleteKeep your chin up! You obviously have followers, like myself, that do enjoy your blog!
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It would be boring if everybody's blog was exactly the same! keep doing what you are doing! Your blog should make you happy first!
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Thank you Jules! You're amazing <3
ReplyDeleteThat's so truee! Thanks Darcy :) xx
ReplyDeletei just simply ignore the negative comments . i can understand exactly how you feel dear :) Just write what makes you happy ... our blog is our cute little diary :) xx
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