Disclaimer: I am going to get a bit personal in this post.
First off I want to say that I find a lot of joy through blogging. I enjoy creating outfits, especially those that make me feel really good about myself. The ones that make me say ‘hey, I am actually good at this’. Then there are times when I get down on myself and I wonder why I am even doing this. What value am I adding to myself and my readers by continuing to do this? Am I wasting my time? Do people even read my posts? Who out there is laughing at me or making judgements about me? I will say I knew that with blogging would come those who disapproved or didn’t like my style, I expected that part.
Then my sweet husband told me, if you are enjoying it keep doing it. Nothing is going to happen over night. Be patient and be realistic. I can’t expect to have a million people reading my blog posts, I know that. But that’s not really what I want. I mean that would be great and all but really all I want is for those few who are following along to get something out of my posts. Even if they aren’t inspired to go and try a new style or trend, perhaps they are inspired to pursue a passion of their own.
And that is what keeps me going. Obviously the fact that I enjoy blogging but the thought that perhaps there is at least one person out there that enjoys reading my posts and perhaps they have gained a little confidence in themselves. I will say I have been able to meet some great gals in the short time that I have been blogging, so maybe that thought is a reality.
I seriously have read almost all of your blog post. I love love your style and I want to copy them all. I actually ended up buying the jcrew ruffle shorts and they made me feel so cute, which had been a little bit of a challenge post baby. You’ve also helped me to realize quality of quantity! So, when I’m shopping. I’m like will I want to wear this outfit on repeat or not. If not, I don’t buy! Keep it up lady. You can do amazing things! You’ve got such an eye for it.
Thank YOU for supporting me and encouraging me since day 1! You are amazing and I always appreciate your comments more than you know! I am so happy you found those shorts and they made you feel that way! Even though you are adorable always and have the best style.
Love you!! I love you style!! And I’m sure your giving lots of us the courage to try style we’ve never tried!
Thank you so much, Andrea! You’re the best! Love you!
Courtney, I can absolutely relate to all of this. I often ask myself the same questions and get down on myself. It sounds like we are both lucky to have husbands that encourage us! I am so glad that we met through our blogs. I have loved reading your posts and I think you are creating something wonderful! Keep it up ❤️
Taylor | http://www.livingtaylored.com
I am so glad we met too! I feel like we we’re already friends somehow. Thank so much for encouraging me and for following along. I am glad we can support each other in our blogging journeys!
Court, you have the best style and a matching personality! I am ready for you to style me sister!! You inspire me to want to try new things and that’s hard for me! Because like you, I am down on myself and think I will look ridiculous in this or that! I’m super happy you bought that cute dress and can not wait for you to share it with your followers! I bet anything they will will totally agree! Keep it up chick!
Ginny you are such an awesome friend! I don’t know what I’d do without you!
Courtney!!!! I love your post!! I told skot to tell Cedar to get me the wicker J.Crew clutch for Mother’s Day bc I love yours so much! Keep doing what you’re doing!!!!
Oh my goodness, Jamie! That makes me so happy! I hold your opinion very high because you seriously have such great style and have navigated the blogosphere before. You’re awesome. I hope you get the clutch 🙂
Hey it may not be much! We’re at the beach and I’m rocking the awesome denim cutoffs cause of your advice! I love the pair I got from AE (would be never thought to look there without your advice)! So if you love it keep doing it! And yeah you’re doing great!!!
I am so glad you found yourself a good pair of cut offs and that I I was able to help! Thank you for telling me, it seriously makes me so happy to know that! I hope you have a fabulous time at the beach!
Courtney,
SO sorry it’s taken me a while to read this post! You are doing such a fantastic job and I can relate to everything here. Keep going!! Success is all relative and I definitely think you are making a difference.
Katherine
http://www.oneswainkycouple.com
Thank you so much Katherine! You are so sweet and I am so glad we connected through blogging!