When I first started this journey of blogging back in July 2008, I had no idea what I was doing. I started blogging as an outlet…a place to vent. I created the pseudonym Miss Blondie so that I could be anonymous. I didn’t tell a lot of people about my blog at first because I wanted this to be my space where I could just “let it all out.” For the longest time, I kept my online life and real life separate. I didn’t advertise my blog on facebook or even tell people online what my real name was.
But somewhere over the course of the year and a half, it changed. Facebook and blogging crossed over. I began to get excited and talk freely about my blogging. People actually know my real name. Its Nicole, in case you don’t already know. I started doing reviews and giveaways and loved it. People in my real life began actually reading my blog.
But this is where the problem lies.
This may sound weird but because people I see on a daily basis read my blog, I feel as though I have to filter things. I don’t tell certain people (like my co-workers) things about my life because I don’t want them to know but they read my blog. So I can’t really be open and talk about things that I want to talk about anymore.
There is a lot going on in my life right now and I need to write about it. I have to get it out and off my chest. So things are gonna change around here.
I am re-focusing my blog. I talked about it on my Momtv show last week and this week. I am going back to my roots (applause). I am cutting back on the reviews and giveaways. I am going to start writing more about everything going on in my life.
No holds barred.
I’m gonna be more open about my life and honest.
And if you don’t like what I have to say, tough.
I am not a mommy blogger. I am not a review/giveaway blogger. I have no niche. I answer to no one. Therefore, I’m writing whatever the hell i want. Writing is my passion, it always has been. I would honestly love to become a published author, I want to write a novel, its been my dream since i was little. I watched the movie Julie and Julia and maybe that’s where all this is coming from….. friggin movie was inspiring. Dammit, I wanna have my blog made into a mini-series on HBO too, lol. Okay, so realistically that’s not gonna happen but I can pretend that it might.
So be prepared for some fun posts. I’m even gonna tell you all the juicy details of my dates (if i ever go on any). So buckle up! Its gonna be a fun ride…i hope.
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That’s the problem I have as well. Everyone under the sun knows about my blog. Family, friends and co-workers. That is the reason I don’t write about anything on my blog. I kinda hate it because there are days I just wanna let it all out. Maybe I will start as well. Or just start another one? My blog now is mainly reviews and giveaways so we will see. I’m looking forward to your posts!
LOL!!! Did you read my blog post from last week??? I said almost the exact same thing!
Cant wait Nicole! Keep up the good work! Cant wait to see what you write!
YAY! I am glad to see you saying this! You need to be YOU! The person we love!!
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I have seen you a couple times on MomTV and I think you’re a great person. I think you would have lots to say and I really love humor, which I think you have a lot of. Looking forward to your posts.
OMG I totally understand what you mean about wanting to keep things separate! I don’t tell any of my real life friends / family about my blog because this is like my “private getaway” from all of them, if ya know what I mean? And then at the same time I am kinda too scared to write anything too personal on my blog in case they do find it?!
I have FaceBook, but I literally have NO friends on it as I don’t accept anyone because I just use it ocassionally to sign up for coupons from retail stores, LOL.
OMG as I am typing this I realize how crazy I must sound! I swear, I am not though. Ha ha!!
Okay I might have to take your cue and start letting it all blend together too as its kinda hard keeping everythign separate. LOL
I know you know that I read your blog and I love it! And you inspire me in many ways about life and mom hood and all those other shenanigans. But I have a feeling that you want to write about recent things in your life that may or may not have to do with me or things related to me… So dont hold anything back, or if there is something you dont want me to read let me know and I wont read it. Maybe we can let your blog world know who I am because well I am kinda a big deal.. LOL
. No but really there is some significant changes in your life that I am quit frankly alarmed that you havent written about. Also if you want to say anything negative about you know who dont hold back on that too. Its your life, its your blog and its your REAL feelings and I am not here to judge you or anything. So let it role baby let it role!!!
Thank you for the kind words!! You know I’m here if you need anything. And I love that you read my blog and are so understanding! With big events, such as the one you’re referring too, I’m always a little weary about posting them on my blog. Its very personal and I need to make sure I write when I have a clear head, ya know. I’ve also talked about it on my show already so that helps with the whole letting it out. But you are welcome to read anything! And maybe one of these days I’ll write an “Intro to Tania” post, LOL!!
I think it’s great you guys can get along so well. I’d kill for Stoney’s ex to be like Nicole! SERIOUSLY! I really think Hunter will only benefit from all of your love. I agree too! You know I’m always here love!
Yeah I totally understand! I know that the event we are talking about is really a super duper big deal with sooooooo many crazy emotions attached, good ones, bad ones, confusing ones… All of them really. Writing is your outlet, writing is your art. Its like painting and drawing for me. Its how I like to deal with my emotions. Thats why I said i was surprised that you havent written about it yet. Because I am sure you are overwhelmed with emotions and need to get it out (but you said you talked about it on your show, so that makes sense). anyway…
I know a lot of this is between the 3 of you, so if you feel like I am over stepping my bounds PLEASE let me know. I just like being involved because I am so empathetic and can understand all sides of the issues. Plus I have been on your side of this whole situation the whole time. Its just been getting the other one to connect with his emotions, his pride and his integrity. Also if it doesnt bother you I would like to be involved because it is important to me. I am not sure why it just seems like everything would be better and easier if the lines of communication were open for all of us.
Just promise we will always be honest with one another. I mean are relationship is a really really weird in terms of dynamics so if I do something that makes you angry or upset or sad or anything let me know.. I promise I will try to fix it in anyway possible. I dont know why I am writing all this on your blog should have sent you an email. With that said.. going to write more down in an email. XOXOXOX