Blogger Confessions

My awesome blogger buddy, Megan, over at The Nerdy Girlie shared some of her blogger confessions and asked her followers to do the same. I think this is a great idea, because a lot of the time, I feel like bloggers don’t really talk about what goes on behind the scenes – even with each other! It’s been refreshing to read other bloggers’ lists and see that I am not alone in the things I struggle with and equally, the things I enjoy as being part of the ever-growing blogosphere.

1. I wish I had more time for my blog. Even though it may not seem like it, I have a full-time job away from the blog. This makes it very difficult to focus 100% on it, which always makes me feel like I’m not churning out the best content, promoting it enough on social media or updating the layout enough. I often find Sundays to be my go-to day for blogging, along with any free mornings I may have where I feel inspired. However, I really wish I had more free time to make it more of a priority. Yep, you could say I have blogger’s guilt.

2. I get super shy & awkward about promoting the blog. Even though I am basically obsessed with my blog and blogging in general, I get very timid and shy when at an event where I should be promoting myself. I know that this is the number one must-do when it comes to getting more exposure, but I tend to all of a sudden become an introvert. I’m trying my best to overcome this phobia (?!), but it’s definitely been an uphill battle. I feel so torn: I want my baby to be seen, but I tend to keep her a secret. If anyone else feels this way, please let me know. I always feel like I am completely alone with these mixed messages!

3. I am so impatient with photo editing. So I don’t edit my photos most of the time. That job goes to the hubs, who is an amazing photographer. He takes all my pictures and does the dirty work afterwards. However, I am merciless with the turn around time. I always feel like such a jerk, but I am constantly hounding him to get them to me about .436 seconds after they are taken. Poor guy. I’m sure he has nightmares of me saying, “Are my photos ready?“

4. I would love to do this full time. Although I can straight up say that my full time job is my passion, I don’t think it’s impossible to have more than one in this life. Blogging definitely shares the stage. I tried to stop blogging for some time, but I literally lasted a month before the pining was just too much to handle. I have many friends that blog full time and I have to admit: I get pretty envious of their opportunities, schedules and experiences. However, little Ms. Melificent has to pay the bills, so for now, it is just a pipe dream until someone sprinkles me with that magical pixie dust that can make it a reality.

5.  I couldn’t be happier about switching the focus of my blog. Although at first I was so, so nervous, I think making Melificent a geeky fashion blog was the best decision I have made. Granted, this means I have to stress about redesigning and rebranding and new business cards and, and, and, BUT it is so worth it. I find it so much easier to put together blog posts and find content. It’s something I live in every day, so I also feel like I’m writing from more of an honest place, which probably makes me seem more relatable and genuine. It’s also given me the opportunity to sync up with other amazing geeky girl bloggers, which I am so thankful for!

Are you a blogger? If so, I want to hear your secrets!