Get back into blogging.
Hello, again. That was one hell of a hiatus, wasn’t it? Nearly two years have passed since I wrote my last entry on this site.
After losing the inspiration to keep my food blog going, I was tempted to shut down the site and simply use Instagram to share certain parts of my life. I compared myself to too many other similar sites and was always noticing the things I could have done better, instead of acknowledging the things I did well. I saw a lot of competition for the field of food blogging and didn’t think I would stand a chance in it. For a long period of time, I saw no point in continuing something which I had no interest in and had given up too easily on.
During the month of December however, I felt an inkling of desire to begin blogging again. The desire grew and grew; by Christmas, I already knew that my New Year’s resolutions list would include starting up the blog again.
So here we are; I’m back.
This time, things will go a little differently. No longer will I blog purely about food; instead, I’ll share some my thoughts, travels and art. It’s nice to have this space here, it serves as yet another creative outlet for me and if there is one thing you should know about me, it is that I am always creating something, whether it be composing, photographing, filming, baking, or writing.
This post has two purposes. First, to announce my return to blogging and second, to introduce a new ten(ish)-part series that will chronicle me throughout the year as I aim to complete the 10 items on my New Year’s resolutions list. I’ll put this post into the new “Thoughts” section of my site, which I suspect will be housing many more posts.
Now that my website is up and running again, I can successfully cross one thing off of my list of New Year’s resolutions. And don’t get me wrong here, this is not a list of “tasks” which I am trying to get done and out of the way with. I’d like to think of this as a more organized way of reaching my goals and to grow as a person, even if I don’t end up completing the list.
Each of the 10 things on my list represents something more than what the surface might show. For me, getting back into blogging means to reopen an old channel of creativity and to try my hand again at something I thought I’d quit doing.
Chewy
Given the time and resources, I believe anyone can be successful at their craft. But making art is more than just studying the work of those who have succeeded, learning to take high quality photographers, and mastering grammar. There’s a mental side to making art that deals with authenticity and the good news is that, in my opinion, you learn through the process of being and doing, through the very act of creation itself.
It’s good to learn from those who have succeeded, however comparison can often be a destructive, rather than productive, force. There’s an adage about comparing ourselves to others, which is mostly true. It is unhealthy to stress our own unique gifts (warts and all!) against those of others – since we all have unique gifts to offer the world. I see your return to the blogosphere as a reflection of your own self-reflection and evolution.
Plus, you are one of the very few people on this earth that chose to share their thoughts and actions (the rule of law – there are consequences for our actions) and inspire others by living a life that is true to your values and desires. Just as you develop your Self and become more aligned with your path, through every experience, your self changes and grows, and with every piece of art you create, your style changes and grows.
Keep going!
Ah cutie. I am happy to hear that you are back. I should write for my blog, too 😀
I will sign up to get updates.
See you in may
Thank you my dear! See you in May, I’m so excited 🙂
It’s wonderful that you started your blog again and I wish you the best for it. I think it’s great to share you thoughts and ideas with other people. You motivate them and it even motivates me to finish my own resolutions for 2018 when I see how you are doing yours 🙂 But you shouldn’t put yourself under pressure to finish all of your resolutions. Just do whatever feels right for you. Viel Glück 🙂
You’re so sweet, thanks Jana! I’m glad that I am able to motivate you. Good luck with your A-levels 🙂
Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us! 🙂
Thanks Carolina 🙂