Blogging Revisited: Time to Reclaim the Mojo
For today’s entry, I thought it would be good to go over a little about the blog and my plans. In the Hello and Welcome to My New Blog post, I gave a painfully short intro and not much of anything in the reader. That changes now!
When I came up with the idea for this site in early 2024, I had wanted to get back into content creation in some form. I mentioned in that short welcome blog about having a fan website for Food Network host Alton Brown. While doing the fan blog, I received offers to interview cookbook authors, be in on media pressers for other Food Network shows, and promotional items. I enjoyed challenge of coming up with one of Alton’s recipes to try, reviews of his shows, and talking about the times I met him at events. The site itself just sort of faded away because Good Eats stopped airing new episodes and I was to busy with other things.
Enter 2022. I was working at a job that wasn’t too exciting and I found myself drawn back into the idea of creating content for some online media format. In early 2021, I started a Youtube channel to document my weight loss. After the weight loss struggles mounted, I changed some of the focus to just daily things I liked to do. In 2022, I did Vlogmas for the first time but only managed to make videos for the first 10 days. Because of my job and seasonal blahs, I fell off at recording and editing. I kicked around a few ideas after that but nothing got off the ground. I tried Vlogmas for a second time last year, but only got a few days into it before failing again.
Here’s a link to that old YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lisasyoutube216/videos
Creating videos was always a joy for me, but I struggled to consistently dedicate time to content creation. My passion for making videos and writing has been with me since my teenage years. With a degree in Communications, focusing on journalism, I thought I could easily manage it. However, finding the time to produce content regularly proved to be a significant challenge.
In February, I decided to start a blog and eventually expand it into a YouTube channel. My goal was to write and create videos about topics that fascinated me and that I believed others would enjoy. Now, five months later, after purchasing the URL and setting up the basics, I still don’t have much of a blog or YouTube channel to show for it.
Despite the initial setbacks, my enthusiasm for sharing my passions hasn’t waned. This blog represents a fresh start, a platform where I can explore and discuss the topics that truly matter to me. By focusing on Creativity, Lifestyle, Productivity, and Seasonal themes, I aim to create content that resonates with readers who share similar interests. Each post will be a step towards building a community of like-minded individuals, eager to learn, grow, and be inspired together.
Creativity — In this section, I’ll dive into the diverse array of things I enjoy making. From knitting and crocheting to cross-stitching and crafting, I’ll share my passion for these activities. I’ll also explore projects involving Cricut, upcycling, and many other creative endeavors.
Lifestyle — Here I’ll cover a range of topics that reflect my everyday activities. From cooking and fitness to weight loss, clothing, thrifting, and even makeup, I’ll share insights and experiences from my daily life. This is where I’ll discuss the things I do and enjoy, offering tips and inspiration along the way
Productivity — This section will focus on strategies and tools to streamline our lives. I’ll share tips and techniques to boost efficiency and effectiveness. One of my goals is to re-read “Atomic Habits” by James Clear to reignite my productivity journey, and I’ll be sharing insights and actionable advice from the book along the way. Let’s work together to create habits that lead to a more organized and productive life.
Seasonal — This section will be all about the fun activities and traditions that help us celebrate and enjoy each season. From holiday festivities and seasonal crafts to outdoor adventures and cozy indoor projects, I’ll share ideas and experiences that make each time of year special. Let’s embrace the unique joys that each season brings and find ways to make the most of them together.
