As some of you may know, I do a daily Thought Of The Day tweet over on Twitter. It’s now going to be a regular blog feature on Mondays, so I hope you all like it. Every Monday, I will do a post using all of the previous week’s thoughts! Monday: Do you ever feel … [Read more…]
Day 24 of my A to Z Challenge. X is for X-Factor Of Writing. What Do People Mean By The Term X-Factor? It’s that one thing that sets you apart from the crowd. That special something, that while you can never quite put your finger on exactly what it is, you still know when someone has it. … [Read more…]
Day 23 of my A to Z Challenge. W is for Writing For Yourself. I took part in Monday nights #bdibNA Twitter chat on Monday 11th May. We discussed, amongst other things, what out greatest fears are with regards to our blogs, which inspired me to write this post. I’ve always had a fear that no … [Read more…]
Have you ever read something that’s stayed with you long after you finished reading it? That’s how this post about victim blaming came about. Last week I read this post on the Handbag Mafia blog. Have a read – it’s extremely thought provoking! I read the post and left a comment, and I thought that would … [Read more…]
Day 21 of my A to Z Challenge. U is for Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam: Why I Love America! Can you say you love a place you’ve never been to? I hope so because that’s exactly what I’m doing here. It may be based wholly on stereotypes and the media, and I may be way off … [Read more…]
Day 20 of my A to Z Challenge. T is for Twitter. Twitter is the most amazing tool to promote your blog. As I’ve spent more time on Twitter, I’ve learned how to use it a lot more effectively, and I really wish I had known some of this stuff when I first started out, so … [Read more…]
Day 19 of my A to Z Challenge. S is for Signs You Are Addicted To Blogging. Ever think you might be addicted to blogging? Read on and find out! You know you are addicted to blogging when: 1. You switch on your laptop/pc/iPad, and check your blog stats before you even open … [Read more…]
Day 18 of my A to Z Challenge. R is for Reasons I’m Happy. Unless something truly terrible has happened to you, I believe being happy is a choice. You can look at your life and pick fault and be unhappy, or appreciate the little things and be happy. I would love to say I’m one of … [Read more…]
Day 17 of my A to Z Challenge. Q is for Quotes To Live By. These are my 10 quotes I love enough to try and live by! 1. Do. Or do not do. There is no try. Yoda 2. The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. Coco Chanel 3. Be Yourself; everyone … [Read more…]
Day 16 of my A to Z Challenge. P is for Phobias. I think it’s fair to say that everyone is scared of something. The important part is how you handle the fear. You need to find a way to deal with it. Whether that be by not putting yourself in the path of whatever you are … [Read more…]