April 18, 2014

5 Reasons I Haven’t Hit Big Blogger Status

Hitting the one year mark of blogging has forced me to reflect upon my journey as a blogger. I started out mainly in the running niche, then have since branched out and evolved more into a wellness and lifestyle blog. (I guess anyway, let me know if you have another category for me lol). That being said, I’ve also come across 100’s of other blogs in all categories. One thing I’ve noticed is that alot of the “bigger” bloggers are all kinda the same. I’m almost convinced they all secretly belong to an exclusive club like the Illuminati and this is all a conspiracy…I kid…mostly….

Since really my only dream in life is to join this club (don’t try to deny it, I know it’s real) I’ve pinpointed the following reasons why they won’t let me join their secret society. (I’m apologizin in advance that these aren’t fitness goals Mar, but they are life goals so those count right? lol)

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1. I’m not married, getting married, or have a man in my life right now…yup Single Girl alert! I have no cute hubby nicknames, date recaps, wedding planning, or babies/kids for blog fodder. I’m not bitter about it at all, nope not this girl. My naked finger, tear soaked pillow, and I are doing just fine thank you……..but just in case, anyone have a cute brother they wanna set me up with? Friend?…ok fine distantly related cousin?

2. I have no fur children….once upon a time I had a cat whose name was TK (aka something I can’t repeat out loud, but it starts with Thunder). He was the most adorable kittycat-man, but alas my apartment doesn’t allow pets. He now resides with my Parents and loves my Mother more than me. As you can imagine being abandoned by a cat did wonders for my self-confidence and man-catching abilities….

3. I don’t drink copious amounts of [insert beverage here]….wine, tea, coffee, (tequila for you crazies out there)…..Can we still be friends if I don’t offer you a hot beverage to chat over or regale you with my tales of how many ~~bottles~~ glasses of wine I had before writing this? For you fitness enthusiasts out there, I nary have a protein shake or smoothie to offer either. As soon as room temperature water becomes hip I’ll have everyone beat though! (mad cackle)

4. I don’t pray to the Trader Joe Gods, “eat clean,” go on juice cleanses, or find the paleo diet even remotely tempting. Call me crazy but I like grilled cheese sandwiches, hold the weird combinations, and dessert that’s not made from dates or mashed bananas. When did casseroles go out of style anyway?…Oh wait, the 90’s? Fair enough…

5. I have no desire to drink the kool-aid that is Disney. It’s one big money making scam and the parks are the cesspits of America not where my dreams are made….hear that? That’s the sound of everyone rushing to unfollow me….well darn, now I’ll never make it to the big time. I take it back! Bring me the kool-aid!!

Bonus: my food photos weren’t shot in a studio by a 6 million dollar camera. I used my….wait for it….iphone. Ahh I said it and I know somewhere there’s a food blogger crying into her perfectly lit bowl of photo-ready oatmeal. For that I am truly sorry. I mean who wants to eat teary oatmeal?…that’s the real tragedy here. Let’s think about that for a second….

Things for my blogger bucket list….one day I’ll see those shiny lights and know I’ve been inducted into the Blogger Secret Society. Until then, I guess I better start working on gettin a man, a pet, a beverage addiction, and a real camera…Did I leave anything out?

In all seriousness, I write b/c I love it and my many readers and subscribers are nothing to scoff at anyway. I could do a heck of a lot more than what I do to try and get followers but that’s not why I write. I write to make real connections not just get my name out there or make some dough. So I promise not to sell-out if you won’t (again I joke…calm down)

What other “big blogger” trends do I not follow? What about you?

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http://californiaendlesssummer.wordpress.com Kaitlin

Girl you crack me up and make my day. I like to thing our blogs are one of a kind – just waiting for some random string of thoughts to grace everyone’s presence just because we can. My, it’s almost like sometimes my life is an eCard. I dig all your blogger happenings or non happenings
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  eCards can be really fun, so at least there’s that lol. I def agree that we are on the same wavelength!
http://www.wearflowersinyourhair.com nina

This is my first time here..from the link up…but girl, I like you.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Yay, welcome, welcome!
http://ncffgfoa.wordpress.com d20girl

Well, I might eventually forgive you for not loving Disney because this was a great post otherwise ;). I’m in the same boat but I know I’ll never make it big because (1) I’ve got a demanding full time job so I can only blog and do social media Friday through Sunday (2) I’m totally socially awkward so I don’t network well at all and (3) my niche is pretty full already, so I mainly write for me. Meh, I’d love to make it sort-a-big but I’m really happy that I have made a few friends who read and interact.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  To clarify I do love DIsney movies, just not a fan of the parks…or really any theme parks lol. And I totally lol’d on the socially awkward part b/c Me TOO!! haha. The most important thing is to write for yourself anyway
http://www.fairytalesandfitness.com Meranda@fairytalesandfitness

This is so funny! I LOL more than once because I know exactly what you are talking about!
P.S, I love grilled cheese. I’ve recently started grilling PBJ too! It’s amazing!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  I’m so glad! 😀 grilled pb&j!?!? Do tell me more!
http://yousignedupforwhat.com Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?!

I like to think I’m just me and not trying to copy anyone, but you are right that blogs in [insert category] are a dime a dozen! Hopefully we can all have our unique voice and people who love reading our words!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  I agree, and you definitely have your own voice and try to have my own as well. Yay for unique blog friends
http://katywidrick.com Katy Widrick

I loved this! And as someone who has blogged since the dark days of 2007, I can tell you that the feeling of being on the outside looking in never goes away, whether you have 100 page views or 100,000 — but something that helps me not get too bummed or overwhelmed: you truly NEVER know who you are influencing. Even if your audience is smaller than the so-called “big bloggers,” remember that you have a platform that touches and influences people in a really positive way.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Good to know the feeling is mutual for everyone lol. But you’re so right, our words do influence others and it’s important to put a positive message out there
http://ranchcookie.wordpress.com ranchcookie

Haha I can totally relate I don’t have even the slightest trace of a man in my life! My pets are living at my parents as well, I do love teas, coffees and protein shakes but I rarely if ever mention them and my food photos are taken on my iPhone too haha and I never take the time to even clean the plate up I’m always to hungry to care !
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  We are almost the same person then, cheers to us!! haha
http://snowcreamandsyrup.com Ashley @ Snow Cream and Syrup

This is great. I’m married, but no kiddos or pets. I drink normal amounts of coffee and wine but don’t feel an overwhelming urge to talk about it all the time. However, I DO love Disney but understand completely if you don’t. It has changed in the last few years, and is much more focused on $ than it used to be.

What I’ve also grown to realize after blogging for a few months is that I tried to be like the “big” bloggers but hated doing it. The ones I enjoy reading the most don’t have a billion followers, but are just real, honest people. After a while, the big blogs all sound the same. I think I’m kind of done trying to go that direction and would rather just kind of be… me! So thanks for posting this.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Agree, agree, agree!! I started really getting traction when I wrote what I wanted and didn’t follow the so-called “rules” And as clarification, I do love Disney movies…I should have included that lol
http://lexwenning.wordpress.com Lex

the way i see it, if you enjoy blogging then do it for you and don’t worry about making it big! i have a small handful of readers and they are all so wonderful that it makes me realize it’s truly about quality over quantity!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  I am SO on board with that girl. I’m rather have a small group of readers and friends instead of massive amounts of nameless stats
http://headlongrunningbetty.wordpress.com Running Betty

I love this and I love your blog! You’re definitely one of a kind! And I actually appreciate your single girl status, non-pretentious organic/paleo diet (because I’m A) Not interested in diets and B) Can’t afford it!), and Disney hating (I have no desire to EVER run a Disney race!). You’re a REAL person with an awesome sense of humor and are someone I can relate to. That’s what makes your blog amazing and one of a kind!

I have been blogging for a little over 6 months and know I will never hit big time blogger status either. I use my blog as an outlet to write about what is interesting to me, and if I can actually influence even one persons life in a positive way that is an added bonus. I also have a full time job and not much time to blog and promote myself via copious amounts of blog comments and social media promos. I wouldn’t have to to actually live my life if I made blogging that big of a priority.

Bottom line, keep being you because you rock!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Aww thanks And I completely agree with you. You’ve got the right attitude so just keep writing for you and good people will come I promise!
  - http://headlongrunningbetty.com Running Betty
    
    Thank you! You’re so sweet! As long as I can amuse myself, that’s all that matters, right? Lol
http://shhfithappens.com Sarah

haha, love it! Glad someone said it about Disney! I mean, if someone wants to take me to Disneyland/ world, don’t get me wrong, I will have my bags packed in 10 minutes, but I do not care to read about costumes and castles and kinds on blogs all day!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Haha I agree, though I’m not much of a theme park fan…too many people. I’d rather go hikin in God’s beautiful country instead
  - http://shhfithappens.com Sarah
    
    Agreed!
http://dancingtorunning.com Kathryn @ Dancing to Running

Great post! While there are bloggers out there who strive to be big and famous, that’s not why most of us start blogging. I’d much rather read a sincere, honest, and unique blogger’s thoughts than those from somebody who is doing it just to try and make money or attract thousands of followers. Keep being you and those who want to read will follow!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  I agree, while stats and numbers are awesome, I much rather prefer the real relationships and connections that I’ve made
http://arunnershenanigans.blogspot.com/ Lesley

New reader I started blogging so my friends could keep up with what I was doing, so my goal wasn’t really to become a “big blogger.” I’m having fun blogging, which is more important to me.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Well welcome, glad to have you! And yes, the minute blogging stops being fun, trust me I won’t be around any longer lol
http://www.marontherun.com Mar on the Run!

I love you in so many ways for so many reasons and this post is why!! I always say to others to be YOU! I could care less about page views just like engaging with and meeting awesome people like you! I wish you lived closer to me as a fellow single, childless and petless gal we could rule the world! 😉 and please, you don’t ever have to follow the theme 😉
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Oh girl we are totally gonna rule the world together!! And yes, yes, and MORE YES to meeting up in Boston this summer when you’re in town 😀
http://kelsielou.com KelsieLou

That’s what makes us all different. The cookie cutter blogs are predictable and less authentic. Keep it real and be yo’self! That’s #1 blogging in my book. Don’t focus on the thinga you don’t like or fall under the category of, cut out your own niche. The name of your blog alone speaks volumes.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  I like your book, can I read some more? What would #2 be? lol
http://txa1265.wordpress.com/ txa1265

That was freakin’ hilarious! And so true in many ways … except that I don’t think becoming yet another uni-voiced drone should be a goal. If you look at the larger running / healthy living blogs, and if you have followed them for some amount of time, you will see that they have to do certain things in order to get all of the ‘badges’ that feed them cash, and others trying to ‘break the code’ feed egos (some of them are really insufferable).

On one ‘junket’ last year I had a bunch of time with a fairly successful ‘mommy blogger’ (it was a car company, we shared drive times), who had started out doing it for money saving tips and tricks and couponing … and eventually managed to make money – but as a result she has people coming into her house to watch her kids (she is a ‘stay at home mom’) … so essentially she has in-home day care so she can do a blog about being a stay-at-home blog and then her husband didn’t take a new job so he could continue his flexible schedule and she could take these trips …

I can’t even.

Personally, I’m married with teens, have pets, working on ‘clean eating’ and have had a few fun trips to Disney with our boys … but I totally get what you are saying in how those thread into everything with some bloggers. My marriage makes ME happy – but I am far from one of those who thinks that because I am married everyone should be … can’t stand those people!

So I hope you never join the cult … because that could possibly cause me to unfollow!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  I promise not to join the cult don’t worry, it’s much more fun to joke about it anyway 😉 And I by no means think any of those things are bad to have as a blogger, just pokin a bit of fun. I’d still be middle of the pack me if I was married, had a dog, and loved Disney.
http://seeyouinaporridge.blogspot.com Kristen

this is hilarious! glad i found your blog i am married, with 2 fur babies, i don’t drink any of the popular liquids either (unless beer counts?) .. oh but I do love me some Disney. what can I say 😉 I think it’s the Aussie in me, having it so far away all my life, I can’t get enough of it as an adult.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Yay I’m glad to have you 😀 And I am in no way against being married or having fur kids (I’m jealous to be honest lol) I was being super sarcastic. We are all awesome no matter our criteria
http://runjenny.tumblr.com Jennifer

This was hilarious! Made my morning. I love me some grilled cheese (and I saw a post with an egg on top!)
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Grilled cheese is the King of all sandwiches!!
http://thegrowingupdiaries.com/ Jamie @ The Growing Up Diaries

I qualify for 4 out of 5 of these items and I’m not a big blogger.. so there must be something else going on that we’re missing. But honestly, I think that as long as you’re being true to yourself, that’s what matters and you’ll attract genuine followers!
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Sigh, I haven’t cracked the code afterall lol In all seriousness though I agree with you
http://thehalfmadhalfmarathoner.wordpress.com Half Mad Runner

I also have not hit the big time blogger status yet, despite 1. being married, 2. having two adorable dachshunds, & 3. drinking so much coffee, I should own a Starbucks franchise. 4 & 5, I’m with you on. I don’t eat clean. I ate a KFC bowl for dinner last night and then hit an ice cream shop at 7:30pm. Disney is too crowded for me. No desire. I’d rather run races that are closer to home and have considerable smaller crowds.
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Dangit! What am I missing then? haha Totally agree on the racing part too. I’ve done a few big races and they were fun, but the smaller races have always been better for me.
http://welcometothenuthousedotcom.wordpress.com suzan

Don’t change a thing about your blog! It’s perfect the way it is! I personally don’t want to become a “big girl blogger” because I think it will change how I write and how I look at my blog. Really, it’s just for me, I never thought that I would have the amount of followers that I have right now. Last year, my resolution was to get to 22 followers, yes, that’s right, 22. I surpassed that and the best part about it is the friendships I have made!
I love your blog, it is real and honest. Keep on keepin’ on.
Maybe we should start our own secret club “Mid-sized bloggers Unite!”
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  I am so down for this new (we can decide on exclusivity later) club for the middle guys I’m thinking there may be a link-up in there…we should talk 😉 Also, 22 is a nice round number, I like it!
http://nightswatchblog.wordpress.com nights7

Finally someone else who doesn’t love Disney and isn’t afraid to admit it! I’m afraid we’re in the minority of non-Disney-Kool-Aid imbibers.
Maybe we should start our own Mediocre Blog Secret Society. It would be a much more fun club than that exclusive big blogger’s secret society (which I’m pretty sure really does exist but you might have to sacrifice one of your non-existent children (furry or otherwise) to get in).
- http://blondersideoflife.wordpress.com kelsnsher
  
  Sacrificing anything has never been big on my to-do list so I’ll stick with the middle of the pack club lol. Now we just need a secret handshake!
http://dreamoffeather.wordpress.com sylvieboeh

Maybe you are not buying your 5th nike frees, buying some new stuff every day. Post some “NEW IN” Posts every day or show your six-pack every day on instagram?? awwww… so uncool 😉
http://izofitblog.wordpress.com/ Irene

#1 – Yup
#2 – Yup
#3 – Yup
#4 – I’m paleo, although I don’t blog about food very much. LOL!.
#5 – Yup. I crossed that line in February on my last trip to Orlando. Never been a big fan of Disney movies. Now I’m totally sick of theme parks. Too bad for my 7yo. LOL!
http://eatprayrundc.com Eat Pray Run, DC

i don’t know what you’re talking about, i’m so big time i could barely find the time to post on this page. LOL (for those who don’t actually know me, i’m joking). this was funny — my basic motto in life is “do you” and that applies to blogging as well! thanks for linking up, girl
http://aeroangel16.wordpress.com Running Shutterbug

Your blog is so real and that’s what makes it awesome! I’m a newbie blogger and am having visions of blogging grandeur but may never get there either. Each blog is unique and I thoroughly enjoy my trips into the blonder side of life! Plus, I’m a huge Vols fan…so there’s that!
http://thehawvers.blogspot.com Catie

Hah! I enjoyed your post!!! I’m not a big time blogger yet either and have been blogging for almost 4 years! This list was so funny- great job
http://runwithnoregrets.blogspot.com Janelle @ Run With No Regrets

Now that you put it all together, now I see why I’m not a big blogger! Haha. I am a new blogger (under a year) and I have big goals, but the hardest thing for me is growing the audience. All I can do is be me and hopefully people will drop by, like what they see, and keep coming back! I don’t have a pet, children, ambassadorships, or a nice camera…but I have my voice and my experiences and that’s good enough for me!
http://ashleynicoleholmes.blogspot.com ashleynicole @ [real life, real love.]

Popping over from the link up, and man you’re funny! Haha I especially love the drink obsession point. Totally true. Every blogger I follow is always talking about their Starbucks or their mimosas, while I’m just chillin’ over here drinking water Excited to hear more of what you’ve got to say in the future
http://zanetaruns.blogspot.com Zaneta @ Runner’s Luck

haha!! i love this!! I’m with you on ALL of your excuses… i mean reasons 😉 EXCEPT I am married… but my hubby would prefer to not make an appearance on my blog and I try to honor that! So that means… we’re twins!!! 😉
You’re too cute! I love your blog!
Cat

You are one witty girl! I too have no beverage addiction. This was fantastic, keep it up!
http://www.redhairandrunningshoes.blogspot.com Jen

So, you have about thirty responses here. That’s pretty big! If I get more than five responses on a post, I’m riding high! I have to agree with you on some things…the nicknames for the husbands, the photos of cats….the Disney thing….especially the Disney thing. Who would believe so many people want to fully dedicate their blogs to that corporation? Just keep going. You’ll get where you want to be eventually.
http://mommyinsports.com Kristen

I LOVE this! I take pics with my iphone too…the vsco cam app rocks! And trust me…you don’t want a husband!
http://http//dailycupofkate.com Katie @ dailycupofkate

haha this is great!! I also don’t have a fancy camera and don’t plan on getting one. My luck I’d drop it the day I got the thing and break it. Happy weekend!
http://harveyeverafter.wordpress.com harveyeverafter

Haha! This is a great post! (btw…you should totally drink the Disney koolaid)

Elise @ Harvey Ever After
http://www.imdancingintherain.com/ Jennifer Hall

SITS Facebook page, click your Bloglovin link, follow you, see the title of this post, click it, read it, LOVE IT! This is true….and very clever. Nice to meet you!
Rachel G

I’m married…but I’m pretty sure that’s not merely a big blogger trend… 😛
I don’t have any pets (my husband has a cat, but I claim no ownership of or involvement with it), I don’t drink coffee or tea or alcohol and I don’t go on diets, either. I think you have something there with a lot of the “big bloggers” seeming and looking very much the same. But then I wonder if anything is ACTUALLY reading those blogs….I find it much most interesting to read blogs with a few more quirky details.
http://dancetothefinishline.blogspot.com Samantha W.

I love this! While I definitely drink the Disney kool-aid, I think we all feel the pressure to fit some kind of “mold.” I started my blog for a specific reason, and while it can be frustrating to see others with hundreds more followers than me, I’ll keep on doing what I’m doing because it’s really more about the personal satisfaction anyway. Keep on doing you girl, because it seems to be working!
http://blushandbarbells.wordpress.com blushandbarbells

Hmm I have Numbers 1 & 2 but they don’t seem to have given me club membership. Probably because Numbers 1 & 2 love each other more than they love me.
http://www.lifebetweenthemiles.com Sara @ lifebetweenthemiles

This totally cracked me up. While I am married and have a dog, all the other things are true about me too. I think the best blogs I read don’t fall into the “typical” blogger mold…embrace your uniqueness, that is why you are so awesome!!
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eahlbum

LOL I loved this post! We can make our own club and take over blog world 😉
Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com

Bahahahahahahahaha Amen amen amen sista!

I detest taking pictures (like every girl, I love having them, but that is why photo happy friends are the best)

I honestly had NO desire to be self hosted for the LONGEST time but have been re0thinking that over the past few weeks so we shall see.

Love this!
http://myfitfocusedlife.com myfitfocusedlife

Too funny! I love the lightheartedness of your writing. For the record – I use my iphone camera 99% of time. Nope, my photos do not look like the ones from Real Living, but I’m just keepin’ it real!
http://mybeautyboxreview.com Angie Nelson

I think we could be blogging besties. Pave your own road. You’ll enjoy a much better view!
http://gravatar.com/thesecondset thesecondset

Cute blog post…. I don’t have a fabulous niche’ at all for my blog… I just say what I want to say when I want to say it! It works for me…. Found you on SITS girls link up on FB.
http://twitter.com/HappilyEmbellis Happily Embellished (@HappilyEmbellis)

Good writing! So glad I found your blog. Thanks for writing. #throwbackthursday
balmtomysoul

Wow- for not being “big” you have a ton of comments…and you’re funny…and sincere. Made me reevaluate my smallness. Enjoyed my visit thoroughly!
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http://apaceofbalance.blogspot.com Michele @ A pace of balance

I didn’t really know what I was doing when I started blogging less than a year ago and I still don’t. I just started “networking” as a blogger early this year and have enjoyed getting to know fellow bloggers. I hope some people like my writing, learn something, get a good laugh at times and maybe find inspiration. If it’s 1 person or 10 people I’m good with that.
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http://darlinrae.wordpress.com DarlinRae

So much truth happening here… I can’t afford a DSLR and have no idea how to use one. Paleo is a bunch of crap. I love cheese and sugar and beer. While I do have a man, I don’t write about our dates (who cares except me?), and yes, I’m obsessed with our cat, but I try to keep the obsession to a minimum on my blog 😉
http://runningwithsam.wordpress.com runningwithsam

Hahaha, this is fantastic! I think I love the smaller blogs better than the cookie cutter mainstream blogs. I don’t drink the Disney running Kool-Aid either, but put on The Little Mermaid and will belt it out with the best of ’em.
http://lobsterpeach.blogspot.com/ Eileen (Lobster Meets Peach)

I am married with three kiddos and I do drink wine. Maybe I have not made it in the “big leagues” due to the fact we have never taken the kids to Disney World? 😉

Loved your honest post. I hope to stay true to you because at the end of the day that is all that matters!
http://www.deliciouslyactive.me bri @ deliciously active

Ha! I love this! And girl, I’m with you on the “no beverages to offer…but I do have a whole lotta water to go around.” I may even get fancy and offer ice for your water! Ooooh. Big time status over here!
http://expandng.com lisacng

I know this is an old post but I thought it was pretty funny. Seems like all “big” bloggers have at least one of these things going on huh? Well, be ready to be the most awesomest single lady blogger out there :).
http://www.foodboozeandbaggage.com Food, Booze, & Baggage

I’m terrible about dates…I scheduled a baby shower Super Bowl Sunday-I don’t watch sports, how was I suppose to know. Don’t tell anyone but I find people who go on their honeymoon to Disney creepy I really want to go to Harry Potter World but I want them to offer me an adult only day to do it 😉 (I realize that is not technically Disney but I lump all into one)
http://penniesandpaper.blogspot.com/ Julia Dom @ Pennies & Paper

Funny post, and sadly quite accurate!
elleseesyou

i don’t have a fancy pants camera or use photoshop! i do have a pup, and he’s kinda the cutest dog ever. 😉
http://klutzinhh.blogspot.com lauren

I guess you touched upon going out to eat and photo taking. if it were me. i would much prefer to make home made nachos.. you know like the tortilla chips and shredded cheese from (insert your food store) and pop it in the microwave.

great post
http://www.sundaesandspaghetti.blogspot.com Danielle

Very clearly, I have just happened upon your blog and am stalking/reading many of your posts. This made me laugh so hard! I have been blogging for a little over a year and still haven’t hit “Big Blogger Status” either. Consider me a new follower! Feel free to check my blog out.
- http://blondersideoflife.com BlonderSide
  
  Well welcome!! I’m always happy to make new friends 😀
http://www.richmondavenue.blogspot.com Megan

Sorry for post on an old post, but I love this. I love that you’re fitness orientated but don’t do all the “hip” diets and eat normal human food. It’s great to see another 20-something who’s not addicted to gluten free diets and juice cleanses.
- http://blondersideoflife.com BlonderSide
  
  No i love when I get comments on post I truly adored writing! I’m always on the look-out for new blog friends too so thank you for your words!
http://cupcakesandcrossbonesclothes.blogspot.com tori

you are absolutley perfect just the way you are!!
http://www.coralscountry.com Coral’s Country

Oh. My. gosh.

This is so epic. Number 1…CAN I GET AN AMENNNN?!?! Sheesh it feels so good to know I’m not alone. It’s like if a tree falls in the woods and no one is around, does it still make a sound? That’s how I feel about my blog!! Although I’ve got several of those drink addictions, I’d be happy to share a cup of room temp water with you any day! Cheers!
http://www.SaprinaSays.blogspot.com Saprina Says

As a new small time blogger I really enjoyed reading this! Thanks for sharing so candidly what so many small bloggers are thinking!
http://diddleydiddley.com Susanne

I love this! I’m all for “small” bloggers who write because they love it. Keep on rocking!
http://www.elizabethwithlove.com Elizabeth Archer

This. Is. Hilarious. I feel like a bit of a stalker reading some of your old posts now that I’m following you but…seriously these are all the things I hate about the “Famous Bloggers,” as I call them. Like, sorry but my fiancé would laugh in my face if I asked him to photograph my outfits with a professional camera and lighting and I don’t care that anyone’s baby is the size of a cantaloupe at week 35. Here’s to striving to stay original and real on the Internet, lol! #keepinitreal
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http://www.sarahintheglasses.blogspot.com Sarah @ Sarah in the Glasses

I just came across your blog, and angels began to sing when I read this post. Since I live in NYC, my oh-so-glamorous life full of brunches and a boyfriend (who does not take pictures for me, the shame!) should have rocketed me to the top by now, but alas, here I am. In fact, I kinda prefer it that way: I get to eat my brunch while it’s still hot because I don’t feel obligated to Instagram it every single time, I can leave the apartment in whatever I want because who’s going to recognize me, and my boyfriend and I can actually enjoy Central Park instead of searching for the perfect spot/lighting to have a super “casual” photo shoot. It’s a rough life, but someone has to make those famous NYC bloggers look good. Here’s to writing for the love of it!

Sarah | sarahintheglasses.blogspot.com

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