I have been super busy over the last couple of weeks, and as well as not being able to focus enough time, on getting this lovely little addition of happiness to my life off the ground, I have not taken enough time for myself.
Today I was up at the crack of dawn (literally, even the sun was like ”are you sure”) to do the food shopping with my dear old daddy. I had planned on doing walk the walk upon my return - as I haven't managed to over the past couple of weeks. But I ain't gonna lie, it was cold as fuck this morning and as soon as I stepped back in my house and felt the central heating, walking outside for 2 hours was no longer an option. So I made some kippers and eggs for breakfast, wrapped myself up in my fleece blanket and took relaxation to a new level. That was going well for a couple of hours, but then in true me form, I started cleaning my room. Sometimes it can be good to have a cleanup or a clear out. It can be very relaxing for the mind. I read an article in closer magazine (it was either that or heat, I only keep the two in my bathroom on a weekly basis, I mean you should always have something to read on the toilet right) A lady said she cleared out 6500 items and she felt great for it. I'm willing to bet that she did. However, If I cleared out that many items I’d probably be walking around naked with just my phone. I do appreciate not having too much clutter though, it's amazing how much that can stress you out. After getting stuck in, dusting on top of the wardrobe and re-arranging my shoe boxes, I figured I had earned a cuppa and a couple of biscuits 😁
I have spent the rest of the day setting up social media for this blog. Yes, the time has come for me to finally let the world know that I am writing a blog and am actually trying to make it a part of my future. I'm definitely scared of the reactions of people I do know and people I don't. But I cannot stay in my safe bubble forever, its time to take the next step. So I have added to my Instagram, created a Facebook page and have started sharing posts to it, Twitter and Pinterest. Should I be going back to the first and sharing them all? Should I just be sharing from today onwards? Are my blog and social media professional enough to make this work? The answer to all of the above is I don't know. This is definitely a learning on the job kind of situation. I'm just happy that I have been doing this long enough that I feel confident enough to share it with the world. Happy that I enjoy writing my posts. Happy that it's giving me something else to work towards.
Until I figure out how to link my social media accounts to the sidebar or my blog, please see the info below
FB Page: Shenelle Bowen
Twitter: @babygirlbowen
Instagram: babygirlbowen
Pinterest: Shenelle Bowen
Have a great day, remember you are a unicorn and don't let anyone shit on your rainbow ❤️
I haven't been able to give my blog as much as attention as I would like. I can see why people do this full time.
There is a lot of work that goes into building a blog. Its not just writing some words on a page and pressing go. As well as committing time to writing, you need to commit to learning the other aspects that go into creating a successful blog. Thankfully for me I didn't think it was going to be a walk in the park, which is great or I may be ready to quit right now. I'm super overwhelmed trying understand the different lingoes, but I assume this will all make more sense in due time. So rather than eating an entire packet of snickers miniatures and stressing over SEO's & Widgets (I know what SEO is now, still think a widget could be an animal in the Zoo) , I have reminded myself that A) I'm only a month in B) The weekend is coming and I can spend a lot more time on it . C)The most important one of all STOP PANICKING - its my blog and the only pace I need to go at is mine.
I have joined a couple of blogging groups on Facebook and have had some good advice and useful tips. I have managed to add one of my posts to my Pinterest board - yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay me. This may seem like a simple task to some. Baby steps are better than no steps. So I have calmed my chaotic ass down in a bid to remind myself that I am meant to be having fun with my blog. The hope is in the next few weeks I will have more of a social media presence, not just to get it out there, but also for the challenge of learning something new- because navigating through this world is like going back to school for me (but this time in a good way)
Have a great day, remember you are a unicorn and don't let anyone shit on your rainbow 💓
The great thing about friends are, they can come into your life at anytime. Some when you least expect it and some when you need them the most.
I met up with my darling Jiggy aka My Stalker and Rooley aka The Ying to my Yang. I met both of them at my old work place. We haven’t managed to meet up this year yet, but I am so glad we made the time tonight. I miss them. I may not see or speak to them as often as I’d like - we all have our own lives and making time can be difficult. However, whenever we do get together its like no time has passed.
The minute I saw them it put a smile on my face. They were both my rocks when I worked with them, and seeing them tonight just reinforced how valueable their friendship is to me. I am lucky enough to have this bond with a few of my girls (and some of my boys) 😌
We went for a lovely dinner at Dishoom Carnaby. We talked about the good, the bad and the ugly. I told them about the blog and they were super supportive and encouraging as expected. I told them about Mr HG, they were proud I finally got back on the proverbial horse. Jiggy even schooled us on Pillow menus. Now some of you may be aware of what a pillow menu is. Rooley and myself found out today. Now if you re wondering what this is, the answer is as obvious as it sounds. When staying in a nice hotel, there is a menu you can peruse, to choose different types of pillows for a great nights sleep. Or whatever else you plan on doing in the hotel room. Apparently you can request as many as you like. Kind of like room service, but instead of duck l’orange you get duck feather pillows. Needles to say, Rooley and myself immediately started looking for hotels we could stay at to sample this service. I only need 1 pillow to sleep with, but given that kind of choice I’m requesting enough to build a fort.
Rooley and I did try to discuss the events leading up to the last series of GOT before the new series starts, but as its taken jiggy 10,000 years to only get to season 5 we didnt want to spoil it for her. OMG she doesn’t even know about John Snow yet. Jiggy if you’re reading this - he just buys a farm and starts raising chickens😆
Shockingly I was home by 9:30. Which if you knew what we were like on a usual night out, is a surprise in itself. I am glad not to have had a late, late one though, not being hungover on a Friday has been a knew tradition for me this year and I’m liking it.
So thank you ladies for a great night
Have a great day, remember you are a unicorn, and don’t let anyone shit on your rainbow❤
