As with most things I do, blogging started on a whim.   As I mentioned before, I read a lot of blogs and was fascinated by the stories these women had to tell.  I thought to myself, “I could do that” and so I did. I blogged for a long time, not knowing anyone else in Arkansas that blogged, and so I kept my blog hidden from friends for the longest time.  I was afraid that they’d make fun of me or demean what I wanted to do.  I’m not going to lie, some did.  My own brother referred to blogging is a ‘joke’ when I excitedly told him about blogger conferences and clubs.  Oh, well, you can’t pick who you’re related to:/

Over time, I became more confident in blogging.  I told some friends and family & for the most part they were happy for me; excited I’d found something to do that I was enthusiastic about.  I realized that I can’t please everyone and that not everyone will take me or my blogs seriously.  I can’t waste time on people that don’t support my choices.  I’m happy to have made friends in the blogging world and have great relationships with a number of my favorite bloggers.  I’m fortunate to have joined a great community like Arkansas Women Bloggers and I can’t wait to learn more about the women who blog within this group.

I’d like to share with you today a few of the blogs that I love.  These blogs are the ones who inspired me to create my own.  Please show them some love if you have time.

 

Julie from Joy’s Hope captured my heart with her love of Dave Matthews and of all things colorful.  She & her hubs have four gorgeous kids and are wonderful, giving people. I enjoy reading about why she decided to blog as well as her day to day life.  I am so thankful that there are still people like her in the world.  She’s an inspiration to me on what a mom should be (I don’t have kids but if I did, I’d want to be an amazing mom like she is).

Niki is an Arkansas girl who blogs at Tiny Sailor.  I love that, despite how young she is, she knows exactly what she wants and has determination to get there.  Her fashion choices might be a little crazy for my taste, but I have to admit, the girl’s got style (She’s a Chictopia Fashion Icon & has been published in FOAM Magazine)!

Kimberly reminded me that you don’t have to have big bucks to make big fashion.  Her blog Fab Finds Under $50 shows off great style that won’t break the bank.

If you’re looking to expand your blog audience or just meet some new friends, I host a blog hop along with Rebecca ofXOXO, Rebecca & Chrissy of A Lil’ Dash Of Diva every Friday called THAT FRIDAY BLOG HOP! and we would absolutely love to have you link up with us! The hop goes live every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Join in on the fun & link up with us at Life Of A Lost Muse.