One Year Blog Anniversary!
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One whole year of blogging is now in the books. Can you believe it? Literally one year ago this month, I hit publish and decided to share my thoughts and my heart through my blog. And if I’m being honest, I was really nervous and apprehensive for a lot of reasons. Will people actually read this? How much should I share? What if my transparency leads to unwanted judgment?
Turns out… launching this blog has been one of the best decisions that I’ve made. Now don’t get me wrong, getting started was a bit cumbersome considering I didn’t know what I was doing. But the result has been personally valuable. All of the comments from my readers, has given me all of the energy and vibes to keep this thing going and to make it better.
Photos By: Caught Q Impressions
I get all emotional when I think about the support and encouragement that I’ve received this past year. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!! There were moments when I questioned what the heck I was doing. Here I am with a family, a full-time job, and I’m a full-time student… do I really have the time to commit to this? But then when I receive a message from a reader about how I’ve inspired them or how they shared my post to a loved one who needed the encouragement, I’m reminded of why I even started. I don’t take it lightly that you’re here and thank you!
Some History On How Put Your Dukes Up! Started
At the beginning of the pandemic, there wasn’t much to do but just binge on Netflix or HULU and study tons of makeup tutorials on YouTube. With me being an extrovert, I thought I was going to completely lose my mind. I was struck hard with depression and anxiety resulting from built-up unresolved trauma. I dealt with it silently. I felt so broken.
One day it just it hit me that anything worth having is worth fighting for. I started making a list of everything that was valuable to my life… my relationship with God, my marriage, my family, mental peace, the ability to feel whole again, just to name a few. From there, Put Your Dukes Up! was created.
When I published my very first blog post, I just went for it. I took one jab at all of my fears and insecurities and shared one of the most significant and painful events of my life. At that moment, I literally felt free and knew that I had something meaningful to share!
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What’s On The Agenda for Put Your Dukes Up!
I am really, really thrilled about entering another year of blogging. I’ve set some bigger goals for myself as a creator and writer. This platform has really increased my confidence and has challenged me to come out of my shell a little bit. So maybe I’ll do a little recording. Who knows? Is there a future for me on YouTube? We’ll just have to see.
However, I am adding another layer to the website… an online store!! I am so EXCITED!! I’m looking forward to sharing positive and affirming messages with my coaster collection within the first week of October. Make sure you’re subscribed to the blog so that you get notifications of some upcoming coaster giveaways!!
Product: Self Love Coaster
Listen, I still have a lot to learn, but I am here for it. I’ve worked with some ahh-mazing bloggers, influencers, and content creators that have poured so much wisdom and encouragement into this work. A big shout-out and thank you to One Fly Mama for your guidance.
I’m so glad to still be here one year later. I appreciate everyone that has been right here with me from the very beginning.
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Cheers to one year!!!!
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