Holy shit. How has it already been one year since my first blog post? Time flies way too quickly as an adult. It seriously seems like only yesterday I was trying to find a hobby and stubbled upon the idea of this blog. Originally, I thought that I would take up photography and hoped to turn it into a business. Once I realized how many professional photogs were in this small area, I decided it wasn’t my best option. I still wanted to have a hobby that could grow my photography skills and blogging seemed like the perfect choice. I didn’t know right off the bat that blogging could be a full blown career, but once I learned that I knew it was perfect. I needed something that I could do from home, wherever that home may be.
I have been reading blogs for years and honestly didn’t even know it. Almost every link on Pinterest is a blog link. The links that people share and post on social media are most likely blogs. It wasn’t until the past two years or so that I really started following bloggers and reading them consistently. Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle mostly. I saw these people writing and sharing information about things they love, as well as photographing their lives – I fell in love with the whole concept.
I have learned so much about this business over the past year and my blog itself is ever changing because of that. I started with a full on lifestyle blog, writing about anything and everything – Daily life updates, parenting, family, beauty and fashion. I was all over the place. Then, I went through a phase were I started sharing more fashion posts, which led to more beauty posts. A few months back, I decided my blog would be a full on beauty blog. Well, it seems I have more to say than limiting myself to beauty products. I still love sharing outfits and life updates, and I would love to start sharing recipes again as well. I truly feel like I have come full circle. So, I have no idea where my blog is headed next. But, I know this will always be a place that I come to share love, whether it is beauty, style or life.
I just want to give a quick thank you to a few people that have made this blog what it is today.
Firstly to you – the readers. It wouldn’t be growing like it is without you. Every page view means something special. Every like, comment, and share on social media means the world. So, thank you for coming back day after day and supporting me and this hobby. A hobby that will hopefully keep growing toward a career.
My husband, John, who has proofread each and every blog that I have ever posted. He is definitely my editor in chief. And, also for spending so much time with Charlotte while I am working. I couldn’t do it without him.
The photographers that have shot and edited endless amounts of photos, thank you to the moon and back for all your hard work!
The brands and mostly the small businesses, that have been sweet enough to send me products to test and review. I have so loved working with all of you.
My bestie and fellow blogger Samantha– girl thankkkk yyyyyou. I am so very lucky to have a friend that is in the same business as me. We already have too much in common, but blogging is just the icing on our very fab cake. She has given me so much information on blogging and taught me so much about the business. If you are a new, or even an experienced blogger, I would HIGHLY recommend her blog mentorship program. Sam has endless amounts of information about blogging and how to make it into a full career. There is more information HERE about the blog mentorship she offers. http://www.thesamanthashow.com/blog-mentorship/
Last but not least, my Mom. She has supported me so much in my blogging journey. This woman shares every post of mine of Facebook, probably driving her friends nuts. But, she does it anyway, because she knows how much it helps.
This past year has been a wild ride for me with this blog and life in general. But, I couldn’t be happier with where both the blog and my life are at this point. Hopefully, things will only get better and better with time! Happy One Year Anniversary The Whitney Story!
I am going to leave you now with the link to my first blog post jusssst in case you missed it…oh and please don’t laugh! —-> https://www.thewhitneystory.com//travel-size-products/
Samantha says
Wasn’t expecting to shed tears when I read this 🙁 Love you to the moon and back and so proud of how far you’ve come! You’re going to do great things my dear <3 xo
Chanity says
I found your blog months back through Samantha and I love it just as much as I love hers! Happy blogiversary ~ here’s to many more years!