I promised myself that I would show up on my blog every Thursday, and although I had every excuse not to be here today, I am here. Always keep promises to yourself, no matter what. A few weeks ago, I wrote about why I quit my YouTube channel with over 4K subscribers, but I have figured out how to pivot the content—more on that in a future blog post. Online … [Read more...] about Standing Alone is Sometimes Better in the Online World
Why You Need to Have a Hobby Now
Do you have a hobby? Is having a hobby even a thing these days? With the rise in smartphone use, social media, and having information at your fingertips, it is a wonder anyone has time for hobbies. I recently asked a family member if he had any hobbies. He looked at me like I was crazy and paused for an eternity but eventually said no. I guess he had to think about it, or he … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Have a Hobby Now
Why I Quit My YouTube Channel with Over 4K Subscribers
I officially breathe life into my Blog today, June 15, 2023. If you are reading this post, thank you! I stopped uploading videos to my YouTube channel, which has over four thousand subscribers (4,370). You probably think I am crazy for quitting, but after you read this post, you will understand why I called it quits. Sidenote: I did not make an official announcement … [Read more...] about Why I Quit My YouTube Channel with Over 4K Subscribers
Taking a Break is Good for You
Sometimes, you won’t know you need a break until something significant grabs your attention. So here’s my story about how life gave me an unplanned break. If you’ve followed this blog for any time, you know I also have a YouTube channel. As a video creator, I sometimes get discouraged and wonder why I’m not getting the views I think I deserve. What’s Wrong with Me? I’m usually … [Read more...] about Taking a Break is Good for You
Procrastination Taught Me a Valuable Lesson
On June 1st, I logged in to update my media and services pages. While making changes to the pages, I noticed that a few plugins and the WordPress software needed updating. I updated everything, logged out, and returned a few days later to publish a blog post. To my surprise, I had the dreaded critical error message. Sidenote: Critical error means no one could access the … [Read more...] about Procrastination Taught Me a Valuable Lesson
It’s been a long time
Well, I am back. It’s been a long time since I hit the publish button on this blog, but the time is now for me to smash that button, even if I have to do it scared and afraid. Sidenote: I'm scared and afraid because I'm sweeping the cobwebs from the corners of this blog, and I hope someone reads this post. I popped in to tell you what’s happening in my world, so here … [Read more...] about It’s been a long time