5 years ago on the 28th of November 2011 I sat on my bed with my netbook, a new page open in Blogger, ready to write my first post. My blogging journey began with a short stint on Youtube, where my original blog name freshbeautyxox *cringe* was born but when I discovered the world of blogging I knew that writing was the only thing for me. My first post was short and quite frankly didn’t make much sense but it was something, I didn’t know then but it was the beginning of a journey that would change my life for the better.
I’ve grown up with my blog, if you’ve been here from the start then you will have seen me change from a spotty and shy 14 year old to the person I am today, a strong and resilient young adult. I’ve never taken for granted how much this little corner on the internet has improved my life and not just in terms of the opportunities I’ve gotten. I’ve made friends for life that I rush to when I have news to tell, friends who comfort and support me in rough times, not to mention the hundreds of people on social media who are there for me through the good times and the bad. It’s no secret that I’ve struggled with my health a lot over these past 3 years and without my blog I fear I would have fallen deep into a dark hole, spending my days struggling to find the will to get out of bed. This platform though has enabled me to turn things around, using my experiences to raise awareness and support others.
megsiobhan says
Congrats on the 5 years!
Meg | Elmpetra
shonalouise says
Thank you!
meleaglestone says
Congratulations on your five years xoxoxo
Mel ★ http://www.meleaglestone.co.uk
shonalouise says
Thanks! xx
Heather Nixon says
Five years of blogging is amazing!! x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
shonalouise says
Thank you Heather! x