10 Things You'd Tell Yourself When You Started Blogging

Another day, another blog entry. Secretly (well, not so secretly), I did not think I would be able to keep up. I delayed here and there, but overall enjoying this challenge.

Today's Monday #blogtober entry is "10 things you'd tell yourself when you started blogging." I think that is pretty easy and I may not even have 10. I started blogging as a challenge to myself. I have a list of things to accomplish before I am 29. Who knows why I picked 29 and not 30! It was a personal goal and I didn't really have micro goals within it. But, here are some things I thought about before I started.

1. Simplicity is best. I think I did the opposite of what most do. I wanted this to be easy. I "do" digital marketing as my job - SEO, PPC, coding, design, etc. I actually wanted my blog to be plain and easy. I didn't want it to be another job. Hence the extreme blandness of the blog.
2. Connect with people through writing ... ok, I am still working on this one.
3. Accomplish my list of 28 things to do before 29 and blog about them all. This has obviously become something more extended for me.
4. Be real. No topic was hands off. This was a place I could write and share my feelings and not be judged.
5. Be consistent. This one, I have struggled with. There would be times when I blogged frequently and then go a month or so without.

I think that sums it up. I don't have 10, but I think that is just fine. I have really come to enjoy doing this. 

Chat tomorrow!

Stacy

Fall Bucket List #blogtober

Fall is by far by favorite season and living in New York makes it that much better.

Who doesn't love boots, sweaters, beanies, and scarves? Oh, and don't get me started on the hot drinks ... Coffee, hot chocolate, PSL (pumpkin spice latte - sorry Megan). 

Now that we have covered what I love, let's talk about my Fall Bucket List.

1. Go for a last Fall hike outside the city.

2. Take the boat to Randall Island for Oktoberfest

3. Participate in some beer fests around the city

4. Cuddle up and watch movies

5. Find 5 new baking recipes for fall delight

6. Use my crockpot 1 x per week!

7. Take a trip to a B & B in Vermont. 

8. Finally give in and buy a good black leather jacket

9. A visit from my dad to show him the city

10. Attend an NFL game in NYC

Wow, I guess I had a lot more than. I thought! Cheers to fall from the comfort of my living room (window open) enjoying 50 degree weather. LOVE!

Until next time ...

Stacy

What I Can Live Without #blogtober

A day late ... I know, I know.

Yesterday's post, that I'm doing today is "what you can't live without."

Let's kick it off! My phone. High maintenance, selfish, silly? I don't think so. I love what my phone offers me. I live so far away from all my family members and some of my best friends. My phone allows me to many great amenities. I am able to talk, text and facetime everyday with friends and family if I choose. I do not think I could go without.

I'm also following in Megan Hyde's footsteps and saying that I could also not live without my compassion. It keeps me real and brings me down to earth. Sometimes I think I show it too much. I can only do so much to help make people and situations better but I wouldn't give it up!

Until next time ...

Stacy

Blogtober - Dream Jobs

Dream job when you were little - what is it now?

Would you know that I can't remember exactly what I wanted to be when I was little. I do remember loving to dress up and dance. I could say I most likely wanted to be a dancer, ballerina. Every little girl wants to look beautiful in a tutu, amazing makeup and dance to music.

For now, I will settle going to the Ballet in NYC.


Now, at the ripe age of 28, I am an Area Director of Digital Marketing for the Northeast Kimpton Hotels (Boston, NYC, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Fancy new, huh? I, without a doubt, love what I do. I manage the search marketing strategies for the hotels aka how you show up on Google. I am involved in web design, paid media and so many other dorky, cool things. 

For now, I love my job. Maybe someday, if I think of some completely awesome business idea, I will have a startup. Who knows!

Hello, October! #blogtober14 begins

So long Summer ... 

I just said, out loud, "How could it possibly be October already?" The year has flew by and it's just plain insane.

My amazing childhood friend, Megan Hyde, invited me to do the #Blogtober14 challenge created by Helene from Helene in Between and Taylor from The Daily Tay. The challenge? To write everyday in October. 

With that, let's kick it off with the first post. "If you won the lottery, you would ..."

I will be shallow for 5 seconds and say I would go on a major shopping spree. Who doesn't like some new clothes?

I would then go backpacking and explore all the places I have dreamed about. Backpacking in South America, train jumping in Europe, golding in Ireland and shark diving in Australia. I would truly allow myself to "live it up" for a few good months.

After all is said and done, I would settle down a bit and buy a house. Preferably in North or South Carolina. I would fly my family out for the next holiday and celebrate in appropriate fashion. It has been such a long time since we were all together ... celebrating.

Being the responsible person I am, I would invest a good chunk of money. I would continue working, because let's face it ... I love working. I do. Weird? Maybe. Perhaps if i came up with some really good business idea I would start that on the side. Who knows ...

The possibilities are endless!