Blogging has brought amazing opportunities my way and given me inner happiness. With blogging, it can be easy to create a life that looks good on the outside, but I'm so pleased to be able to say that blogging has made my life feel good on the inside - 'behind the scenes', so to speak. It isn't about numbers or the amount of sponsorship deals, it's about connecting with others around the globe and hopefully, helping people. I started this blog thinking, "even if this helps one person, it's worth it" - so to receive emails practically every day from you guys is incredible, and encourages me to keep writing and sharing. Not only do I feel as if I'm making a difference, however small, but blogging is now a lifeline and I feel as if I'm part of a supportive, positive community in which we care about one another. The truth is that I do feel blessed - blessed with the honour of getting to know such lovely people thanks to the internet, and blessed that my family and friends have been so supportive of my new hobby. It's the absolute best.
The fact that I landed a job solely through my blog and now write for a living astonishes me every time I think of it. I have other dreams for the future of course, but if I'm unable to recover from ME in the next few years, it's comforting to know that I've already started a potential career from my bed. Blogging has made me believe in myself more and believe that I have the ability to achieve things, even if I'm bedridden - even if I'm still disabled, I would one day absolutely love to run Meg Says full-time and have the flexibility of working for myself. Who knows, but it's a dream worth dreaming of.
So, here we are; one year, 97 blog posts and 300,000 views later. All I can say is that taking that plunge to begin blogging again last year was the best decision possible - it has brought sunshine into my dark days, and I really cannot wait to see what happens between now and 7th March 2016. Whatever it is, I'm sure this rollercoaster ride will continue to unfold, and I hope you'll be right by my side the entire way.
The fact that I landed a job solely through my blog and now write for a living astonishes me every time I think of it. I have other dreams for the future of course, but if I'm unable to recover from ME in the next few years, it's comforting to know that I've already started a potential career from my bed. Blogging has made me believe in myself more and believe that I have the ability to achieve things, even if I'm bedridden - even if I'm still disabled, I would one day absolutely love to run Meg Says full-time and have the flexibility of working for myself. Who knows, but it's a dream worth dreaming of.
So, here we are; one year, 97 blog posts and 300,000 views later. All I can say is that taking that plunge to begin blogging again last year was the best decision possible - it has brought sunshine into my dark days, and I really cannot wait to see what happens between now and 7th March 2016. Whatever it is, I'm sure this rollercoaster ride will continue to unfold, and I hope you'll be right by my side the entire way.
Thank you! ♥