If you haven’t noticed, 2023 was basically a non existent blog year. For multiple reasons I just couldn’t do it. I had all intentions to keep the blog going for 2023. It just kind of happened though. I had very little scheduled, I had to figure out writing new ones, and then suddenly before I knew it half the year was over and I was ready to just say this year has defeated me!
Time. Or lack there of I should clarify. Was probably the biggest reason of them all. We welcome out third and final little baby this past year. As you can imagine, juggling 3 kids, a 3 year old, 2 year old and a 6 month old has been busy. Most of the time now. We’ll, as I prepped for this return this year, I would type up blogs on my phone, and save them to the editor and once I had a bunch saved I would then decide to edit them. I did this the past few months. I’ve been pretty consistent with blogging even with periods where I would miss a blog or two for the month. For someone who is a stay at home mom trying to juggle far to many things sometimes, I knew I wanted to take time away from blogging so that I can prep for the new year and come back with a minimum of 2 blogs per week. Even though I only have a goal of 1000 words per post, which I’ve noticed is about 5-8 minutes for read, sometimes I only write a few sentences or a paragraph as my kids and I play on the floor for a few moments. Time has gotten away from me which is why I’m really hoping I can have a solid year of blogging and sharing ideas. I want this to be one of the many baskets that I have going to hopefully be able to monetize this. First and most importantly though, Is I want to be able to get this blog in front of as many eyes as possible. Even if people just need a bit of laughter, or they are seeking out somewhere to not feel so alone, I want this to be their place! And as that happens it too can be a huge source for also showing you all my other various interested like my crafting and poetry collections!
I also low key wanted a fresh reset. This blog has gone so many places and honestly. The best place I can start or keep it going is my own person opinions. I know. Crazy right. But let’s be honest. This blog is going to be more about opinions, really hot takes, and some big fucking stories. With that, more Swearing. I swear a lot in my life which can be challenging to censor when you have little ears that repeat everything. My oldest on the kick of calling people “bumass” which could be argued as “dumbass” because I may be guilty of calling my husband that, opps. Still, I want this blog to become raw, real, and most importantly, funny! Life is so full of serious takes and situations that if we can poke fun at things that would be the best! As someone who has 3 kids, married, and been with my spouse for 13 years as of this past December, moved to different province and had to deal with him being away for his career, I would like to think I have a lot of value I can offer to people who may be seeking out that person or story that relates to them.
So what have I been doing? Well, I gave birth to another baby! Prep for the very late announcement to arrive (just like his older brother Felix, Our second guy who we announced here waaaay freaking later than we planned here!) He was born on July 26th. So better late than never for an announcement eh! He was the last missing piece of our family. Also prepare for some blogs about the types of births that I have had too. Comparing the different delivery methods will be some topics also. I’ve also been really digging deep into sewing. Using plastic canvas and creating things. As you can see I’ve redone the place for art for sale and direct you to different places to view various artwork too. I am also launching as of the time of this blog, patterns on Etsy also! They are fairly cheap because I want them to be accessible to people. Plus again, Another avenue to make money on the side for my family!
What is in store for 2024? So much. My plan is low key launching this to the freaking moon. I’d love for this blog to meet so many fresh eyes. I think I am my own worst enemy because I’m not consistent and that is a big deal when trying to reach new people. I’m starting at 2x per week blogs but if i get those done and have extras then I would gladly give a few weeks a 3rd blog too! Though baby steps, since I really don’t know how I’ll find the time but we shall see! I’m moving away from streaming related blogs, unless maybe it was a subject that was super important or a popular controversial subject (Because who doesn’t enjoy those?!) Seriously. Another thing is that if there are e-links in different spots this would be who they support or direct you to, ME! If I can schedule all the blogs that I want I will be also revamping older ones that I love and hope that it can cater to me! Linking only to my poetry books, artwork, crafts. No more linking to popular things on pages because right now it takes more work than it is worth it.
Here is to 2024 being the best blogging year yet!!
Stacey J. Girard 