I mentioned in my
"resolutions but really more like goals" post about how the only concrete mandates I have made for 2014 were in regards to perfectly P. Which might be silly. I haven't decided yet. I figure the best place to document them is here on my blog, because chances are, someone that reads this might have similar plans! Let's work on them together.
Here they are, anyhow (in no order but stream of consciousness)!
1. new header- I'm working on this with my friend, Kevin! It's proving to be harder than I thought. Might be because I *gasp* actually like my dreadfully simple header now. Though I would like it to be more customized, enter Kevin the amazing graphic designer.
2. better outfit posts- Here's what I mean: I find myself having outfit photos that get backlogged, and when I finally do post them, it's because I want to be chronological. But they might be pictures I don't necessarily like/didn't turn out well. Am I the only one that does this? Even though this is quite dramatic, here' s my new philosophy: What would I want my last outfit post to be if I died tomorrow?
3. get better at photography!- Sister to #2. I am
hoping I can invest in a new lens for my 'lil Rebel. I want to keep working on my photography, get better at shooting in manual, AND: organize all my pictures! I finally have them on an external hard-drive but there is much sorting and down-sizing to do.
4. write more, because I love it- Every now and then I write a post about something that actually matters (
interested)? I want to do more of that, just because. I'd like to focus more on quality of posts than quantity. I read a quote recently that said "It's better to not post anything at all than post something that's not up to your blog's standard of quality."
5. continue connecting!- Making "bloggy friends" has been one of the best parts of blogging, no doubt. I feel like there are girls I have really gotten to know, and I enjoy keeping up with their journeys. I want to keep making friends, and develop the friendships I have. And in the blogging world, this includes things like weekly link-ups, guest posts, and swaps! I want to do them all!
6. updated about me- I never really wrote a conventional "about me" page. I should probably get on that, especially since they're my favorite pages to read on other blogs.
7. updated bio pic- I definitely need an updated "about me" pic where I don't have bangs (because it's been almost a year)! I'd like to have the same one for my blogger profile, Google profile, and perfectly P Twitter profile.
8. new button- I made my first button in a frenzy because I was so excited that I figured it out, and was ready to swap. It can use a make-over.
9. blogging challenges- I'm really gonna do one of these! Some kinda of 30x30 or 7x7 or 10 pieces 14 outfits or t-shirts only week will definitely get my creative juices flowing and aid in a "minimalistic" not super-consuming mindset for the year. I've been hesitant previously because I worried about taking pictures for ever day of my challenge,
but I guess the more important thing is actually DOING it, and taking pictures when I am able to.
10. update blog love- Because this list is somewhat outdated. I've seen a few blogs with current reads categorized by region, and that's my plan! That way I can highlight my BlogNashville ladies AND the California girls as well.
11. update best of- I just need to add to this.
12. go through old posts- Some posts need label updates, some can be drafted because they didn't work out well. Mostly I want to make my labels more consistent. I've been trying to label outfit posts by specific items to keep a record of wearing certain things.
13. update mini-bio- I don't know, I tweaked a few things and now it might be just right. We'll see.
14. twitter active- I don't want my blog Twitter to just be about promoting my blog. I want to use it to connect with others and share awesome content. Plus it works in a pinch for an #ootd post.
15. button swaps- Gonna keep swapping with a (hopefully) new button. I'd like to reach out to more bloggers about doing this. The absolute worst that could happen is that they say no!
16. better at responding to comments- Whether it's a direct response on my blog, or visiting their blog as well, I really want to be good about this. When someone takes the time to visit my blog and encourage me/share an opinion, I really want to do the same for them. Doesn't mean it always happens. But I'm trying hard.
17. scheduling posts- I think this will just make my life easier. If I can be on top of it!
I think my main goal in all of this is to keep blogging something I do because I enjoy it. I want to be consistent, sure, but I don't want it to feel like a chore. And though it's something I love, there are many! I think they best way to keep it as something I can do for a long time is to stay consistent, but not let it be overbearing. Balance.
Anyone out there have some goals for blogging in 2014? Let's talk!