Behind the Scenes Tag

Hi guys,

I was tagged to do this post by Luscious Lane, so I hope you enjoy having a read of my answers! For anyone reading this, I TAG YOU!

Why and when did you start blogging?

I first started blogging about a year ago. I wanted to start blogging because I thought it would be a good way to express myself. I wanted to say that I had a hobby and that I was actually good at something! I had been reading blogs for a while before creating mine, to get some ideas about what I could talk about and what other people found interesting. Then I just thought, WHY NOT? and did my first post and I haven't looked back since.

What gives you inspiration for blog posts?

I don't really look for inspiration, I will just blog about things I like and enjoy. I like to blog about a mixture of everything, from product reviews to serious topics such as my posts about depression and rape culture, which gives me a lot of options and variety. I still love to read other blogs to get ideas and see what is a popular talking point, so I would say I get some inspiration from other bloggers.

What advise would you give to people starting out?

Be active on social media sites. I have gained most of my views and followers from sharing my blog on Twitter. It is a great way to network with other bloggers and you can make some great friends out of it too.

What is the best thing about being a blogger?

Being able to express myself and be able to talk about things that genuinely interest me. I also love the blogging community and the fact that everyone is so supportive of each other. 

What do your friends and family think about you being a blogger?

Not everyone knows that I have my own blog! My boyfriend though has been really supportive and is really proud of me for sticking with it. He knows that I struggle with my confidence and self esteem and writing my blog has really helped me fight these issues. I get so excited when I get new followers and he always seems interested, even when he couldn't care less! Family are supportive of everything I do, so as long as I am doing something I enjoy, they are more than happy.

Is blogging how you pictured it to be? 

It is a lot harder than I thought it would be, especially in terms of getting people to take notice and get followers. I think in some ways, this makes it even better when you do get views and followers though, because you have really worked hard to get noticed! I love blogging though, and the hard work does pay off.

Are there any bloggers that you feel deserve more readers/ have you made any friends through blogging?

There are so many bloggers that deserve more attention, I couldn't possibly list all of them! A few of my favourites at the moment though, are FatBeauty, Zoe's Secret Style, Leah Talks and Twinkle's Beauty Blog. These all give so much detail in their posts and I can tell they are all really passionate about their blogging. I haven't made any friends as such through blogging, but it is making me more confident in talking to new people, which is great!

What inspired your blog name?

I don't really know if I'm honest! It kinda popped into my head one day. I guess I like it because I like simplicity and I am extremely curious, especially when it comes to trying new products or having new experiences. I think my blog is simple, in its design and also in its content. I like to give a lot of information but hopefully I give it in a way that is simple and easy to understand!