Many of us have dreams that we think will forever remain just that – dreams…
What we could do “if only…”
If only we had… more time, more money, more space, more support….
More courage?
It’s hard to put it all out there. Really hard. To try and make a go of it, especially in today’s world where you don’t have to be a celebrity to have your messiness or mistakes exposed.
But I’m trying. Because a life where I only get to spend 35 hours a week with my children while I spend 45+ at work doesn’t sound like much of a life to me.
Before I started this adventure, I had no idea just how much work went into running a successful blog. All I have to is write and post, right? Build it and they will come?
Yeah. Right.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy with my stats thus far. It may not seem like much compared to other sites out there, but in the 18 days since I’ve launched, I’ve had 641 visitors. And I’m so grateful for each and every one of you.
I love it, though. And that really is all that matters in the end. I wish I had more time to work on it, but I make do. I come up with post ideas while I’m driving to work, I promote via social media while I nurse my baby to sleep, and I dream about the day this blog will set me free financially. Because it will happen. Someday.
Until then, I shall continue writing for the sake of writing and I hope you shall continue enjoying what I have to say (or at least some of it). Make sure you subscribe to my postings by entering your e-mail in the upper right hand corner of my page (or at the bottom if you’re on mobile)!
What are some of your dreams? I’d love to hear about them!
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UPDATE: It’s been TWO YEARS since I wrote this post (whaaaaa…?!) and I’m happy to say *I DID IT*!!!!! Check out this post on how a cat convinced me to quit my job!
Hellion
12 Feb 2016I just wrote about what i’ve learned in my first year of blogging…and the most important thingI learned is that I have do it for myself first and foremost and because I love doing it!
thriftyguardian
12 Feb 2018YES!! If you go into it for the money, you’ll almost certainly fail. It has to be for love first. Always. 🙂
downhomedaddy
14 Feb 2016My dream is to start our family, and we will, as well to help others! I’ll be keeping an eye on your blog for sure. Keep up the amazing work, you will get there, no doubt about it!
Thrifty Guardian
14 Feb 2016Thank you!!! I’ve read your blog, too. I have no doubt you will achieve your dream, good juju and happy thoughts being sent your way <3
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Chris
12 Feb 2018This is so great that you shared and reposted this. I am reading and smiling because I am at that point in my very early blogging career.
I love the writing, and the expression and definetly not for the money. But I always joke with my wife. I juzt made .50 cents.
Thanks again
thriftyguardian
10 Nov 2018Thank you, Chris!
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Jennifer
16 Feb 2018If you never chase your dreams, you’ll never catch them. So true. Just like all those people who wish they’d win the lottery but never go out and buy a ticket!
thriftyguardian
10 Nov 2018So very true!!
Irma
18 May 2018Thank you for the inspiration Amber! I was feeling sorry for myself this morning, that my blog is not doing better. I know that rule #1 is that we should not compare ourselves to others, but some days…Anyway, I am inspired again after ready your post. Thanks!
thriftyguardian
18 May 2018You’ve got this, Irma!! <3
Rachael Stray
21 Feb 2019It’s better to look back and think I tried than I wonder what if.