More than a year ago, I couldn’t see myself as a blogger who would write for her international audience and maintain an entertaining voice in the blogosphere. Now, my site is live for almost two years and I am still overwhelmed by the amount of followers and active readers I have. I received several blog awards, book review proposals, product review offers, and store collaborations, which all made me feel very grateful to each one of you who continue supporting my writing. Every time someone liked, commented, shared, and reposted my articles, I feel satisfied being read and appreciated. I kept on saying that blogging is my new passion; it gave me this certain purpose and happiness in life.
As I look back, I couldn’t imagine myself not taking that huge leap into publishing my own thoughts. Thanks to my former colleague, Jae, she encouraged me to have an outlet of my opinions. I dwelled in the possibilities and found promising ones along the journey.
Why don’t you try blogging? An answer immediately formed in my mind and without thinking twice, I took a plunge into the deep sea of possibilities.
Perks of a Blogger
Possibility #1: Instant celebrity
Along with a gradual rise to stardom, one possibility that I considered was the number of people I am going to talk to through my blog. Originally having a free site hosted by WordPress, I easily gained readership from US, Philippines, UK, Canada, and Australia. The rest of the world followed. Soon, I reached my first one thousandth follower which put me in cloud nine. It continued growing and I found myself having new international friends who are so accommodating in sharing their thoughts with me.
Click below to see my posts bragging about my blog achievements 🙂
Possibility #2: Freedom wall
Technically not a wall, but having a website of my own helped me to be comfortable with whatever I wanted to write. I could freely talk about my love for reading, culture, history, politics, food, and fashion without thinking that someone might not like it. During the times that I was down, I found writing a very cathartic activity, too.
Click here for some random posts I have made:
Whose innocence? On innocence of Muslims
10 gift ideas for bookworms (books excluded)
Possibility #3: Product endorser
If this is not your first time to visit my site, you would’ve noticed my right widget bar filled with banner ads from various shops. You might be wondering what those are and nope, they aren’t affiliate links for me to earn money. Instead, these online stores are willing to do collaborations with me by sending some of their products for free in exchange of an honest review. I feel like a popular celebrity!
I usually get review products like these!
Just a few days ago, I received a parcel from South Korea containing items I got from my newest partner, JAMY. This is an online store featuring several Korean clothing and cosmetic brands for both men and women like Aboki, Tom & Rabbit, Niponjjuya, Pink Banana, among others . Since 2007, its mission is to provide the best Korean fashion to the international market by having a Joyful theme, Artistic style, Magical products, and Youthful lifestyle.
For this article, I would like to share a cute dress I got from Tom & Rabbit brand from JAMY. Since my favorite color is blue, I instantly fell in love with the hue and design of this piece. Don’t you think it’s lovely?
Possibility #4: Playing like a Model
Reviews are more effective when someone actually uses the products received and for this case, I have to try and wear the dress. Smiling in front of a camera while sporting this lovely number sounds a better way to make my point, don’t you agree?
The dress is in free size so I had to pray and hope for the best. Fortunately, it fits nicely and the material hugs my body in all the right places.
I especially like that the shoulder length of the dress is the same with mine so I don’t have to suffer from loose/hanging sleeves.
Furthermore, I like how the skirt blooms from waist down. So princess-like!
Love my pink bag? I got this from Dresslink in a very affordable price.
Thanks to blogging, doors of possibilities were opened before me. Things that I didn’t think I could do before are now easily within my reach. Through being active in my website and positively engaging to a lot of people I meet both online and offline, I am now able to taste some perks of being a blogger. Getting something out of writing wasn’t in my intention when I first started this, but who doesn’t want to experience more things that life has to offer?
Do you normally take chances and try out possibilities in a certain situation? Please share and let me know.
Who’s into checking out his/her luck? Dwell in possibilities and you might win my ongoing international giveaway here!
International Giveaway ending on November 6!
Stay tuned for another outfit and review post for JAMY soon!
Oh my gosh!. I love these pics, Nica. The dress is gorgeous and the photos have the right amount of light and your background is beautiful. Love your heels and clutch too. I love being a blogger too. It’s one of the best things I have done in my life!
I really like this blue dress and purse really is all beautiful…Otherwise,I like very much the color blue… 🙂 🙂
Cute bag dear :))
That shade of blue is gorgeous and when it’s coupled with your smile (as mentioned in the text ;]) it instantly makes us go: need that dress now! ❤
Agree with all your points! Ever since I started blogging, it’s opened a lot of opportunities for me and I’ve met so many great people 🙂
Congratulations on your blogging success! Anything is possible, right!? I love that dress on you too!
you are extremely right in saying that blogging gave us space to share our views about what we feel and what we like. Yes it gives happiness in life. its a well defined post by u … thanks for sharing
Nice modelling my friend, the blue of the dress and the green of the scenery really enhance each other and of course you look great as well!
But, great possibilities were offered after taking the first step and working on your blog. I am happy that all goes well for you!
just have fun in blogging and many opportunities will come your way. gig~
Blue is such a good colour on you! The dress looks amazing. I can only wish I can reach your success with my blog too! #GIGLove
Greedy self promotion :p,
hahah kidding, nice one Monica and you look just A W E Some
Blogging does have its perks especially you’re role to influence people. You look great in the blue dress.
looking cute in this blue dress.
Uuuggghh!! I need that Blue color and envelope clutch in my life <3 You looked absolutely beautiful xx
Great post!
You look really nice in this blue dress and I like your pink bag too. 🙂 I’ve seen thejamy’s website a couple of months back and I love most of the dresses and shoes on their website.
I am hoping to be like you too! to penetrate the world of fashion, im more into food kase. good thing i experience invites too for food review 🙂
I agree. The perks are the cherry on top of the ice cream! 🙂
You have a wonderful style. The blue dress look great. Congratulations on all your success.
i guess there are perks of blogging but enjoying it is the most important
yukluistyle
I’m so in love with that plaid dress!!! #giglove
It was really nice meeting you here through your blog. I really like your outfit, you look so dashing.
Rally
Loving the perks list….and the blue dress!!! <3
giglove!
xoxo
Novelstyle
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couldn’t agree more!!! love the sharp blue color of ur dress!!
That blue dress is absolutely beautiful – The shade looks great on you and the silhouette is really dramatic and flattering. Stunning! <3 GIGLove
You’re right =) Blogging is such a good avenue to so many opportunities, and you;re one of the best examples =D
we have started blogging recently and are enjoying it very much.. wouldnt say no to some perks though 😀
You looks lovely in that dress.. the color is so attractive! love the cut of the dress too!
– giglove
You definitely have reached great result. Do you get many visit per day?
Blue avion is a color I have started to like a lot.
xxx
mari
very well said!
Blogging opens a lot of door, if you are willing to walk through
GigLove
I think the number one reason that still pushes me into being a blogger for more than 3 yrs now is in the freedom to enjoy what I love, while sharing my passion to people—which I also love doing too!
Products endorser is what I love about being a Blogger!! 🙂
That Blue dress is ahhhmaazzzinnnn’
xx Chaicy – Style..A Pastiche!
GIGLove
Very nice outfit! Royal blue with a touch of cream! You rock this dress hun! <3
Love the one set outfit! And you’re so gorggg
gig x
Gorgeous dress! Kept my current blog for a two years or more, love to have a voice! I agree it´s rewarding to blog! I like taking chances on travels actually for some reason, love traveling to exciting destinations.
I love love love those shoes!!!!! and yes, I try my best to dwell in possibilities too! 🙂
Im so happy for all ur success. been a blogger its quite a challenge with such growing community but its always great when u find ur voice and niche!
xo,
Dee Trillo
http://HauteFrugalista.com
that colour looks so lovely on you!! and it seems like the fit of the the dress is flattering for all sizes 😀 will check out their site!xo giglove
I like the color of the dress. You have great legs by the way. Thanks for inspiring us on your story of success. It’s loving what we do that brings us there and I hope you stay humble. giglove ^_^
This dress looks great on you and the bag is really cute. 🙂
I’m so happy that I started blogging too! I”ve met and become friends with so many people that I would have never met other wise.
Love your dress! Royal blue has found a big place in my wardrobe recently. GIG
The dress is absolutely gorgeous! Love the colour and the silhouette!
gorgeous dress
you have a good taste when it comes to dress,,… you look gorgeous girl… just keep on blogging…
I wasn’t familiar with JAMY before – I’m on their site now and Wow – great items!
I love blue too, and that dress looks great on you!
I normally don’t take too many chances. I like my comfort zone
The blue dress flows beautifully! Love the fabric 🙂
wow your experience is inspiring. I had been writing in a diary but not constant though since I can’t manage to be online most of the time. Keep up the good work. 🙂
Nice taste is obvious! You really keep a very nice fashion blog and your ideas are inspiring to us. I loved the dress on the 2nd pic! You are the best!
You look lovely!
Beautiful pictures and place 🙂 nature lover. Blue is the color of royalty. Perfect for your beautiful face. I love it. simple smile
You have a lovely eyes and smile 🙂 keep it up girl.
I also love your hair girl 🙂
Dwell in possibilities. Noted, thanks!
WOW I <3 this outfit so much!!!
Thank you so much for giving an overview on the blogging world. Wishing you more years of blogging. You look so gorgeous on that beautiful blue dress, so lovely