The Pros And Cons Of Blogging

Blogging can seem all amazingness and glitter and joy but guess what? It's not. Or maybe you think it's all terrible. Hopefully not. Today I'm going to be showing that it's both awesome and kind of annoying at times. Aka the pros and cons of blogging! This is a collab with the lovely Anika from Anika Walkes! She is also sharing her pros and cons of blogging over on her blog so make sure to check that out as well. :) Alright let's get started!

Pros Of Blogging:

First up the Prosssss! 

1. Meeting New People

Being able to meet new people and make new friends is one of my absolutely favorite things about blogging. It just makes me so happy. I've met people from all of over the world from Italy to New Jersey to London to Nicaragua. Like whatttttttttt??? I've learned so much about time zones in the past couple of years you guys don't even know. Oh, and we can't forget Australia where it's currently winter. Again what???? 

2. It's Fun 

I mean at least for me and I hope every other blogger. I love blogging so so so much. It is one of my favorite things in the world. I'm kind of a boring human being in general and blogging and social media is basically the only hobby of mine that I do more than one time a week lol. Yeah, I'm that person haha. I am always trying to improve my blog and it always makes me super happy when I publish something new and you guys like it. :)

3. You Learn New Things 

Besides the whole timezone thing, I have learned so so so much stuff I probably wouldn't have if not for blogging. Number one photography. I already loved stealing my mom's phone and taking pictures but was I that great? No. Am I great now? Still no. Have I gotten better though? Yessssssssss. I have taken more pictures because of blogging, and practice always helps but also I've read a lot of posts from other bloggers about photography which I wouldn't have if I didn't have a blog. Number two the obvious one which is of course writing. My writing is kind of terrible but am I a better expository (or whatever blogging is) writer than quite a bit of people I know? I mean honestly yeah. Plus I'm such a faster typer than like everyone I know my age haha. None of them seem to know how to type. I don't even type the correct way (don't tell my dad though) but I'm still pretty freaking fast. Last but not least graphic design! I'm still not that great but I have definitely gotten better haha. I remember my Picmonkey days. That was a time. 

Cons Of Blogging: 

And now for some conssssssssssssssss!

1. It's Time Consuming

I don't think people realize at all how much time blogging actually takes. You have to think of blog posts, take photos, write said blog posts, edit said blog posts, talk to other bloggers about things like collabs, read and comment on other blogs (one of the best ways to get your blog out there just FYI), graphic design, coding, keeping up with your website, trying to understand new internet rules, trying to get brands to collab with you IT'S HARD WORK OK. And because it is so time-consuming it can take you away from things that are probably more important like homework. At the moment the school I go to is quite easy (I mean it's a good school but you know) so I'm generally fine and get everything done but I'm kind of scared for high school and the new workload plus blogging. *hides because I'm scared and then realizes I still have another year so I'm fine kind of*

2. It Takes A While And Can Be Quite Hard To Become Popular 

If you start off with something like Instagram and then go to blogging you will be disappointed and confused. With Instagram you post and you get immediate like and comments and getting followers is relatively easy. Blogging is just so different. It's not fast paced like at all. Well at least for me haha. Becoming popular and actually getting loyal readers can be hard and take a long time. This makes a lot of people disheartened and makes them stop blogging which is just so sad. But I mean look at me. I've been blogging for about 4 and 1/2 years and I'm still not super popular. I do though have an amazing community of people who read my blog and a couple peeps who always comments so to you THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH IT MEANS A LOT TO MEEEEEEEEE.

3.  People Don't Get it

Some people my age just honestly don't know what blogging is. I mean at this point in my life most people do but some still don't and when I was younger it was worst. And then if they know what it is is it normally seen as cool or popular? Not really. When you say you have a youtube channel everyone is like oh what's your channel name I want to subscribe. But you don't really get that with blogging. And even if you do is said person probably going to actively read your posts? The likely thing is no. Most of the people who read my blog are other teen bloggers. That's usually different for adult bloggers who actually share info people look up (I mean I do too but because I'm not popular my posts usually won't come up in search engines) because then adults go to them for maybe recipes or home decor ideas. But people my age don't really seem to read blogs for fun or when they are looking things up because they will once again go to youtube or a legit website.

That was super fun and if you're not a blogger yourself or maybe a new blogger I hope you guys learned something about the wonderful world that is blogging. :) Once again make sure to check out Anika and her post! If you ever want to collab feel free to either dm me on Instagram or email me at nabilaeve@gmail.com

Are you a blogger? What are some of the pros and cons of blogging for you? 

Some Of My Favorite School Supplies For Back To School | Ultimate Back To School Essentials Guide

I haven't done a back to school post at all this year???? Like what???? I've did a couple last year and the year before including 30 Back To School Blog Post Ideas, 27 Things You Should Know Before You Start Middle School,  and 12 Back To School Tips And Life Hacks Everyone Needs To Know but I've done literally none this year?? Sooooooo since people seem to like back to school posts I've decided to do onneeee finally. Today I'm going to be listing a bunch of fun and cute school supplies I've been loving! And because I am just so organized I split them up into categories so if you're looking for a specific thing you can find it. :) Annnnnnnd to make it even easier I'm linking everything to Amazon because Amazon is super easy.

Backpacks:

Pencil Bags:

 

Pencil/Pens:

Binders/Folders:

Notebooks:

Aren't all of those so cute?? I haven't done back to school shopping yet but when I do expect a haul. :) I'm going to be doing a bloggers confessions post and I want a bunch of my blogging friends to be in it! Basically, I'll get a bunch of fun confessions related to blogging (kind of like this post I did) from a bunch of different bloggers and put it in a post. If you're a blogger I would absolutely lovvvvvve to have you!! Email me at nabilaeve@gmail.com if you want to do it. :) It only had to be like 2-3 sentences so it's super easy and simple. :)

When do/did you go back to school? Are you excited for school starting again? 

Creator Spotlight | Maia From IDLE TEENAGE REBELLION

I haven't done an interview in so so long so when Maia reached out to me (she might have also bribed me with compliments but no one needs to know that) asking if she could be interviewed I happily agreed. It makes me super duper happy anytime I can help a new blogger and also makes me feel like a not new blogger if that makes sense which I have to remind myself a lot so it's good for both parties. We are going to get started but first, make sure to give her blog all of the love! Oh and the bold is mmeeeeee. Alright now let's get started. :)

What is your name and what does it mean?

My name is Maia, and apparently, it means mother. I just think it’s really cool because it’s from Greek mythology - I love Percy Jackson - and the month of may is named after it.

Ooooh I love that! Percy Jackson is pretty awesome. What is your blog name and what does it mean? I kind of have a thing with names haha.

My blog name is Idle Teenage Rebellion, and I guess the meaning behind it is that I believe that all teenagers should be a little rebellious sometimes. Even if being ‘rebellious’ is really just sneaking 3 cookies while your mom isn’t looking :)

Pics by her :)

Low key didn't get what you were saying but I get it nowwwww. Also, that is basically the only rebellious thing I've ever done I am not cool haha. How did you come up with it (the name of your blog)?

I was trying to think of a cool name for my blog and it kind of just came to me, and I knew it was the right name.

That is how all the best things happen. *nods* How do you spend an average day?

School has messed up my sleep schedule, so I pretty much always wake up at 9am at the latest. I get ready extremely slowly, then either make my way to school or relax and read/watch tv at home. Then at night I relax some more and go to sleep way too late (Yes my day is mostly relaxing, I’m not exactly the most energetic person)

Honestly, everything besides relaxing is overrated. What are your favorite hobbies?

Reading, writing, going for walks, listening to retro music and constantly redecorating my room.

You should share pics of your room on your blog if you haven't already! What is your favorite thing about me? I want to know ok do not judge me haha.

Your kindness! The fact that you always seem to be helping others, not to mention how you’re helping me with this. You’re so nice.

Aww thanks so much, girly! How do you come up with blog posts and how do you usually go about writing one?

Blog posts kind of just come to me from everyday life scenarios, whether it’s from something that I’ve seen or something I’ve heard. My writing process is pretty simple, either I sit down for an hour and I write and write until it’s all done, or I slowly procrastinate and complete it over the course of a week.

Why is the procrastinating one literally me lol? What does your blog mean to you and why would you say you blog?

My blog means a lot to me. It’s a place where I can express myself and my opinions. I blog for many reasons - including that - because it’s fun, it’s interesting, it helps me become a better writer and more disciplined. And of course, I just really love the feeling of publishing a good post that I’ve worked hard on. It’s super satisfying.

I love that!! If you could hang out/meet any living person for an hour who would it be?

Currently, I’d have to say Lin Manuel Miranda (He made the musical Hamilton). He seems hilarious and super creative, and I’d love to know what inspired him to write a rap musical about a founding father.

Yessss you would have to take me with you haha. If you had to choose a career now what would it be?

A journalist or a screenwriter. It would be amazing to be either and in a sense being a journalist is sort of like blogging, since you’d be publishing articles every week and so on.

I also kind of want to be a journalist. :) Since you just started a new blog, what do you see happening with your blog in the upcoming year? What do you want to happen?

Hopefully, my blog will get a bit of a bigger audience, and I might be able to branch out on my blog. My main goal overall is just to keep writing posts and improving, and maybe meet some new people along the way.

Anything else you would like to share?

I just want to say thank you to Nabila for doing this for me. I’m super grateful xx

Of course. :)

I super hope you liked that!! Once again feel free to go check out Maia and her blog!  If you are a blogger/anyone wanting to collab do not be afraid to send me an email! My email is nabilaeve@gmail.com

Do you want more interviews? What is one thing that made you smile today? Are you a blogger?