finding my voice

[oops. apparently I'm a little rusty on the bike.]

[the husband calls this outfit my 1970s outfit.]

 blouse: Nordstrom // belt: thrifted // jeans: Gap // shoes: Wanted

I learned something recently.

No, it wasn't how to ride a bike. I know how to do that, even though I randomly fell off it while the husband was taking cute outfit photos.

But I was reading back through my blog (I don't recommend you do this) and was cringing at the slight differences I portrayed myself.



What I realized was that previously I was trying too hard. I wanted so badly to be liked that I wasn't being true to myself. And that's the number one thing I would tell anyone who asked for advice when blogging-- be yourself. (Apparently I'm terrible at following my own guidance.)

What I now understand is that my blog needs to reflect all of me: a little silly and random, someone who laughs easily at myself and tends to be a little absent-minded.  And I blog to be creative, to share what I'm loving, to engage with others and because I like it.



And if we want to go big-picture advice here-- the lesson is that I need to be myself and share my voice in all circumstances. Not just here.

Are you learning anything recently?

xo, erika

p.s. if you're in a reader/email/mobile phone, click on through to my blog! I redesigned it and I'm kind of excited that I did it without anyone's help. (humble brag, I know. Couldn't help it.)

p.p.s. it's my birthday in 6 days and I decided (late notice) that I'm going to do a fabulous giveaway. I have a few people lined up, but if you'd like to join in, give me a shout! :)

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