Right now, I am trying not to worry too much about the whole job thing. Every day I look for new roles that have popped up over night and I try to apply for at least two jobs a day. However, right now I just want to be happy. This is probably the first summer EVER that I have felt completely content with my blog and where it is going. It is incredible to know that companies give a damn about what I have to say and my opinion and it is the best feeling in the world to know that there are people out there (YOU GUYS) who are currently reading this. (Two million brownie points if you made it this far).
I guess what I am trying to say is; I am fresh and bouncing with new ideas (also less naive), but I literally have no clue what I am doing. Every single day I wake up, get ready, answer emails, photograph products, write blog posts and completely wing my life. I am in control. I have no one to tell me what path to take or what to do next. I don’t know where my life is heading at the moment and it often gets me down but then I remember a few positive things. I am healthy, I am happy and I have the support of my family and an amazing boyfriend. Anything else would just be a bonus right now.
Collage Me Pretty says
I loved reading this post and how truthful you are about being a full time blogger. I currently work full time and blog on the side making no money from it, but it makes me happy. I would love to get money from my blog, but a full time blogger isn't on the cards for me any time soon
http://www.collagemepretty.com
Anonymous says
So out of interest? Do you pay rent? Like do you rent an apartment or are you just playing fashion blogger and relying on a mum/boyfriend to pay rent, bills and food? I think you're kidding yourself a little here. I'm not being nasty at all, but you're 'full time blog' isn't really a full time blog if it doesn't pay rent, council tax, bills etc.
beingashleigh says
Hi anonymous. Nice to know another rude comment from someone hiding behind no name. Well, if you was a regular and respectful reader of my blog, you'd know I live in London and London isn't cheap to live in on your own, single and at 23 years of old. I shouldn't REALLY have to justify myself here at all but I just thought I would shut down your judging people you don't know before one day it really bites you in the ass. I still live at home with my parents yes but YES I do pay rent and all of my own bills, food, travel myself. AGAIN, (clearly not a regular reader), I have my OWN puppy which I pay for MYSELF with the money that I earn from THIS blog. I don't have a boyfriend anymore so no I don't rely on one and I never have and never will. I have always and will always pay my own way. So, my "full time blog" really is a "full time blog", anonymous.
Now goodbye and good riddance you judgemental internet troll. I'd have respect for you if you left a name. Never mind, hehe. Much love xx
daydreamingbydaisy says
I've just come across this post and I feel the need to comment. I think you're doing amazingly well. The fact you're earning any money from your blog clearly shows something; not just talent, but drive, creativity, and uniqueness. You should be proud of yourself.
I didn't get a 'proper' job after university for two years. I worked at coffee shops/in retail because I didn't quite know what I wanted to do. And if I'm honest, I still don't. I don't think there's ANY rush, you should just do what makes you happy and know that 90% of graduates feel like this (the one's that don't are smug and annoying!). I hope you don't beat yourself up too much because you're clearly incredibly talented and I for one am inspired. Ignore 'anonymous' over here ^^^ and keep going! xxx
beingashleigh says
Hey Daisy, you have no idea how nice it was to read your comment. I've been feeling so low about myself over the past few weeks due to more job knock backs and just general life dragging me down in different areas. I often feel like I'm the only one in the world who feels or has felt like this so it's nice to see other people have/are and are getting through it too. Thank you so, so much <3
Ashleigh
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