Thoughts About Non-Fashion Stuff on BTD

Sometimes I day dream about writing about things other than fashion. In a sense, this blog is mostly a compilation of pictures showcasing different types of outfits and “things” I want to buy and such. I don’t really write much at all; and when I do, it’s pretty basic stuff (and frankly, rather meaningless – or at least feels that way!)

So when I do let my mind wander about actually blogging – writing paragraphs about relatively meaningful things – I find myself considering a multitude of subjects: faith, parts of my story, realizations, lessons I’ve learned, daily struggles (both big and small), fears, aspirations, and other ‘stuff’. But mostly faith (i’ve dabbled with it a little, but I’ve never really committed. See #bestillbebright).

But I never actually sit down and do it because…well, posting pictures of outfits and telling you where everything is from is much easier. Not to mention the fact that I’ve got it down to a science – a system of plug and chug steps that I’ve come to master over the past 2 years of cranking content out.

The truth is, there is SO much more that I care about. Yes, I like dressing up and shopping. And I actually really do enjoy putting outfits together and documenting them for you guys. But sometimes I find myself staring at my soon-to-be published post and thinking: who cares? I want to talk about bigger and better things.

Don’t get me wrong – I don’t mean to trivialize fashion or blogging OR ‘fashion blogging’ for that matter, I’m just simply stating that fashion is not my passion. And it never has been. I still find it funny and so strange that I now work in the fashion industry.  It’s just so far from where I thought I was headed and from what I thought my skill set included. Ask anyone that knew me personally before my blog…they’ll tell you it’s pretty unexpected to say the least.

So What’s Been Holding Me Back?

Well, A Few Things Actually.

First, I didn’t really know how to introduce another topic on the blog. Like, how would I go from posting outfits everyday and BTD being a place you go to strictly for outfit inspiration..to…all of a sudden including other stuff too that you might NOT be interested in? I might lose some of you! And that scares me.

Secondly, I didn’t know what I would write about and how it would mesh with my other content.

Thirdly, I had no idea how to organize it. And what if the stuff I choose to write about is completely random?! It probably will be, actually…

Fourthly, what if I start and then I run out of things to write about? What if this is just a phase I’m going through, but that I’ll get tired of eventually? Then, my blog will be super inconsistent and you might end up confused and lost and wondering why you ever read this blog in the first place.

And lastly (and probably the BIGGEST deterrent to be honest), is the fact that my outfit posts generate revenue for me (which pays my rent) and writing about other stuff would have zero revenue potential. ZERO. Omg, even saying that scares the crap out of me. And although I do have another job, I should fill you on the fact that I am technically the CFO and I don’t pay myself. As the numbers lady behind the scenes, I see the cash-in, cash-out of the company and given the “special” circumstances of my position (aka my mom and I work together), I choose NOT to pay myself. Not yet, at least. So yeah, my blog is pretty much sustaining me at the moment. And I don’t spend 100% of my time on it, so the time I do spend, I NEED it to be profitable.

Anyway, I’ve decided to throw all these reasons to the wind and write anyway – to venture OUTSIDE my comfort zone. And if whatever I’m writing about happens to turn into something with potential, that’s great. If not, I’ll stick to outfits for that week (ha!) But if there IS potential, I’ll try and turn it into something somewhat conclusive and (hopefully) eventually publish it.

I’m sure most of it will just be the ramblings of my mind…which often don’t amount to anything more than just that, ramblings. Who knows, maybe you’ll like to read my random ramblings.

And the risk I’m taking is hoping that some of you who come to my blog to look at my pictures might actually care what I have to say. Maybe you were just thinking the same thing or can totally relate to whatever it is I decide to share. If this happens, tell me. Trust me, I’ll need the encouragement (no matter what you think).