Hobbies come and go, but blogging is here to stay! I’ve been “officially” blogging for 14 years! Can you imagine—almost one and a half decades?! Every time I write a blog anniversary post, I’m still in disbelief about how long I’ve been blogging and how I’m still here, especially considering so many people I knew who started blogging around the same time have since graduated from this hobby (which still makes me sad) 🥺. Even though blogging as faiery has been more low-key lately, the inner peace of jotting down thoughts compels me to keep going.

I was thinking about how I should celebrate this milestone. I felt a bit lost because I’ve already written so much about my blog over the years (though I only started celebrating my blog anniversaries from the 5th year onwards). So, I turned to Google, and it said that *number 14 holds significant symbolism in numerology, representing a journey towards achieving balance and stability in various aspects of life. (*https://www.ifshe.co.uk/blogs/articles/14-angel-number). Yep, that’s true—I’ve found stability in my blogging hobby because I’ve discovered the right balance in how I approach it. In this first part of my blog’s 14th cake day, let’s see how stable and balanced I’ve become!

Balance and Stability

I think the reason I still love blogging is that I’ve managed to find balance in how I run this space. I used to be focused on creating and making myself stand out. But I’ve realized that treating it like an online journal is way better and more sustainable.

Hard Work

I know I’ve said before that I find blogging effortless, but in reality, it became effortless because of the creative decisions I made in the past. It’s a byproduct of hard work, which is why it’s easier for me now. Even though I write shorter posts, I still put in time and creativity to publish them! Consistency, in a way, means I’m putting in hard work!

Determination/Drive

So much has changed in my life since I started this blog. I was in my early 20s—young, naive, fresh out of uni, and obsessed with books. My determination to make this blog fit into my life is probably why I’m still here and why I’m still in love with it. It took a lot of willpower to keep up with it because, for me, this is more than just a fleeting interest—it’s been a constant companion through all the changes in my life.

Practicality

Would it be practical to utilize social media more? At one point, I thought so too. But I find social media loud and limiting. It’s still practical to have my own space where I can do whatever I want—design, content, frequency—it all depends on me. Sure, I invest time (and even money) in maintaining this blog, but having complete control over my online space is much more practical. It’s mine, through and through.

Ambition

There was a time when I wanted my blog to do a lot of things, but I always end up returning to the core reason why I started—to have a space for my thoughts. Now, my simple ambition is to stick with it for as long as I can, as long as I love it! And honestly, that in itself feels ambitious!

Discipline

I may treat my blog as effortless now, given how short my posts are, but that doesn’t mean I do it without discipline. It still takes effort to put out a post, even if it’s short. As you can see, I always blog at least once a month, and long-running features are still around. That takes discipline!

It’s a combination of all these things that keeps me blogging the way I do! The changes I’ve made and the decisions I’ve taken along the way have made it a fulfilling journey. It’s true—14 years of blogging has been a journey towards balance and stability. Because of this, I’m still blogging and excited to share my thoughts, my fangirling, and my vague life updates. It’s really about finding balance and being stable in who you are as a blogger!