Why I Started Blogging & How It Changed My life

Since I have gotten a lot of questions about why I started a blog, here goes!
Let’s start where every good story begins…

As a person who studied Computer Science, I was introduced to several opportunities in different industries. At that point in my life, I had a choice to be in a good company and I probably have a stable job with stable income today. As we all know every single company nowadays needs programmers. Endless possibilities as they may say, but I did not pursue it. My reason? I knew it from the start that the corporate world is not for me. All I ever wanted in my life is to work at home or anywhere I want to and be my own Boss. I really love freedom, excitement and adventures!

As my own boss, I can make my own schedule, start working at anytime of the day, travel whenever or wherever I want to, and get all the freedom that I want and I deserve in my life.

In 2008, I became a freelance writer in an American online magazine. It eventually helped me make some cash, more than sufficient for a freelancer. That’s why when the website closed down, I had enough money to launch  my very first online clothing line called Pink Fashion at Palladium - New World Hotel, a luxury 5-star hotel in Makati on 2012.

 

Back then, the idea of becoming a full time blogger never crossed my mind. I just thought that the stuff I was reading online are articles written by freelancers on a website. I didn't even know I was reading blogs. The term "Blogs" was not yet well known at that time. In 2011, I was looking for a creative outlet for myself and searched for ideas in Google. That’s was the time I discovered blogging and the creation of itjulieann.com was happened.

I do blogging not just for the reasons of receiving free stuff (which is always a misconception), get paid without nothing and just to have a nice life. My blogging story is different. Throughout my life, finding creative outlets has been my ultimate goal. When I was a kid I was constantly craft paper to make designs or barbie doll clothes. Then I remember rewriting the story of my favorite cartoon series "Peter Pan" at the back of my notebook. When I was in high school, I started writing poems in my journal (which still hidden in my cabinet still until now). In college, I opted to join in drama class and even won the "Best Actress" award in a competition with other schools. Now, I realized that creativity is embedded into my life and it is really important for my sanity and overall well being. I live to create. And thankfully blogging helps me to do it in an easier way and every single day.

Blogging allows me to write down my thoughts, express my feelings through photography, share my art with the world, and develop the kind of creativity I have and want to achieve. Blogging has given me a safe place to experiment, reflect, and process my thoughts and feelings. There are so many mediums when it comes to blogging. From photo editings, blog post and content creations, to photoshoot ideas... I have so many options to be creative every day.

Honestly, one of the best choices I ever made in my life is to start this career. I did not actually start this with the thought of it becoming my full-time job. In fact, I did not even know know it could be a full-time job especially because my income was not so good back then. I just didn't care because in the first place, money was not the main reason why I started it. Then, I stated meeting new people around the Metro and learned different creative perspectives and inspirations from them. It started locally, until I realized I was already connecting with other artists and bloggers across the globe. I found this woven network of people that connects on and off lines, and they're incredible people from different walks of life. Different backgrounds, different talents and different perspectives - collaborating and creating amazing things together.

   

Years later, I realized the incredible potential it has. I fell inlove with the creative process and how much my readers mean to me. I didn’t know it would lead me to form amazing friendships, travel to new places, exclusive event invites, collaborations, become brand ambassadors and do the modeling stuff or to be interviewed on the radio and television.       

  

  

  

 

Now in 2019, I can say with great pride that I have been full-time blogging since 2010. It has been full of ups and downs, incredible opportunities and many difficult lessons but I wouldn't change a damn thing. I adore my job and this ever growing business that I have created for myself. It is how I always hope my blog comes across; it is how I wish to be remembered.

As this blog continues to grow and evolve, I just want to thank everyone who’s supported me and been along for the ride! I can’t wait to share the next chapter with you guys!


UPDATE: As of September 21, my blog was listed to "Top 30 Philippines Lifestyle Bloggers to Follow" according to www.feedspot.com.
You can check it here --> https://blog.feedspot.com/philippines_lifestyle_bloggers/

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