2010: Blog On!
2010: Bring it on. Or, should I say Blog it on. Or, should it merely be (a la Wayne’s World):
Blog On!
For many of us bloggers, life can often be seen through the lens of blogging about it. How many times have you thought about going to an event, party, date, etc. with the distinct thought that it could become a great blog piece? Through my exhibitionist flair, I’ve done more than just think about it. I give great blog. The point is, as fragmented as it sounds, this type of blog lens has actually helped me to try new things and be more open to new experiences. That little bloggy writing motivation actually gets me through a lot.
My new blog girl-crush, Doniree, has asked us:
This question–with my blog lens in place–got me thinking that this would be the most appropriate blog topic for my first post on my new “big girl” domain.
Look Ma! My own .com!
For those who don’t know (because you can’t assume that everyone knows you), hi, my name is Floreta and I used to blog at http://floretacui.blogspot.com. I have made the switch not only to my own host server, but from Blogger to WordPress. @ninoart, from My Kafkaesque Life, reminded me that 2010 is not only a New Year, it’s a new decade! This did two things. 1) Make me feel old and 2) Give me a rush of how incredibly charged 2010 and onward will be! So without further adieu:
My 2010 Blogging Goals
- Write more erotica – After my recent encounter, and yes, blogging about it, I have gotten a lot of positive feedback about my shift towards wanting to explore erotic writings more consistently. I even got Lilu’s approval saying (quote):
I saw on your 20SB that you’re considering a more permanent dive into erotic writing… gotta say, I think you’re pretty damn good at it, and that it’s a great idea.
If I get the TMI queen’s approval, then I must oblige. Writing erotica is exhilarating and you will help me see to it that I follow my own word!
- Have more focus – Essentially, The Solitary Panda is the same blog as my blogspot blog but I want to shift the focus in a more defined way, and that’s why I want to start fresh. Sure, this still is, first and foremost, a “personal blog”, but I’d like to explore more aspects of travel–with my upcoming journey–and culture. I’d like to have more consistent features almost as if I were writing my own magazine column. We’ll see how well that goes, but “travel, culture, art & erotica” is a good start by me.
- Build my community – I have a fairly big following from blogspot and I’m a little apprehensive as to how well the transition goes. Will I lose followers? Will you subscribe to my new feed? I’d like to build up my community via comments and engage people through social media more. Not in that I-want-to-be-popular sort of way. But in a genuine, this-is-what-blogging-is-about-and-I-want-you-to-be-a-part-of-that-with-me sort of way! I appreciate you. Thank you!
- Become professional – I blog professionally for companies but I’d like to see my personal blog become a somewhat professional hub for myself. Whether that be garnering a business venture via this blog or garnering exposure for a business venture via this blog, I’m not sure which. This is a bit of a conundrum for me because 1) Hello erotica! What will people think? But Colin, from Exile Lifestyle told me I should “own my sensuality”. Meaning, why not embrace my sensual writing, because that’s part of who I am? And, that gives me an “edge”, a unique way to “stand out”. So, if this somehow backfires on me as I try to merge my professional identity with my blog identity, I have Colin to blame it for (joking, I joke)! 2) Floreta is a blog identity. It’s like Perez Hilton but not as popular. I’ve chosen to keep Floreta because the name itself is a great personal brand! it’s more unique than, say, “Janet”, which is shrouded under Janet Jackson (you know, because I’m nasty; and that just gets old!). But nevertheless, navigating my personal brand with a pen name gives me a bit of an identity crisis!
I am truly excited for 2010 and my new blog kick-off; bringing in the new year with a bang! Come celebrate with me! Stick around. Have some drinks. Tell all your friends! Join my party!
So, what are your 2010 blog goals? What are your 2010 goals? Happy New Year, and remember, BLOG ON!
