Today is monday, and it really is my least favorite day of the week (as I guess it is for most people). However the first thing I saw this morning, before heading off for work, was that I had been nominated for The Blogger Recognition Award. And just like that this monday just became an incredible day. Honestly it is really getting hard to find the right words to say how much I am feeling honoured by getting this kind of recognition for my blog. My thanks go out to Sophiethestark who gave my this award. I really, really appreciate it. If you haven’t already, check out her incredibly awesome blog Blameitonchocolate, which covers a lot of things ranging from Anime to books, and even videogames. Once again my thanks, you are awesome 😀
The Rules
- Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog
- Give a brief story of how your blog started
- Give two pieces of advice for new bloggers
- Select up to 15 other blogs you want to give the award to
The beginning
My blog started pretty much as an experiment. On my Facebook site, I used to post small reviews for movies I liked in Dutch. But at times I just got a bit annoyed at the whole Facebook environment. I did really like writing reviews however, and I started thinking about how I could continue to do that, but without Facebook. One day I came across a review for a movie, (honestly I can’t remember which movie it was anymore), and I saw the wordpress.com link on it.
After doing some research for it, I decided to give it a go. It took me some time to actually get it started as I am not actually a very technical kind of guy, but eventually I managed to create a site. I started almost half a year ago now, and honestly I have been having a blast. I had never expected to enjoy blogging this much, as it really has become a part of my daily routine.
Even though I don’t publish a post every day, I do check in every day, either to respond to comments, or read post from so many other great blogs I am currently following. Yes it takes time, but I consider it time well spent. One of the most fun things to date has been meeting all kinds of wonderfull people, and just sharing thoughts on all kinds of things. I don’t think I can ever give this up now, and I am definitely not planning to do so.
My advice for new bloggers
As mentioned above I have not been blogging yet for long so I would not in any way consider myself in a position to give advice in any way. Here are two things that I myself, think (emphasis on think), that might be important:
- Cherish your followers. This might seem like a nobrainer, but I am still sometimes truly amazed that people take time to read my posts, and even at times post a response to them. Time is a very precious commodity, and as such I am just very appreciative every day, when I see likes or comments to posts that I wrote. So I guess this is also a big shoutout and thank you to everyone who has been following me so far. And that is what I meant by cherish your followers, never take it for granted, and always be respectful, even if someone might have a different view on something you wrote 😀
- Write from the heart. When writing posts try to put something in it from yourself. This sounds a bit weird, but what I mean is try at times to make a post personal. It doesn’t mean that you should completely open up the floodgates and let every emotion that you have out (that might become messy lol), but still adding in something personal, can make a post somewhat more interesting (and a little humor at times, doesn’t hurt either😂)
The honorable nominees
- Cainslatrani
- Dtalksanime
- Japanimetalks
- Littleanimeblog
- Animetai
- Fragglepuss
- Tensecondsfromnow
- Anjimplays
- Strictlyridiculous
- Kurosamareviews
- Themaniacalbookunicorn
- Readingthroughinfinity
- Inthecubbyhole
- Brendarochelle
- Otakuorbit
Honestly, I did not check if you might have already have a nomination, but if you do, well….now you have two 😀
Thanks for reading, and see you next time !
Congratulations! Well deserved and good advice! 🙂
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Thank you very much for the kind words, truly appreciate it 😊
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You work fast! Hahaha
Thank you so much for the compliments ^^ And that’s some great advice right there. I wholly agree that you should cherish your followers – they give your blog real meaning!
It’s awesome that you discovered a platform you could relate to more, thus continuing to write your reviews 🙂 Don’t ever stop doing what you love!
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Awww, thank you so much for these very kind words. I will definitely do that! Thank you again, it really means a lot and is very much appreciated 😊😊
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Congrats on another award! You have a interesting blog that covers a nice variety of topics and a very engaging writing style. It’s great that you have come to enjoy blogging so much, and I look forward to more posts in the future 🙂
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All these words of praise are really making me shy haha 😊 Thank you very much for these very kind words 😀 The same goes for your blog: my number 1 source for K-dramas, really not kidding😀
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You’re very welcome! And thank you for the kind words in return 🙂
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Congrats
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Thank you very much 😀
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You truly do deserve the recognition. Congratulations, well done, and thank you for the mention.
Now I gotta see if I even know fifteen other bloggers. Spoiler: I don’t.
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Haha 😂😂 Well, it is up to 15 bloggers, you don’t have to nominate 15 in total lol😂 Thank you for the kind words by the way: really appreciate it! 😀
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Congratulations and thanks for the nomination! Your blogging suggestions are so on point! Keep up the good work!
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Thank you very much 😊 Will try and do my best as much as I can. And ofcourse you are very welcome 😀
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Ahhh Congrats! Very much earned and deserved! Keep up the amazing work
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Thank you so much 😀 I will do my best 😊
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Congratulations! You really deserved it! Your advice truly inspiring. Keep it up! I always wait for your next posts! And thank you for the nomination! I wish I’ve known many other bloggers so I can participate. Nevertheless, if I can, you’ll be nominated by me, for sure! 😀
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Aww, thank you! I always look forward to your posts too. I have been following your blog pretty much when I first started blogging, and I have always enjoyed reading your posts! 😀
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Thank you too! I am so happy to hear that 😊😀
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Congratulations!
And thank you for the nomination. You didn’t make my Monday better but you did something greater and made my exam day brighter. 😀
Brilliant advice too. Keep blogging!
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Haha, glad I could help 😀 Hope your exams went well! And ofcourse thank you very much ! 😀
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You’re welcome!
And well, I survived. My hand may not though…ouch.
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Oh, that doesn’t sound good: hope you recover soon 😀
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Very well deserved and a huge thank you for the nomination. Your blogging advice is also really on point, it’s so much about nurturing a community.
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Thank you very much for your kind words: they are very much appreciated: really enjoy all the posts of your (and ofcourse Elisabeth’s blog) So, your nomination is very well deserved too 😊 Keep up the great work 😀
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D’awwww shucks. Encouragement like yours is a big part of why we can keep it up. Thank you, and congrats from me too 🤗
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Thanks for the nomination! There’s a positive community of bloggers here on wordpress, and each and every comment is gratefully read!
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You are very welcome, and I definitely could not agree more ! 😀
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Congrats, well done to you on receiving the nomination! And thanks so much for nominating me in turn – it made my morning! Glad to hear you’ve found a platform that suits the content you want to create 🙂
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Thank you very much, and ofcourse you are welcome 😊
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Congratulations and thank you for the nomination ^^ I really like your pieces of advice , definitely important to always put a piece of yourself in all your writing – it’s part of what makes blogging fun!
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You are welcome and thank you very much 😊 It really is..when I started this blog, I think I never could have predicted I would enjoy it so much. Pretty much addicted now lol 😀
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Congrats!! You deserve it! (And a great post too!)
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Aww thank you so much, you are too kind ❤️
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Congratulations, Raistlin! Hahaha, open up the floodgates. Definitely great advice on posting a bit on the personal side. Very well said. I hope you continue to enjoy your journey as a blogger! I enjoyed reading about your beginnings.
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Thank you very much for the kind words: really appreciate it 😊 I am so far enjoying every bit of it, in fact it get’s better every day. One of the fun things is just the interacting with people, and reading abd writing new posts. Even though it at times takes up a lot of time, it is time well spent. I hope you will continue to have just as much fun: good luck, and thanks for your comment 😀
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