Today is the fifth anniversary of my first ever blog post- a strawberry lip balm from ThebodyShop!
This is one of those posts where I don’t know how to start with expressing my love for my blog. There were times when I had nothing to look forward to in my life but my blog. Words can’t explain how thankful I am for its presence in my life.
It is my escape- a place where I can talk about beauty related stuff with people who share the same obsession as mine. I love my family and close friends but it’s just not interesting talking about beauty products with them. 90% of my makeup looks all same to them. This is where my little beauty-obsessed part of me gets to connect with similar people.
I’m not this chatty and open in person which helps me even more. When I write, I have time to edit my sentences. When I speak, my words stumble.
Jo Bhi Main, Kehna Chahoon Barbaad Karein, Alfaaz Mere, Alfaaz Mere
Then, most of the times, I am not even social. I’m not an anti-social but I do find the presence of people (even the ones I love) at a stretch to be draining. This is where social media (particularly my blog) prevents me from exhausting myself.
Also, it’s heart-breaking to see the circus the blogging world has become today. Marketing has taken a whole new form today. Be it beauty blogs, YouTube or social media channels, all have become a goldmine for the companies as well as the people behind it. The fine line between selling out and being a sell out was crossed long ago.
Anyhoo
I’d really like to thank each one of you who reads this blog. You have no idea how every single comment makes me feel. Genuine ones of course, not the ones like “Good post, read my blog here!” Haha!
*Abrupt ending but my heart refuses to write more*
I have subscribed your blog and so read almost all your posts when I get time. I like your way of writing its like a story telling. Congratz for your 5 yrs blogging journey.
loved your last pink lipstick post. I will try some brands from there.
Thank you so much Sayeri. This was such a sweet comment. Means a lot!
Yayy! Hope you like it 😀
Congratulations, yours is a blog that I genuinely read when I need makeup related advice. the pictures are also of top quality. When you spoke about all those things you mentioned about people, exhaustion, conversing……it felt like I had written this post…cos I feel the exact same way!!!! And nobody gets me. Are you sure, we weren’t seperated at birth? hehe Enjoy your blog-iversary. Pop some champagne!
Haha! I hope not 😛
Qualities of an introvert aren’t welcomed much where we live. Have you read books by Dushka Zapata? She’s also on Quora. You should definitely read her answers there as they will broaden your perspective a lot. She has influenced my life in such a positive way.
And thank you so much! ^_^
Congrats Heens! Ur blog deserves wayyy more recognition than it’s enjoying right now. Ur posts are genuine, honest, informative entertaining and well written . And no words for how much effort u put into ur pics…literally they’re all super pretty. Totally relate to almost everything u’ve mentioned here. Keep doing what ure passionate about coz in the end that’s all that matters. Stay blessed :-*
You’re gonna make me cry now! Thank you so much, Isa!
I aim to keep improving.
Totally agree with you. It shows if your heart isn’t in what you’re writing.
Heena, congrats!
The efforts you put together in your posts and pictures is highly appreciated. I keep coming back to your blog because your personality shines through all the things you talk about, especially non-beauty related and none of it looks fake or forced. I like that I can relate to you.
You are right. It’s crazy there’s no difference left between most blogs and magazines today. I read only a few like peachesandblush, indianvanitycase and yours of course. I trust your recommendations 100%. So never stop blogging please. You deserve far more recognition than you have right now.
That is so kind of you, Shaili.
I love both those blogs too. Just my kind where I get a glimpse of the person through behind-the-scenes. Hehe!
Haha, I don’t plan to. Not anytime soon 😛
Congratulations.. and your this little world is very good. keep writing, keep posting and keep clicking beautiful pictures,
Thank you Shikha 🙂
I hope to 😀