I finally did something I've been planning to do for ages. I got my own domain! Which means, yes, I'm self-hosted and not writing over here anymore.
I'd love it if you'd visit me at www.melanygallant.com and tell me what you think of my new blogging digs. Oh and the new feed is available here.
Inner demons are vicious buggers, yes.
Picking away at your insecurities, gleefully.
Making minor incidences major, so silly.
Spoiling the riches of self-worth, pity.
In a blink, confidence drops; flustered.
Stomach lurches, thoughts scramble for safety.
Until deep breath, decision steeled; locked.
I call peace. Enough. I'm busy.
This Six Word Fridays prompt is all about peace. The flowers pictured here are called frangipani (aka plumeria) – one of my favourite flowers. I feel peace when looking at them. What brings you peace?
For more thoughts on this Six Word Fridays theme, visit Melissa's blog.
* Image credit to IkklePiranha via deviantart.com.
Stout penny-pincher that she is.
Choose one, the other, or none.
My heart asks…why not both?
I don't know what it is about the changing of seasons but I always want new shoes and a new handbag. Sigh…is it the same for you?
This week's Six Word Fridays prompt is 'Why Not'…so why not head on over to Melissa's blog to read more creations on this theme!
* Photo credit to Ann Dabney via Flickr.
There are only 9 sleeps until Blissdom Canada! Okay, well ten sleeps if you don't include the Kick-off Reception Thursday night.
For those of you who don't know, Blissdom Canada is a two-day conference for women who love blogging, social media and other digital media goodness. It's all about networking and learning. And fun!
I came away with a broader understanding about how to find my voice, my niche, my twist. I learned something else important too. That when it came to writing for my blog, I was letting fear hold me back. Fear of failure, fear of sucking, fear of expressing too much of myself.
I learned that these other women who joined me at the conference all faced the same fear at one point or another. But here they were sharing these amazing personal stories of success and community, and yes, of failure too.
Giddy-up, I'm ready to go!
This year I've already planned what I want to get out of the conference.
discuss digital media trends with other attendees – video, mobile and more – I love it all!
see the screening of Missrepresentation!
For those of you attending Blissdom Canada for the first time, you are going to be amazed at how inclusive the conference is. People are warm, friendly and genuinely interested in getting to know you.
From the speakers to the attendees, there is this openness, this willingness to help you grow. It's sounds so corny but I guarantee, you will find the experience inspirational.
And if you're shy, well just read Sara's post here and Sharon's post here to realize you're not alone, and that others will be feeling the same way as you.
A communications geek blogging about social media, motherhood and the miscellany of life on the go.