Why Do I Blog?

If you've noticed I haven't posted much in the past year you may be reading this post title and thinking Why does she blog?  She barely even posts anything.  How can she possibly answer this question?  While your thoughts are valid, I'm using this post to get back to my roots as to why I started this blog and as a motivator to keep up with it on a regular basis.  So now to answer the question...Why do I blog?

I started this blog to find myself.  I was a recent college graduate looking for my place and I used this as a form of exploring as to where that place was.  Now that I have a job and a place in Cleveland, Ohio I think this blog has transitioned into another creative outlet for self-expression.  A safe place I can share what I'm exploring in terms of places I'm traveling, fashion trends I'm trying, or a skill I'm attempting to master.  I want this blog to be a destination.  A destination for other 20-somethings looking for a new trend to try, a new book to read, or just a few relatable words on a situation they may be going through.  I want this blog to be a friend.  That friend who knows the exact playlist you need on a Wednesday when you're in the middle of that 3 o'clock slump at work, the friend who has the latest & greatest movie you need to binge on Netflix, or the friend who knows the perfect quote to turn your day from good to great.  I want this blog to be a source.  A source for the latest & greatest products to help you with simple problems, a source for hidden gems in any city I may be in, or a source for a second opinion.

These are the reasons why I blog and I hope they are enough to make you want to visit Labels and Love time and time again.  This is my written vow that I want to be more engaging and bring you the best of the best.  Here's to a new blogging resolution (hopefully I stick to it this time).

xoxo,

B.