Tell Me Something Tuesday: A Big Newbie Mistake

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post on Rainy Day Ramblings where Rainy discusses a wide range of topics from books to blogging. 

  

what’s the biggest mistake you made as a newbie blogger?

So many mistakes. Soooo many. However, I will pick one mistake.

That is allowing myself to let what people think of me impact what I do or don't do on my blog. Opinions are like butts...everyone has one. You cannot make everyone happy! It's impossible. Sometimes my opinions or my reviews may not be what someone wanted...but I what to be honest in all I share. Sure I may soften the blow and not want to be mean and hurtful for the sake of being hurtful. 

But yes....I still have to remind myself that I won't appease everyone. I'm not perfect. However, as long as I am doing what I love and I be as honest as I can that is all that matters. 

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Reading and Blogging Mistakes

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post on Rainy Day Ramblings where Rainy discuss a wide range of topics from books to blogging. 

  

What mistakes have you learned to stop repeating when it comes to reading and blogging?

Oh my. What a loaded question. Is there really any mistakes that I have actually stopped? *does some soul searching and burns a hole in my brain* 

Well - I know for sure I am a touch better at being done with a book and DNFing. Sure, I still am one for self-torture, but I have learned it is okay to just stop reading it or do a quick skim to the end. It's still hard for me, but I have gotten better. 

One mistake I made at the very beginning was not exposing myself enough by blog surfing and commenting. I had assumed that people would just comment and not expect something in return. I'm still bad at constant commenting, but I will do a TON at one time and try to visit my favorites at minimum once a week. 

Another mistake I made was getting too upset about not having the follower count and comment count I wanted and what other people have. I've learned to take what I can get and be happy for the loyal bloggers in my life. 

I think the biggest mistake I made was hating audiobooks and ebooks. I was a purist and only wanted paper books. I avoided both for the longest time. I am now addicted to both. Blodeuedd really helped me find my love of audio. Thanks girl ;)

I think Mamyia is done for the week just like me. ;)