Growing up the blog

I love participating in these challenges. It gets me thinking about my goals and what I want to do with this blog.

Years ago, it started as a place to just share my thoughts on things. Now, it's completely different! I almost don't even recognize what the blog is now. And, I have readers that aren't family members! It's pretty crazy.

One of my biggest goals this year for the blog, I've already accomplished...buying my own domain. It is a bit ridiculous that I waited so long to do this. All it took was a credit card. But, it was a huge mental barrier I needed to cross. It's like I finally took the training wheels off.

I also plan to revisit the whole advertiser/sponsor thing. I don't want to make a ton of money on the blog. Just enough for a new pair of shoes or something. A new pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes would be nice. Maybe these lovelies.  But of course, I'd happily settle for these or even these.  My plan to obtain the shoes was thwarted earlier this month because my one "advertiser" decided that my dramatic jump in visitors to the blog was due to "suspicious" activities. It could never be because I started blogging with a purpose.

So, if someone would like to clue me in on getting sponsors, that would be all kinds of awesome.

Another goal is to start my own linky party. I need a theme, however. Still thinking on that.

The blog is also getting a facelift soon. I'm excited about that prospect. My dear friend who is an awesome illustrator is going to help me out.

Finally, I'd love to attend a blog conference. It's all part of the refining my vision and voice. It's writer stuff.

All in all, most of these goals are doable.

And I really want those shoes...