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A Very Fun Interview (And You Should, Too!)

/ Katie / 7 Comments

Blogging can be a lonely pastime, or it can connect you with some of the most interesting people you’ve ever encountered. I’ve said before just how much I value the community here on WordPress. We inspire each other, support each other, and encourage each other, and it’s just wonderful. You get the most out of blogging, truly, when you find your people.

I’ve been following Poorwa for many years now. So, when I saw that she was working on a series of interviews with other bloggers reflecting on blogging during and after the pandemic, I knew I wanted to participate. I think it’s such a good idea, and all of the interviews so far have been interesting and thoughtful, and so fun to read. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to be part of it, and Poorwa’s questions were so good.

You can read my interview here: Interview with Katie | At least, we did SOMETHING during lockdown – EP 5

And please check out her blog, and if you’re so inclined, reach out to her to be interviewed for this series, as well. I learn so much from all of you, and I love reading your answers about creating, blogging, and just living every day.

And it’s worth mentioning, I’m super excited to possibly collaborate with Poorwa again in the future. 😊 What do you think we should do?

Thank You for Ten Years!

/ Katie / 32 Comments

I haven’t had any time this week to write. Or read. Or do much of anything else, really. Lucy’s been keeping us fantastically, beautifully busy.

I love it. Though I do wish I had just a little more time. Or hands. Or both.

Anyway.

I think maybe my busy-ness was kismet, because I got a notification from WordPress today that I’ve been blogging now for ten years.

TEN. YEARS.

When I look back at where I started and where I am now, in blogging and writing and life, I feel so much gratitude. I’ve made wonderful friends here, and they inspire me every day to keep creating. I’ve grown and changed in ways I never could have imagined. I’ve got Lucy, and I live at the beach, and I write poetry. I never thought I could actually write poetry. I feel more brave, more open, and more ready. And I also know that I still have so much more to learn.

If you’re reading this today (or tomorrow or whenever), thank you! Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading and for being here. If you’ve been reading for a while, thank you extra, because you’ve kept me going through many a hard day. Knowing you’re out there keeps me motivated, and makes me want to a better writer and creator and human.

It’s quite a journey we’ve been on together. I can’t wait for whatever comes next.