It feels like yesterday when I opened up my laptop and created The July Journal, my old little corner of the internet where I could ramble on about my favourite bath bombs from Lush and the makeup hauls that I used to buy from Superdrug. I remember feeling so happy when I could buy one of Dorkface’s headers with my college money so that it could feel like a properly designed blog. This was over eight years ago and I’ve had a lot of ups and downs since then. We’ve moved to WordPress. I’ve had periods of time where I have posted a lot and then not at all but after nearly three years not knowing which direction I wanted to take, I’m back.
This little corner of the internet will always be mine. I welcome you, new and old readers to “Yasmina Magdy”, my fresh new blog where I can continue to develop my photography, my writing style and to share my life with you to enjoy. This space will always be the first and last place I want to document things whether that be delicious food, my style, favourites that I come across or just simple life updates about where I am traveling to or visiting.
My blog has been a place where I’ve grown as a person. I’ve developed new skills and become more confident. Nowadays, I believe people don’t tend to read blogs because the industry has become over saturated but that’s not why I started and that is also why I have decided to come back. It isn’t about the numbers, it is about having a place to call your own. A place where you feel comfortable to share your thoughts, to inspire others or to simply escape from all the negativity the online world can bring. I want this to be a space where you can feel comforted and understood but also a space where I can share my passions and interests.
I still believe that blogs are cool. Our opinions are taken seriously now compared to when I first started typing up posts. Before I buy a product, I tend to look at reviews from bloggers to see what their thoughts are. The amount of opportunities are amazing and so exciting. You can use it as a form of advertising and share your link on a CV to get your dream job. There are no rules in what to write or say because you can really make this space yours.
So, I want you to grab your hot chocolate and get cosy. Enjoy clicking through all my content, new and old!
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Congrats to 2 years =]
emyii90.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you Emma! 🙂
Well done on writing for 2 years. It’s amazing how quickly the time goes! I always love looking back at my old posts, it’s almost like a little diary.
http://www.linderella.co.uk
It really is insane how quickly the time goes, likewise, I love looking at old posts and seeing how much I’ve improved 🙂 xx
Congrats, happy birthday July Journal! xox
Jen / velvetspring.co.uk
Thank you Jen xx
Happy blog birthday, 2 years is really impressive. =^-^=
Sam | Momentarily Dreaming
Thank you, I am so proud of myself 🙂 xx
Aw happy 2 years Yasmina! And here’s to many more!
Thank you 🙂 xx
Well done girl! Happy 2 years blogging! Blogging can be hard at times so I have the up most respect for my fellow bloggers and I know how hard it can really be.
Kirsty x
http://klearlykirsty.blogspot.co.uk/
It can be really hard but you can get some lovely feedback and it can be so rewarding! 🙂 xx
Happy 2 years girly!
hannatalks
Thank you Hannah! 🙂 xx
Congratulations for sticking with it for so long, and happy 2 years! x
Martha Jane | http://www.marthajanemusic.com
Thank you Martha, I am so proud of myself 🙂 xx
Happy Blog Birthday!
I can’t count the number of times I’ve changed and revamped my blog in the last two or three years so I have no idea when my blog birthday is. hahaha.
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Jess | http://www.italktogh0sts.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you Jess! I usually just go from when I first posted if that helps 🙂 xx
A belated happy blog birthday! This was such a lovely post to read, may you have many more happy years blogging 🙂 xx
Toasty
Thank you Beth 🙂 xx