Why the Blog Died*

Why the Blog Died*

It’s been a long while since I blogged publicly. I have all of these posts in the queue or in drafts but it doesn’t feel right to post them now. “What’s feelings got to do with it?” Everything. I feel people can sense if I’m posting just to post or if I mean what I...
Should You Start With a Niche?

Should You Start With a Niche?

In blogging, I tend to *cringe* at some rules, like finding your “niche” before you start.” Fellow bloggers, don’t hate me. I know the advice is to mean well, and I do get your point. I also don’t completely disagree with this rule. If you’re...
What the Hell Happened to Blogging?

What the Hell Happened to Blogging?

My first blog (ever) was on Xanga. Kicking it old school, I wrote about my little college freshman issues, the “boy” I liked, the song of the moment, feelings, etc. It had that really cool animated background and the autoplay of my song of the moment (usually Coldplay...
Blogging and Cultural Appropriation: Check Yourself

Blogging and Cultural Appropriation: Check Yourself

When I was in first grade, one of my Pakistani classmates had “drawings” on her hands. She had two older sisters who had those same “drawings.” They were beautiful! I assumed, they were just doodles because why and how would I know better? Her sister later told me...