As I type this post right now, we are still in Los Angeles for the BlogHer16 conference, and this is the first time since we got here (on Thursday, August 4th) that I'm touching my computer. Between Southwest Airlines losing my luggage and me working here at the conference, I have been mega busy. Also, the three-hour time difference between L.A. and Baltimore is really messing with me. Anyway, as you know, I became a parent in October last year, and looking back now, I can count at least 12 Read More
Vera Goes To Los Angeles, California For BlogHer Conference
Yesssss!!! It's time for the BlogHer Conference, and I am pumped! This year is my third consecutive time attending the BlogHer conference, so it goes without saying that I love this conference. It has been worth it every single time, and I expect this year to be the same. I have come a long way since I first attended the conference. The first time I attended the conference, I did not know anyone. It felt like I was dizzy and playing pin the tail on the donkey ... on a frog. Frogs don't have Read More
Journal #19: July 2016
Welcome to August. Considering how late I was to post Journal #18 for June 2016, this time, I'm determined to not make the same mistake. It's only August 2nd and I'm on it already - as it should be. July was HOT! And I mean it literally. There were so many over hundred degrees days, and we live on the top floor, so while the roof of our building is far from the sun, we are still the closest ones to the sun, compared to our neighbors below. If you know a little about me, then you know that I Read More
My Top Four Favorite Things About Fall
In Game of Thrones, winter is always coming. In real life right now, though, it's fall that's coming, and I am so excited. Fall is my favorite season in the whole wide world! *insert excited voice of a five-year-old* I just think that fall is the most beautiful season, not just in its weather and temperature, but also with fall beauty and fashion. I'll be able to wear my scarves and tights and peep-toe boots. And even my foundation will look a lot better when the heat isn't melting it off my Read More
Blogging Tip: Why Is Your Instagram Private?
Just last week, I put up a post about 4 reasons why Kim Kardashian should keynote BlogHer16, and one of the reasons was because although blogging itself is social media, having other active social media channels is a necessity when you're a blogger, and if nothing else, Kim Kardashian is a social media mogul. In that regard, I have much to learn from her. So today, I have a blogging tip about social media. Blogging Tip Ahead However, one thing I have noticed some bloggers doing is locking Read More