My Story…
After graduating high school in 2009, I felt indecisive about my future. On the one hand, I knew that college was not for me. And on the other, I knew if I did not go to college, it would devastate my mom. So, as you can imagine, I felt stuck. I had to choose between disappointing my mom or doing what was best for me.
And so, despite my doubts, I chose to go to college. While attending Community College Of Philadelphia, I didn’t do my best. I spent more time skipping my math class and socializing with friends -rather than focusing on my studies. And so, ultimately, I decided to call it quits with college.
Life After College
After calling it quits, I got a job in retail. While working in retail, I started thinking about my writing skills. And how, in high school, I would help my classmates with their writing assignments. Because for as long as I can remember, English has always been my best subject in school. So, I started to look on Craigslist for some writing gigs.
Within a few months of looking, I found some gigs and started writing for various magazines and online publications. Some include Main Course Magazine, Txture Magazine, Style Equation Magazine, and more.
Starting My Blogging Journey
After a few years of writing for various publications, I got approached by a friend to start a blog. At first, I blew off the suggestion as a joke. Because in my head, I thought, ‘Why would I start a blog?’. But after giving it some thought, I figured why not give it a shot because I had nothing to lose.
And so, after doing some research, I created my first WordPress blog. Once I started blogging, I realized how much I liked it -and fast forward over five years later, and I am still enjoying the blogging journey.
My Advice About Living Out Your Dreams
Whether you dream of starting a blog or have other aspirations, remember that happiness comes first. And that even if you get some haters along the way, it’s all the process. Because even when you feel down and stagnant, know there is hope.