As I mentioned in Wednesday’s post, I am a finalist in vancouvermom.ca search for Vancouver’s Top Mom Blogger. I am super excited because this has been a goal of mine since I started blogging. I know that at the of end the day what’s important is that I’m happy with my posts and that I am able to touch and relate to my readers, but it sure feels nice to be acknowledged by my fellow peers.
Today begins a 2 week voting period, from Friday May 23 to Thursday June 5, (winner will be announced on Monday June 9) where you can vote for me once every week for a total of 2 times in 2 weeks. You may ask why should you vote for me and simply put, because you like my blog and you want to support me 
. The other reason is that if you vote for me and I win, I win this amazing 2 night getaway with my husband to the Painted Boat Spa & Marina. This getaway would be much appreciated!!!!!!!
If you’re interested in the bio I submitted, please click here.
To vote for me, please click here. It’s as simple as clicking on the link and finding my name: Agnes Mayer, Vodka Infused Lemonade. And remember you can vote for me once a week for the next 2 weeks.
This entire process has made reminiscent about my blog and how I started it almost 2 years ago. My first post was published on July 13, 2012, titled “Welcome to Vodka Infused Lemonade“. At the time I started to blog, I was really nervous and had no idea what I was doing and honestly I’m still not sure. What I’ve learned these past 2 years is that it’s a constant process of trial and error; there are days where there is no rhyme or reason for why my posts get so many views and other days when it doesn’t; although numbers do matter, don’t stress over it, it’s not worth, instead focus on content that is important to you. Oprah has a great quote “Let passion drive your profession.” It’s true, write about what you care about, because that is the genuine you and that’s what people want to read.
One of the first posts I wrote that was a bit controversial, or at least felt that way to me was “30 year old Teenagers and shirts that make you feel pretty“. When I wrote that post, I was sick and tired of adult women acting like they’re teenagers. The older I get, the more I encounter that, women that are catty, spiteful, hurtful and just plain mean. It felt good, cathartic to write this post. I received many emails thanking me for talking about it. I was very worried about the backlash and honestly there was nothing to worry about. Those people that behave that way will never admit it, but it was nice to get it off my chest and I wanted other women who’ve experienced it to realize they are not alone.
Another quite personal post I wrote “Post Mommy Blues” was very hard to write. In it I admit to having postpartum blues and even depression. To be honest with you, I still find it hard to talk about it, not because I’m embarrassed, but because it reminds me of how down and lonely I felt. I felt like no one around me acknowledged my feelings, they kept telling me that they never experienced that and tried to brush what I was going through under the rug. I didn’t have any mom friends at the time, or rather “real” mom friends and I felt all alone. I felt like I was the only mom going through what I was going through and that everyone else had their act together. It wasn’t until I joined the Coquitlam Mom’s Group when I started to feel like I’m not alone in my feelings and that it’s ok to feel overwhelmed, tired and frustrated. I just wish I had someone in my life back then to tell me that it’s ok and that what I’m feeling is normal. I wrote 2 other follow up posts titled “Moms, Let’s Stop the Hate Speech and Negative Behavior” and “Moms vs Moms: Why Can’t We Just All Play Nicely Together” respectively. The point of all these posts is not for me to say that I’m perfect, but to bring to light our negative and destructive behaviour to one another and start treating each other with respect and love.
A few months ago, I got inspired to do a post and link up called “I am Beautiful“. I was inspired by a video on line where they vamped up women and airbrushed them and took pictures of them and then they video taped their reactions. What surprised me the most was that the women weren’t happy with their “new” fake looks. They missed the qualities and characteristics that make them who they are. I decided to take a picture of myself sans make up and host a link up. I had quite a few brave women join me. Click here to see the link up.
I love hosting my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up where you can link up any fashion related post. I enjoy sharing my hosting duties with a different co-host each week. I enjoy looking at all the amazing fashion. I love the fashion aspect of my blog. I enjoy showing looks that are affordable. One of the reasons why I started this blog was to show other moms that just because you are a mom, it doesn’t mean that we have to dress frumpy. When my son was first born, I felt like crap, but I made an effort to dress up, because I didn’t want the world to see just how tired and crappy I felt. When I dressed up and made an effort, I felt better about myself. I also have a weekly series on one item different ways.
Last but not least, I love sharing stories about my family, especially my son. He truly is the apple of my eye and makes my soul sing. This recent post, totally describes my son “Motherhood & My Son Are Like The Colours Of The Rainbow“. One of the things I love most about him is that he is true to himself. He loves Princesses, painting his nails, singing, dancing, the movie Frozen while still acting like a 5 year old boy. One of the posts I’m most proud of is “Why I Paint My Son’s Nails!!!” As a parent, I feel strongly that our job is to empower our children, to listen to their interests and to help them achieve their fullest potential. I believe in supporting our children’s interests and letting them explore who they are.
Congratulations if you read this entire post!!! I know it was long but my blog is a such a labour of love and I can’t help it
May this blog inspire you to head over to vancouvermom.ca and vote for me.
Don’t forget to link up to my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up. Click here to link up.
Happy Friday and Weekend Everyone!!!!!
