Eventually, all conversations lead to the question, “What do you do?” It’s not an easy question for a blogger to answer when among the uninitiated. I always want to put another title out there so that I don’t get labeled in someone’s mind before they get to really know me. I want them to think that I’m fabulous, not that I live in my mom’s basement and wear sweats all day.
Well… I do wear sweats mostly all day, but that’s not the point!
It’s always a relief to be among other bloggers that don’t ask that question. But last week, when I attended a San Diego Blogger gathering where everyone in the group understands that we’re not writing a bunch of crap from a basement, I still found myself answering that question but on a deeper level. Since there were plenty of new bloggers at the meet up that were not yet aware of my fabulosity (said with only the slightest touch of sarcasm), I had to answer THIS question a lot:
What do you blog about?
It’s an awkward question for a lifestyle blogger to answer because we can blog about whatever we want. Sometimes, we’ll throw in the names of companies we’ve done campaigns for just for street cred (and to elicit ooohs and aaaahhhs), but they still want to know what we actually do to merit such campaigns.
Since bloggers love to take lots of pretty pictures, I thought I’d answer the question visually.
We share our food… on Facebook.
We go to awesome grocery store openings.
We get to play games.
We show off our shopping finds.
Some of us homeschool our kids at local cafes.
We share restaurants with fellow foodies.
We try to keep our kids entertained.
We eat cupcakes. LOTS and LOTS of cupcakes.
And every now and then, we actually blog.
So yeah. That’s what a fabulous lifestyle blogger does.
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All images captured and shared with the new Samsung Galaxy Camera, connected on Verizon Wireless.
I received a complimentary Samsung Galaxy Camera as part of a Verizon Wireless campaign.
It’s what I do.
That, my dear, is awesome!
Twitter: sugarjones
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Thank you… thank you verrmuch. *said Elvis style*
I decided early on to say I do what I wanted to do, whether or not I made money at it. Now, I do make money at it, so at least I know someone upstairs was listening.
Twitter: sugarjones
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Your upstairs neighbor pays you to do WHAT now?
Love it! Great explanation! I always say “social media and blogging” and then pause. Usually they think for a second and then ask “so what exactly does that mean”. I explain, and about 50% seem to understand.
Twitter: sugarjones
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50%?? WOW! I don’t think I get more than 40% without eyes glazing over.
Oh yes, never lacking in cupcakes!
Twitter: sugarjones
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Bloggers are powered by copious amounts of cupcakes.
And coffee. Don’t forget the coffee.
Twitter: sugarjones
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DOH! How could I forget the coffee????
I’ve actually stopped telling people I’m a blogger because of the sweatpants stereotypes. (I clean up so nicely too). Usually, I tell people that I’m a writer because I contribute to so many blogs not just my own. And whenever I get asked what do I write about, I usually tell them “stuff I’m passionate about.” It’s actually kind of funny to watch their reaction. If I end up liking them, then I’ll tell them about my blog.
Sugar, you are pretty fabulous!
Twitter: sugarjones
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Maybe we should just lie and say we’re data analysts. Who the hell wants to get deep into conversation with a data analyst???
This is funny. I felt the same way when trying to explain “what I blog about”. I am fairly new to lifestyle blogging and have had the same odd responses when I tell people what I do. Thanks for the post!
Twitter: sugarjones
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Tell them you blog about sex. That should get the conversation hopping! LOL!! Thanks for commenting, Bri!
Wish that I had that camera today. I really could have used that zoom lens!
Hmm, nobody told me about the cupcakes!