Women and Media and the Messages We Send.

{Using Media to send a message, about Media.  Oh how I love living in the age of technology.}  

I think of this often as a blogger.  I don't have many people check out my blog, and it may be because I do not focus on fashion, to-buy lists or beauty tutorials.  It may be some other reason all together, but if it is because I do not have a fashion or beauty blog, that's fine with me!  There are plenty of great women out there doing their thing and focusing on what it important to them.

To me, those things just don't interest me.  Of course I like getting new things, and yes I do wear makeup...but my politics around both of those things are very intense, almost unwavering and probably boring for the average internet browser to read.

I think as bloggers, especially those who get many hits (remember, we are searchable by google) we need to realize that we are part of this media and part of the way in which women are represented.  I am so happy that I have found some great women whose blogs I am proud to add to my list to read.  Whose words nourish me and inspire me and make me smile!

I am also so very PROUD to say that I get many hits from people googling "how to cut toxic people from your life."  Even if I don't have a lot of people reading, I know that I am somehow able to help the people who do stumble upon my blog in search for help, or even just a recipe!

Please watch this trailer, you will be glad you did.  

Then go see the movie.  

Thanks and happy, responsible blogging!

xoh!

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8 weeks to a better me: Week One (from Sometimes Sweet)

I have been known to make a to do list that involves such items as "drink coffee" or "feed pets"...things that I always do anyway, but boy does it feel nice to put an X in the box...so when I saw Danielle's post over at Sometimes Sweet about setting small attainable weekly goals, I decided to participate as well, and feel the rush of checking off items on a weekly to do!

This week's theme is...

Go and check out her post, and open your eyes to some other bloggers as well. This week Danielle had guests posts from both Don and Rachel, a lovely couple who both blog and set their three goals for blogging. Check out what they have to say about why people blog, and their focus on supporting their local community. Just seeing this post made me so happy to see other like minded people sharing away on the web.

Since I am relatively new to blogging, I am excited that the first goals are about our little corners of the internet.

Goal 1: Since I have moved into NYC I have been so busy with work that perhaps I haven't gotten enough time out to notice my hood...so I will create a weekly post regarding Brooklyn. Not only will it be fun to share the cool things I have already found in my new home base, but it will force me to get out and explore even more! This Sunday I happened into the Cobble Hill area and immediately fell in love. It honestly made my Sunday amazing to find this new little area of town and explore. This goal will get me out and about with purpose, and I will really be prompted to take the time to notice all of the cool things my new city has to offer!

Goal 2: Share a recipe that I use often. Food is something I am very mindful of. I would say after rent, it is what I spend the most money on (voting with my wallet). I also spend a lot of time preparing and enjoying all different kinds of food and I would like to share!

Goal 3: Connect more with other bloggers. I have started to really enjoy coming online and checking out my daily reads and I should definitely tell some of these people how great they are!

Three cheers for small attainable goals!