Comments on: Need opinions and a break

By: sarah (the SHU box)

sarah (the SHU box) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:53:00 +0000

hi! i have to respond to this post as a ‘hybrid’ blogger who – among other things – covers lots of healthy lifestyle topics (running, healthy meals, etc). i recently did a week of ‘food blogging’ and while that is not something i want to do permanently, it was fun for the time being!

my blog started as an account of life in medical school but has become a little schizophrenic over the years as i’ve incorporated more of my interests. while sometimes i worry that i lack focus, readers say that they LIKE the variety! so i think it’s possible to be all over the place, but still be fun and interesting.

i guess what i’m saying is — in with the new! but maybe not totally out with the old? you can be a health/lifestyle blogger AND keep your old identity and write about the things you used to write about. and i will say that i think the more interesting food/health bloggers are the ones that do that (rather than the ones that just post pic after pic of their eats).

By: jesslee

jesslee — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:40:49 +0000

i love your blog and will continue to read no matter what you decide. love your mom’s comments. i remember once before when you contemplated changing your name…
i know whatever you do it will be great!

i’m having my first ever give*away if you are interested

By: piper jacquelyn

piper jacquelyn — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:34:25 +0000

I hope that you have a good break from writing! I will always read whatever it is you choose to write about – you’re one of my first blogging friends and I can’t imagine not checking in your daily comings and goings! I love your blog name – I think you could totally make it work into a new type of blog. Running, eating right, whatever….all while wearing mascara! It’s okay to be girly at the same time! Take care Miss Julie!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:32:27 +0000

I would consider changing the blog name at least because you want your blog to reflect what you’re writing about! I think change is definitely good and if that’s where you are in your life, then go for it.
Jessica´s last blog ..Happy.

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:28:43 +0000

Hey Girl,

I’m so sorry I’ve been M.I.A. lately. I’ve missed reading your blog.

I love your blog name…. it’s you. I would leave the blog name and address and write what’s going on in your life right now, if it’s health and fitness then GREAT! If it changes later, great. Your readers adore you and will read whatever you have say.

By: Erica @ Fashion meets Food

Erica @ Fashion meets Food — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:21:58 +0000

THe candy shop part of Sarris is open, by the ice cream part is closed for remodeling. The girl said it should be opened back back by Juneish! They’re insane, and will be losing so much money. I don’t get why they didn’t remodel over the winter!!!! I will keep you posted I live super close to it! Good for you to stop snacking at night! That is my serious downfall. I can do so good all day long and I absolutely lose it at night! If you want to focus on food and fitness go for it! I think you should keep your name it reflects who you are, and by changing your blog you aren’t changing who you are! Besides the name is too much fun to change!!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend girly!!!

By: Donna D @donna_de

Donna D @donna_de — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:05:20 +0000

Hi Julie,

I think of your domain and your Twitter ID as your brand. It is totally ok, in my opinion, to let your brand evolve as you do. I would keep the name and domain.

I think I started following you because I knew someone else in DC who did. I have enjoyed reading about your move, your life, and your running. I think you can have all of that on WearingMascara without worry. It is about you. It is your voice and your thoughts that we all enjoy reading.

There are some great blogs out there combining personal life with fitness and healthy living. I’m sure you will make the new direction completely yours and unique, and I look forward to following along!

Donna

By: Lil' Woman

Lil' Woman — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:43:08 +0000

P.S. Your mom’s comment is the sweetest thing I ever read!
Lil’ Woman´s last blog ..Mama Is Coming To The O

By: Lil' Woman

Lil' Woman — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:42:05 +0000

We were disconnected for a minute but found each other again and I plan to read your blog no matter what. I don’t know much about fitness or health myself and I myself are struggling with that situation but I say go for it. I think changing the name would be a good start if you wanted to start over and go in a different direction but if you like the name Wearing Mascara than keep it. I heart you girl so take some time and get your booty back here and who knows maybe your new blog will be the little inspiration this girl needs!
Lil’ Woman´s last blog ..Mama Is Coming To The O

By: MOM

MOM — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:23:48 +0000

Julie,

Whatever you do, you do it “Wearing Mascara”!!! Change is the only constant in the universe, and the reason you have kept, as well as added, readers is because you are always enlightening them on your personal journey. I wouldn’t worry for a minute about the title, because that’s who you are, and your ever-evolving content is a testament as well as example to personal growth and change. What have I always said? When you’re done learning and changing, you’re dead. And darling daughter, you are very much alive and exciting and ever-changing. So just keep on keepin’ on!

I love you and think you’re great,
Mom