2023 Evaluation: Item #3 → Write

Continuing this series:

“Write – Blogging daily about both of the above at https://eyeintim.com/. Mirroring & shoutouts to the posts will be at https://twitter.com/eyeintim & https://www.instagram.com/eyeintim/ “

Grade = C

This goal seems unexciting compared to #1 & #2, but it was an important one for me in 2023, so I’m disappointed I didn’t earn a higher grade. It looks like I posted about 150 times this year, so less than 50% of “daily”. It’s especially disappointing as I did lots of travel early in the year, and that’s perfect fodder for my blog, but I still fell short.

Then, when I got back to the States, I completely lost my way. I partially blame the traveling — posts from everyday life in DC are MUCH less exciting to write (and read!). I had intended to start blogging about building my businesses, but as mentioned here that didn’t work for me. I will definitely be writing LOTS more about DYDit here, though, so prepare.

So, I somewhat cheated and filled the gap by writing up weekday recommendations here on eyeintim. I had intended to do this over at SnackPantry.com, but decided to just make that a weekly aggregation site. However, each recommendation post has a second section where I put down some thoughts & views. It still felt a little like cheating, but it’s a great hook to force the writing, and tease out my thoughts, so am going to continue it.

I still really want & intend to post normal posts here, though. One thing holding me back is that I still don’t like my my writing voice — where’s the levity & humor that’s so present IRL? I want to focus on this, so, some foreshadowing for my 2024 goals.