I can’t be the only one who misses the blogosphere it used to be back during lockdown. Someone may ask, “What was so special about it?” I answer, “Teenage bloggers”.
As many other bloggers out there, I too started this blog back in 2020 after COVID came. I had just passed 10th grade and I remember thinking if I would meet student bloggers here on WordPress. And after a couple of months or so, I knew this fabulous group of bloggers who were all in the same boat as me, managing their blogs along with studies.
Our Golden Era
I don’t think WordPress ever had that kind of energy before. We were all newbies, and I think that’s what brought us even closer.
I remember having long conversations in the comment sections that it felt like a group chat. We would even forget whose blog’s section it was we were spamming like that with rants, emojis and what not.
I remember idolizing our favorite bloggers who inspired us to make better content and even helped with our writing styles. I still remember that conversation with one of my blogging friends where we were fangirling over the ladies behind Lifesfinewhine, Unique Times, And Crispy Confessions.
Literally my favorite era of my blogging journey was when there used to come latest Tags and Awards. Those posts were such a great way to reach out to new bloggers and interact with others. I feel so sad now when there are no such posts in my Reader anymore.
There used to be also those blogging contests and various competitions which filled the blogosphere with so much excitement (Someone please take me back to the time I held that Photography Contest on my blog.). I can’t express it in words how much I miss those times.
Back to the present
Now whenever I open my Reader, I only see well-researched and professional kinda blog posts. Not that I don’t like them or we lacked these posts in those times. I’ve always loved quality posts. What I mean to say is that, I feel like we don’t see more of those random and natural posts anymore. I’ve felt the same way with my writing too. Back then, I used to feel totally at ease while writing random posts and life updates, because I knew there were my blogging friends who would want to read them. Now, it’s different. Now it’s more of thoughts like “Who would want to hear to your rants all day?”
In my opinion, blogging is supposed to be freedom. I’ve always felt that way about it. It’s up to the person behind the blog what they want this place to be. For me, it’s like my comfort zone. I share my problems, my interests, my advice, my worries… after all, it’s me and it’s Poorwa’s blog, isn’t it?
A Thank You note to all
After the end of lockdown, when literally more than half of my blogging family went on hiatus, back to their hectic regular student lives, there were moments when I wanted to leave too. But I had this hope that one day, they will come back. And even if they decide not to, I want to be here sharing these little stories with y’all. Because I know you’re still here, who likes to read not-so-well-researched but genuine talks.
Thanks for keeping this blog alive and I truly mean it, I’m so grateful to you guys. And special thanks to Pavithra, Selene, Cindy, Nivi and everyone who leaves a comment on my posts, nothing makes me happier than reading your beautiful comments.
Thanks, always!
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