Post Comment Love & Blogger Showcase 23 -25 November

Hello there and welcome to this week’s #PoCoLo a friendly linky where you can link any post published in the last week. If you were here last week, it was great to see you and if you’re new here this week, then you’re very welcome. Both Morgan and I know you’ll find some great posts to read, and encourage you to pop over to some of the posts linked and take the time to leave a comment or two so that everyone benefits from some extra love.

With a weekend at home we finally got around to tackling the leaves in the garden, or rather MOH did, while I faffed about avoiding the back breaking work of picking up leaves. It’s my cunning plan every year, and it generally seems to work, if you ever find yourself in the same situation. I spent the time taking pictures of the garden - there’s more in the post I’ve linked this week, covering up the garden furniture and pizza oven, moving pots into a more sheltered position and covering our agapanthus in fleece. Which as it turned out was a good move, as as well as the rain earlier in the week we had hailstones, which was a bit of a shock, and then a heavy frost yesterday morning.
Oh, and I picked my last crop of tomatoes, some lettuce and even more bizarrely two miniature broad beans, like you do mid-November

the last pickings of tomatoes and lettuce from my garden

Blogger Showcase: Alonyo from Alonyo Kilama-Oceng

1 Who are you?

Hi, my name is Alonyo Kilama-Oceng a London based blogger. I am British born but of Ugandan heritage.  I have been blogging for just over a year on my self titled blog www.alonyokilamaoceng.com

2 How did you discover blogs/blogging?

Looking for an answer on the internet and then slowly stumbled across You Tube videos and then blogs.  Then I slowly began watching vlogs and reading more blogs of my favourite influencers.

3 Why did you start blogging?

I wanted a space where my friends and family abroad could come and see what I have been up to. Where I have been travelling to, clothing I am loving and everything in between.

4 What do you find most challenging?

Sometimes it’s the inspiration and ideas of what to write for the blogs.

5 What is your favourite topic to write about?

I currently enjoy writing lifestyle pieces. I enjoy writing more about my experiences to help others who could be going through the same thing as me and helping others out.

6 Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

This is a hobby which I really enjoy.  I take it seriously but I find it fun to write and edit.

7 What is your favourite thing about blogging?

Being able to interact with other people near or far. Getting new ideas and reading about experiences from others.

8 Have you ever attended a blogging conference and if so, what did you think?

I have not been a blogging conference or event. But would love to go to one .

9 What are you 3 favourite posts?

10 Describe yourself in three words?

Diamond in the rough.

11 Are you a tea and biscuit or a coffee and cake person?

I love a Chai Latte or Chai Tea with custard creams or red velvet cake. But no sugar in any hot drink I have.

12 What’s your idea of a perfect night out?

Out with a few of my girls, anywhere with great music, mojitos and nibbles. Oh not to mention a great view to take a few photos social media worthy.

13 Your perfect night in?

In my PJs and fluffy socks with candles lit with my boyfriend. Ordering in mainly pizza and just watching TV or a movie.

14 What would your best friend or mum say about you?

I am too caring with a big mouth.  

Don’t forget to stop by Alonyo’s social channels: Twitter - Instagram

Post Comment Love and Blogger Showcase 9-11 November

Hello there and welcome to this week’s #PoCoLo a friendly linky where you can link any post published in the last week. If you were here last week, it was great to see you and if you’re new here this week, then you’re very welcome. Both Morgan and I know you’ll find some great posts to read, and encourage you to pop over to some of the posts linked and take the time to leave a comment or two so that everyone benefits from some extra love.

We spent last weekend in Norfolk and on our return to London it was noticeable how much the leaves had changed to a rusty yellow and walking through Greenwich Park to work has really reminded me that I have the best commute. And then for two days this week I’ve been on the train up to Victoria for a conference, and I’ve been reminded again how odd commuting can be, and how glad I am I don’t need to do that every day.

My photo this week is one of the ones I’ve taken while walking through Greenwich Park, and you can see just how colourful the whole park is right now, and how uplifting that is.

Autumn leaves in Greenwich Park

Blogger Showcase: Jenna from Glitz and GlaMOM

1 Who are you?

I am Jenna Ricciardi, the founder of Glitz & GlaMOM, my personal blog & website. I love writing about the things I love most: being a mother, fashion & beauty! I am also the founder of NJ MAMApreneur Networking, a free networking group to help mama’s network & advertise their businesses. I am married to my hubby for 8 years, together 12, & we have 2 daughters! I am originally from Brooklyn, NY but now live in the NJ suburbs. 

2 How did you discover blogs/blogging?

I discovered blogging through NJ MAMAprenuer Networking as well as in my personal life. I always take my kids to new & exciting places/experiences. Many friends had started telling me to start a blog as a way to turn this into something more, something to remember! I started brainstorming, learning, & then finally developed Glitz & GlaMOM. 

3 Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging so that I can do something I love, and write about the things I love doing. I wanted to be with my kids, but also work & contribute. Blogging is a great way for me to be fully present with my kids, but also do something for myself at the same time.

4 What do you find most challenging?

The most challenging part of this experience is finding my audience. It is something I am still working on and learning.

5 What is your favourite topic to write about?

My favourite topic to write about it is fun experiences that we have as a family. Making memories for my girls is the most important thing I can do.

6 Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

I am blogging with goals in mind. I want to turn my website into a brand & something bigger.

7 Have you ever attended a blogging conference

I have not yet but I plan to attend BlogHer next year!

8 What are your 3 best posts?

My 3 best posts were about Land of Oz, The Dream Machine & Candytopia. All really fun experiences.

9 Describe yourself in three words!

Determined, ambitious, intelligent.

10 Are you a tea and biscuits or coffee and cake person?

Coffee (iced only please) & cake. 

11 What's your idea of a perfect night out?

My perfect night out is dinner by the Jersey Shore, and then Jenkinson’s Amusement Park with my family. 

12 Your perfect night in?

My perfect night in is ordering dinner (Chinese food please) & watching a movie with my fam.

13 What would your best friend/OH/mum or kids say is your best quality?

They would say that I am a very involved, loving, dedicated mother and they can see how much I try to give my kids the best, happiest, life!

Don’t forget to stop by Jenna’s social channels: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Pinterest

Post Comment Love & Blogger Showcase 26 - 28 October

Hello there and welcome to this week’s #PoCoLo the place for you to share any post you’ve published this week, that could do with some extra love. If you were here last week it was great to see you, if you’re new here this week then hello, you’re very welcome. Both Morgan and I are sure you’re going to find some fantastic blogs to read.

My week hasn’t turned out quite how I thought it would, but more on that another day. It’s not been a bad week, just one with a last minute change of plan - just as well I’m flexible, isn’t it? The other thing of note is the weather, which I think is summed up with my photo this week.

There’s signs of autumn, isn’t there? The leaves are falling, the morning’s are damp, the heating is kicking in, but then the sun’s still out, it’s been relatively warm - last weekend was gorgeous - and I’m still hanging onto wearing sandals, although even I think my sandal days are numbered. But it’s good, it’s almost the end of October and tights haven’t even really been considered, that has to be good!

sandals in october, in the UK

Blogger Showcase: Crimson from Crimson Talks Books, Mostly

1 Who are you?

Hi! My name is Crimson (or Lisette). Feel free to call me by either name. My pronouns are she/they (though you’ll often find me using they when I speak about myself in the third person) and I am currently in school, hoping to graduate in the summer with a Bachelor in Arts. I’m a HUGE NERD and currently run two blogs. One - My Fujoshi Life - is for me to scream about all my bishie loves, and the other - Crimson Talks Books, Mostly - is for book, movies, and lifestyle content.

My favourite colour is orange, fall is my favourite season, and I love to buy stationery! I have so much junk, I don’t know what to do with half the notebooks I own.

2 How did you discover blogs/blogging?

This was about seven years ago. I was just browsing the internet and I noticed that there were websites made by individuals with some great content, which was strange to me because websites were usually made by organisations. I wasn’t really sure what it was but I was curious to learn more about it.

3 Why did you start blogging?

I really liked the blogs that I had seen and I thought it would be cool if I tried my hand at blogging as well. I also wanted an outlet to fangirl at and to talk about my life at university.

4 What do you find most challenging?

Trying to keep an audience among the plethora of bloggers. I always feel like I’m the worst blogger out there and I often find myself wondering if I should just stop blogging. I also find it so hard to keep up with blogs for the same reason! There’s so many blogs out there updating at least once a day and I just can’t keep up with everything.

5 What is your favourite topic to write about?

I like to write about things I’m excited for, which can be anything really. A book, a movie, a TV series, an anime, a character, school, etc.

6 Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

I blog for fun but also I’m at that point where blogging is a hard hobby to maintain because I’m supposed to be adulting. So my goals are basically to make money off my blog so that it’s more of a part-time job. Unfortunately, it’s harder to do than expected!

7 What is your favourite thing about blogging?

The community. I really like talking with bloggers, especially when we’re talking about things we both love! After that I would say being able to just get all my thoughts and feelings out on the internet. Sometimes I just have an overload in my mind and need to declutter or I end up frying myself.

8 Have you ever attended a blogging conference and if so, what did you think?

Nope! Didn’t even know these existed. Now I want to attend one!

9 What are your 3 best posts?

I’m part of a blogging group called OWLS (Otaku Warriors of Liberty and Self-Respect) and I think all my posts that I write for their blog tours are my best. Here are some:

10 Describe yourself in 3 words!

Sporadic, Nerd, and Fujoshi

11 Are you a tea and biscuits or coffee and cake person?

Tough question! A few years ago I would have definitely said coffee but lately I’ve been more of a cinnamon tea type of person, though I do crave a latte every now and then. As for my treat, I’ll go with a croissant!

12 What’s your idea of a perfect night out?

I actually prefer not to go out. I’m a hermit, lol. But I guess something along the lines of fall weather, casual setting, and going with someone I enjoy the company of. I swear, someone can take me to a fast food joint and I won’t mind as long as we have something to talk about.

13 Your perfect night in?

My attempting to do some blogging with my mom by my side as she watches TV. And I say attempt because I’d probably be watching TV with her, haha.

14 What would your best friend/OH/mum or kids say is your best quality?

According to my mom it’s being a good companion.

Before you link up please take some time to connect with Crimson on her social channels: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram