Naturalle Drea

Happy Friday!!! I can't believe it has been a year since I set these goals for myself! So much has happened within a year and I can proudly say I've accomplished the majority of my goals. It was a bit of a struggle but thinking of  results at the end of the year made it so worth it! It feels good knowing I have changed within a year and how much I've grown. Well let's get into the updates. Blogging Goals 1. Attend A Blogging Event- This one was my biggest challenges and I thought I wasn't going to accomplish this one. I searched high and low for an event to attend and finally found one in April. You don't know how happy I was because I was honestly about to give up. Well I attended the first Brown Girl Bloggers Meet Up in Washington DC. The area is pretty close to me so I didn't mind the commute. I'm sad I didn't take any pictures but really enjoyed this event. There were about 20 other bloggers at the event and it was hosted by the fo...

Happy Sunday!! I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. Yesterday I attended a bridal shower for one of my best friends. Can't believe her wedding is next month!! I can't wait to share in her big day!! Well May will officially be a year since I made these goals for myself and I'm so happy with the progress I've made. I honestly doubted myself at first but I'm proud that I stuck to it and pushed myself. Here is the update for April. Blogging Goals 1. Attend A Blogging Event- I had to put this one first because I found an event to attend!!! You don't know how happy I was when I found out about this event. Well I joined the  Brown Girl Bloggers network and just became somewhat obsessed with their site and all the amazing info I was learning. So one day I got an email that they were going to start doing meet ups and the first stop was Washington DC. I am close to that area so I just jumped on it and purchased a ticket. It will be a great way f...

Happy Thursday!!! Things have been a little crazy this week and kinda glad I have a day off tomorrow to relax and get some stuff done. Well I didn't update on my goals last month so I am combining them with this month's progress. I'm almost at the end of this and so amazed at how far I've come. Let's get into how I've been progressing with my goals!! Blogging Goals 1. Set A Blogging Schedule- Before I started my new full time status, I had my set Sunday, Tuesday and Friday schedule. After taking a small break to get adjusted to everything, my new schedule is now Sunday and Thursday . It took a little bit to figure out a schedule that was really going to work and I could stick to. So far, it's been good!! 2.Change Up Current Style- I still want to make changes to the design of this blog and that is in the works. I have added a new fashion series to my blog which I'm really excited about. It gives me an excuse to shop more lol!!  3...

Happy Tuesday!! I've been inside all day doing laundry, cleaning, doing projects with my son and the usual stuff I do lol. I know the other ladies finished this series last month but I joined late and wanted to do a full year also. Let's see how I made out with my goals this month! Blogging Goals 1. Set A Blogging Schedule- Still sticking to my Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. I may think about changing Sunday, not too sure yet. 2. Change Up The Current Style- I finally got over to my cousin's house and we changed the font and the background. I've been trying to figure out how to add the social media buttons on my page. How did some of you add the buttons on? We still have a lot of changes to make but this is a start. 3. Learn More About Blogging- I really didn't get too much into this one but still have my notes and research from last month. I will probably start looking over that soon. 4. Attend A Blogging Event- I still have been unsuccessfu...

          Happy Rainy Tuesday!! Christmas will be here Thursday and I haven't wrapped one present yet lol!! I have so much to do as always lol!! Well here is my monthly progress of my blogging and personal goals I have set for myself. Let's see how I did thins month!!   Blogging Goals   1. Set A Blogging Schedule - I'm still sticking to my Sunday, Tuesday and Friday schedule.   2. Get New Calendar and Blogging Book- I'm currently planning post for January and possibly a giveaway since my birthday is next month! I've been taking notes on products I've been using, ideas I have and keeping track of everything!!   3. Learn More About Blogging- I've been researching on how to drive more traffic to my blog, be more engaging, and how change a few things. I've found a lot of good information!!   4. Attend A Blogging Event- I've still been unsuccessful at this. I have been looking around but hopefully I ...

Happy Sunday!! How was your Thanksgiving? Did you go shopping on Black Friday? I had a great Thanksgiving with family and enjoyed some family time. Well I am half way through the year with my goals. Let's see the progress I made for this month. Blogging Goals 1. Set A Blogging Schedule- I have still been sticking to my Sunday, Tuesday and Friday schedule. 2. Change Up The Current Style- I haven't much with my site yet but it is in the works. 3. Learn More About Blogging- I haven't done anymore research but still looking over the information I have collected.  4. Attend A Blogging Event- Still looking for an even to attend. I was planning on going to the Holiday Pop Up Makeup Show but some scheduling conflicts came up so I have to miss this year. :( I am looking forward to IMATS again!! 5. Proof Read Better- I have been really working on this. I make sure to read over my post twice before publishing. I haven't seen many typos or mistakes ...

Happy Sunday!! So mad my team lost today!! Well I did slack off some this month on my goals. Things have been a little crazy and readjusting my schedule. I think I made some progress on a few goals. Blogging Goals 1. Set a blogging schedule- Still sticking to my Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. I've been planning posts for next month already. 2. Get calendar and blogging book- Still using them too, really keeps me organized and helps with posting. 3. Change up current style-  This is still in the works. I really want to change how my blog looks and how the post look.  4. Attend a blogging event- I found a natural hair brunch to attend next month but when I went to buy my tickets, it was sold out! I plan on going to The Holiday Pop Up Makeup Show in NYC this coming December. I'm still searching for an event. 5. Proof read better- I have been reading my posts out loud before hitting the publish button and I'm seeing less and less typos. I'm getting...

Happy Football Sunday!! My team is currently losing right now, ugh! Here are my September updates for the Resolute Beauty Blogger!! Blogging Goals 1. Set a blogging schedule- So far so good, still sticking to my schedule except for last week, it was a crazy busy week.  2. Change up the current style- I have been changing my greeting before I start each post and the overall look of my blog is still being discussed and worked on. I am hoping to start during some tutorials soon and working on putting together a Fall Fashion Lookbook!!  3. Learn more about blogging- I have still been doing some research on blogging and have come across so much information. I mainly have been looking up how to get more traffic here and how to be a better blogger. I will most likely do a post on what I found. 4. Attend a blogging event- Still looking for one but I found a few natural hair brunches I want to attend soon.  5. Proof read better- I have been really work...

Resolute Beauty Blogger August 2014 Hi Ladies!  Beauty Bloggers Shalunya from  Shalunya and Boyet  and El from  Glossy Glam Blog  teamed up to create The Resolute Beauty Blogger. They wanted to do this to not only stay on track with their Beauty Blog Resolutions for 2014 but also to give other beauty bloggers the chance to join in on the action.  So I'm into my third month of this and still making good progress!! Blogging Goals 1. Set Up A Blogging Schedule- Still sticking to my Sunday, Tuesday and Friday but there will be a special post tomorrow for the actual 1 year anniversary of my blog!! 2. Change Up The Current Style- This is still in the works. I've been talking to my cousin about how I want to change the site a bit. I also have been thinking about new series to start doing and I actually found my camera and the charger! I also found an editing program on my computer so my videos can start to look better. 3. Learn...

Resolute Beauty Blogger July 2014 Hi Ladies!  Beauty Bloggers Shalunya from  Shalunya and Boyet  and El from  Glossy Glam Blog  teamed up to create The Resolute Beauty Blogger. They wanted to do this to not only stay on track with their Beauty Blog Resolutions for 2014 but also to give other beauty bloggers the chance to join in on the action.  This is the second month of this series and I have been making some progress with my goals!! Blogging Goals 1. Set Up A Blogging Schedule: I'm still keeping to my Sunday, Tuesday and Friday schedule and it has been working out great for me!! 2. Change Up Current Style: The design of the blog itself is still in the works but I like how I've been blogging now. I'm going to start saving up for editing software and a camera to vlog with so I can make better videos.  3. Learn More About Blogging: I really haven't gotten to this one yet. Maybe I can start next month on doing some rea...

Resolute Beauty Blogger June 2014 Last month I did a post on my blogging and personal goals. You can find the original post  here.  +Tanya  from  Leopard Lace and Cheesecake  asked if I wanted to join in on this post and I agreed! I know they post their results towards the beginning of the month. Hi Ladies!  Beauty Bloggers Shalunya from  Shalunya and Boyet  and El from  Glossy Glam Blog  teamed up to create The Resolute Beauty Blogger. They wanted to do this to not only stay on track with their Beauty Blog Resolutions for 2014 but also to give other beauty bloggers the chance to join in on the action.  Here are my goals and updates on each: Blogging Goals: 1. Set a Blogging Schedule: This was one of the first things I did. I was blogging whenever I had a free moment and it just got a little crazy. I now post on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday and it makes it so much easier! I can schedule post ahead of ...

Hey guys! Lately things have been crazy and hectic and just too crazy. I've been driving myself crazy thinking about too much and stressing out. So I was at work one day and this post popped in my head. I'm setting personal and blogging goals for myself to bring some order to my life and will be doing updates every month for the next 6 months to a year. Let's start with my blogging goals. Set a Blogging Schedule I blog whenever I have a day off or free time and it's always on different days. I want to set a schedule so I can be more prepared and not get behind on posting. I know that life happens and you can't help that sometimes but I feel if I want to be successful at this, I need to be a little more organized. Change Up the Style My blog is still going through changes and will be complete sometime soon. I also want to change the style of my blog a little bit. I've been doing some research and hopefully these are good changes!! Learn More about Blogg...