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Somebody pinch me.

June 3, 2014 by Stacey 52 Comments

photo (1)A few years ago, I had a moment about two days into my new job. I had just started my third year of university, and had taken on a contract at the newspaper for a couple of months, working full time as a news journalist. I was writing a not particularly interesting story, when I stopped what I was doing and realised: I am playing with words and people are paying me. 

I sent a text to my tutor and mentor: “I’ve just had a “moment” in the newsroom – I am putting words in order for a living”.

I was a writer.

I can’t say that I always wanted to “be a writer”. I just always knew it would feature in my life somehow. It’s like I can’t say “I always wanted to be a breather”. It just is. I just am.

But that day when I finally saw it all come together, I had a moment. I didn’t know how I was supposed to get there, but I knew that I would.
photo (2)

 

I feel a bit the same way about blogging. I am away at the moment on our annual meetup with The Remarkables Group. Each year we gather all the bloggers from across the country that make up our ragtag team, and hang out. We learn from inspirational experts, we get a feel for where everybody’s at, and we possibly drink a little too much wine.

I was filling out a form for a spa treatment at the Sheraton in Noosa, after a magical breakfast on magical Noosa beach. It required us to state our occupation, and I wrote “blogger”. Because after all these years of writing, being on social media, learning, networking, making friends, making mistakes, and a hell of a lot of “well let’s just see where this goes, huh?”, I am a full-time blogger. It feels weird and crazy and fun but at the same time, totally normal.

I am truly grateful. I know plenty of people out there who aim for this. And there are plenty of you out there who have supported me in it. I feel as though I deserve it, but also that I’m exceedingly fortunate. I feel as though I want to buy you all a drink and get a bit emotional in the loos later.

Ugh I’m getting soft in my old age. Don’t tell anyone.

Filed Under: Blogging, I am a wanker, Life

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  1. Mrs Organised says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Isn’t it wonderful to be able to follow your dreams and live your passion!

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      It is scary and good!

      Reply
  2. Adi Robles says

    June 3, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I know what you mean; I have two years writing for the college newspaper and it was never something that I really thought about. Reading and writing are things that I just love to do!

    vegcourtesy.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      It just happens automatically!

      Reply
  3. Carolyn @ Champagne Cartel says

    June 3, 2014 at 11:56 am

    I so needed to read this today – you have great timing! I am a freelance writer and have been having a bit of a boo-hoo day because sometimes being a freelance writer can be a bit hard. But reading this has reminded me that I have had some pretty crapulous jobs in my time (hello dunking machine girl!) and actually this gig is pretty sweet, not to mention what I have wanted my entire life. So thanks for the perspective. And hopefully I will be joining you in Noosa some day. 😉 Thanks Stacey – and go you good blogger! xx

    Reply
    • Lila Wolff says

      June 3, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      I want to hear more about the dunking girl job!

      Reply
      • Carolyn @ Champagne Cartel says

        June 4, 2014 at 12:59 pm

        Buy me a drink next time we see each other, and I’ll share all. 🙂

        Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      hah what do you mean sometimes? It can be hard lots of times (I wrote about it here: http://theveggiemama.com/2013/03/no/) but I know what you mean. It’s everything we ever wanted, but that doesn’t mean its easy or we’re going to enjoy it 100% of the time. But perspective helps us snap out of being a little blue x

      Reply
      • Carolyn @ Champagne Cartel says

        June 4, 2014 at 1:01 pm

        Exactly! Everything worthwhile is hard – otherwise everyone would do it. And it makes the wins so much sweeter. Would love to follow that link and read more of your freelance learnings, Stacey, but it’s coming up with errors??

        Reply
  4. MotherDownUnder says

    June 3, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Hooray for you!
    You do totally deserve it!
    I hope you enjoyed the hell out of that spa treatment!

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Oh I totally did! I need to buy like, a year’s worth of those babies.

      Reply
  5. Cate Bolt says

    June 3, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    I love your pink toes. I’m at a place where I no longer know what I want to be when I grow up. I’ve been all the things already. I feel like I went too hard at the beginning and then realised it was a marathon not a 100 metres.

    You give good blog. It’s good that you’re happy giving it.

    Reply
    • Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye says

      June 3, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up either!

      Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. I think it’s the person who sits in libraries all day reading shit.

      Reply
  6. Zanni Louise says

    June 3, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Of course you are hon! And an inspiring, lovely one at that x

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      You are too kind, I swear I’m actually less lovely in real life 😉

      Reply
  7. Christie Connelly says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Rock it baby!

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      You know it!

      Reply
  8. Amanda Smyth says

    June 3, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Completely deserved! Enjoy! x

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you kindly xx

      Reply
  9. Lila Wolff says

    June 3, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    There’s a saying my husband likes a LOT ‘the harder you work the luckier you get’ you’ve worked really hard and very much deserve the “lucky” parts.

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      Oh my gosh, that’s so funny. I totally agree – that hard work does make you “lucky!” 😉

      Reply
  10. Carly Findlay says

    June 3, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    You are awesome.

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      ha takes one to know one!

      Reply
  11. Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye says

    June 3, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Living your dream. Good for you 🙂

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you my dear x

      Reply
  12. Stephanie Withers says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    Aw what a lovely post and a huge well done 🙂 I work in freelance writing and blogging too, and whilst it’s hard to juggle at times with a family I also love it and feel so lucky x

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      It’s the flexibility that makes it so attractive to me!

      Reply
  13. Angie@TheLittleMumma says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Ummm, really interested in the drinks/loos scenario. 😉

    PS/ Totally fortunate. Totally deserved. xxx

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      Hit me up next time we’re in the same place at the same time!

      Reply
  14. The Plumbette says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Enjoy all that your hard work has produced gorgeous girl. You inspire others of us who would like to one day be in a similar position. 🙂

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      You can make it, I know you can x

      Reply
  15. Melissa Walker Horn says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Indeed you are, a wonderful, generous, totally endearing type of soft though. I vote it stays. Haha. Loved this post Ms. Full-Time Blogger! Livin’ the dream. x

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      I AM NOT SOFT SHUT UP!

      Reply
      • Melissa Walker Horn says

        June 4, 2014 at 7:22 pm

        HA. You wish.

        Reply
  16. Lisa @ Random Acts Of Zen says

    June 3, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    So wonderful that you’re living your dream, but also very obvious that you’ve worked mighty hard to get there! Surely that makes it all the sweeter.
    Thanks for inspiring along the way, Stacey.

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      You’re right, it is SO great when hard work pays off. It’s so nice to feel as though there’s room for everyone 🙂

      Reply
  17. That Bettie Thing says

    June 3, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    I’m just at the start of my journey (currently creating self hosted site and getting a bit more organised blah blah blah ). I want to be like you when I grow up!! Woo hooo. You should be proud of yourself. Oh, and I’m a G & T girl!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      hah! *pours gin*

      Reply
  18. Lynda M O says

    June 4, 2014 at 12:41 am

    Self-describe–our hardest request in life. You’ve certainly made the grade in the blogging field-you’re a Pro !~! An inspiration to many among whom I count myself.

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      You’re very kind, thank you!

      Reply
  19. Tessa White says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Have you stopped lecturing etc? You are full time as in full full time? Go you x

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    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Haha yes full time as in full time. This and ProBlogger. I don’t lecture any more since I moved 🙂

      Reply
  20. Jackie @ Hippie Mumma says

    June 4, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    You deserve this life! You’re an amazing blogger, I look up to you 🙂

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 4, 2014 at 12:40 pm

      You are lovely to say so. And I haven’t forgotten about the sleep thing!

      Reply
  21. bron@babyspace says

    June 8, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I love this moment! so happy for you stacey xx

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    • Veggie Mama says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      I love all moments that are massage ones!

      Reply
  22. Lily (A Rhubarb Rhapsody) says

    June 10, 2014 at 7:25 am

    “get a bit emotional in the loos later” made me chuckle. You should feel super proud, your blog is quite the achievement. I read hundreds of blogs, literally, and yours certainly stands out!

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Well now, what a rad thing to say! Thank you! I know what you mean, I read a lot too. And there’s just some that are especially indescribable 🙂

      Reply
  23. Shari says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Big fan of the blog and everything that you write – so go you (because I feel there isn’t enough support in general in the female world).

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      June 23, 2014 at 11:47 am

      You are very kind, and you are very right x

      Reply

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