Actually, I didn’t want to write a post regarding the 8th blog birthday. But then yesterday I spontaneously decided to publish a few lines regarding this birthday. Nowadays it is not at all self-evident that a blog can celebrate an eight-year anniversary.
Is the 8th blog birthday a reason to celebrate? I guess so! Let’s raise a glass to an exciting life that has seen many ups and downs as well.
When I wrote my first blog post on December 29, 2014 with Lady 50plus – topic “New Year’s Eve styling for women 50plus” (click here for a reminder) – I had absolutely no idea where this journey was going. I wanted to make my knowledge as an image consultant for many years accessible to a wider audience than just my numerous seminar participants.
Since I enjoyed writing so much when I was 9 years old, it was an obvious choice to start a blog. At the age of 9 I taught myself how to type with what was then a mechanical typewriter. Eventually I had so many thoughts in my head that I wanted to write a book. Well, the book hasn’t come to fruition (yet), but putting all my blog posts together would make a massive tome.
8 years ago I didn’t know how to blog professionally at all. I just started with WordPress. Step-by-step – just as it was to be read in the instructions. If I had known how many people blog, I certainly wouldn’t have started it.
But as you know, that’s history. And it often has advantages if you don’t know everything from the start.
In the whole 8 years Lady 50plus I present women over 30 what is inside of us. Whether taller, smaller, thinner, not so thin, curvy or narrow – every lady should have fun “simply looking good”.
In the course of time, I noticed that topics such as “modern manners” also go down well with my readers. Since I am a certified etiquette trainer, I can pass on valuable information on this.
The subject of “travel” mightn’t be left out, because I’m on the road so much and I like it. Whether by ship on numerous cruises, city trips, or the beautiful Merano region, these are just a few of my favorite destinations. It is important for all topics, cooperations, recommendations that I report authentically.
It is always a great pleasure how many people read my posts. I never thought of quitting, even though numerous bloggers around me are no longer active and their blogs no longer exist. A lot has changed since Corona, especially the cooperation with different companies and my seminar activities.
Once Upon a time …
There will definitely be a bigger blog birthday party in two years. But until then I still have some time to come up with something very special for you.
Some of you probably still remember the MEET AND GREET for the 4th blog birthday – HERE to read. It was great to see some of you live. And let’s see how the 10th blog birthday will be.
I am still in regular contact with some of the ladies in the picture. Unfortunately, some have completely disappeared from the scene, which I think is a shame. But everything has its time…
8th blog birthday – what’s next?
I just carry on as before. There will be months when there are many topics that I find interesting and that I want to share with you. But there will also be months that will be a little smaller in terms of blogging. There will be some changes for me in the next year and other priorities will often play a major role. But I will definitely always publish a post every Sunday.
You are welcome to write me in the comments what you would like to read more and/or new on my blog in the future. It would be important to me which topics are of particular interest to you.
So, now let’s just raise our glass to the birthday girl Lady 50plus and hope for many more years of ideas, styling tips, personal thoughts, travel information and good manners. True to my motto
“Simply look good –
it can be so easy when you know how.”
(Martina Berg)
Dear friends, stay with me and have a good start into the year 2023!
sincerely
Your
MARTINA BERG