Awwww...reading this made me smile so much. I love that our online paths are crossed over many times over the years. I remember us both being all about the vintage in those early days! I mean, I do still love a bit of vintage and try to get over to the flea market a couple of times a year.
But yes, I was wondering if this substack marlarky is what I've missed so much from those early days of blogging where we shared and connected without having to overthink alogrithms and SEO etc.
I'm looking forward to exploring more of this space. I am very new to it indeed but excited by the prospects of connecting with more interesting people!
Still trying to settle in to how substack works — and keep using it to connect with people on a human level, rather than a ‘how to grow your subscriber count exponentially’ level! How have you found your way into taking up space here?
That's an authentic way to use this space. It's very easy to get wrapped up in numbers.
I moved my newsletter here first. The other service was changing and want to charge me, and SS meets my needs. I've never been one for multiple automated welcome sequences which is the only difference with regards to he email list.
I then realised the discoverablity here is brilliant so changed my website/blog into more of an archive and started writing here once a week instead of once a month, which was my original newsletter schedule.
Notes is very social mediaeasque and I've had to delete the app as I kept getting distracted by so many great things to read an folk to chat with. Not ideal when you have a deadline!
Hello again Susan. I love a good connection which is probably why I'm drawn to astrology. There's plenty of threading there. As for social media, funnily enough I left around 2 years ago when it was t cool to leave and have recently returned when everyone else seems to be jumping ship. But, like you, my intention has changed with the return. It is a noticeboard but also a space where I can be messy and work through ideas in real time before I sit down and refine them. Plus, it is a place for watching whale videos and funny memes. ❤️
Hey 👋 oh I'm totally with you. SM is a blessing and a curse! For me it's also about being aware of my usage. Leaning towards tool over entertainment. But yes to the relatable memes 😅 it's a balancing act!
A tool indeed. I find for me it's about taking a moment to check in and enquire about the intention behind enterin the world of social media. What am I craving? What am I looking for? Can that be provided through something else? Like last night, in the middle of pausing an episode of The Last Kingdom, my initial reaction was to grab my phone but as I did I realised I could just have a quiet moment with myself whilst my partner took a bathroom break. As with anything, awareness seems to be the key. And even then, we gotta stumble mutliple times before we truly learn the lesson. But it's not about shaming, rather having compassion when those stumbles do happen.
Hello, from a fellow OG blogger. 👋🏻 Lovely to see you here. I feel the same about social media. I've removed so many apps from my phone I may as well go back to a vintage Nokia! I love the title of your new Substack - as you know, I'm a big Tove fan. 💚 Happy second birthday to Earthly Bodies! ✨
Awwww...reading this made me smile so much. I love that our online paths are crossed over many times over the years. I remember us both being all about the vintage in those early days! I mean, I do still love a bit of vintage and try to get over to the flea market a couple of times a year.
But yes, I was wondering if this substack marlarky is what I've missed so much from those early days of blogging where we shared and connected without having to overthink alogrithms and SEO etc.
I'm looking forward to exploring more of this space. I am very new to it indeed but excited by the prospects of connecting with more interesting people!
Welcome welcome! This place is definitely more cosy than other socials 😘
Hello from a fellow writer, Substack-lurker-trying-to-become-more-participant, and lover of stories of the weird & uncanny!
Ah hey, Erin!! Thanks for stopping by and saying hi! How are you finding it here?
Still trying to settle in to how substack works — and keep using it to connect with people on a human level, rather than a ‘how to grow your subscriber count exponentially’ level! How have you found your way into taking up space here?
That's an authentic way to use this space. It's very easy to get wrapped up in numbers.
I moved my newsletter here first. The other service was changing and want to charge me, and SS meets my needs. I've never been one for multiple automated welcome sequences which is the only difference with regards to he email list.
I then realised the discoverablity here is brilliant so changed my website/blog into more of an archive and started writing here once a week instead of once a month, which was my original newsletter schedule.
Notes is very social mediaeasque and I've had to delete the app as I kept getting distracted by so many great things to read an folk to chat with. Not ideal when you have a deadline!
Hello again Susan. I love a good connection which is probably why I'm drawn to astrology. There's plenty of threading there. As for social media, funnily enough I left around 2 years ago when it was t cool to leave and have recently returned when everyone else seems to be jumping ship. But, like you, my intention has changed with the return. It is a noticeboard but also a space where I can be messy and work through ideas in real time before I sit down and refine them. Plus, it is a place for watching whale videos and funny memes. ❤️
Hey 👋 oh I'm totally with you. SM is a blessing and a curse! For me it's also about being aware of my usage. Leaning towards tool over entertainment. But yes to the relatable memes 😅 it's a balancing act!
A tool indeed. I find for me it's about taking a moment to check in and enquire about the intention behind enterin the world of social media. What am I craving? What am I looking for? Can that be provided through something else? Like last night, in the middle of pausing an episode of The Last Kingdom, my initial reaction was to grab my phone but as I did I realised I could just have a quiet moment with myself whilst my partner took a bathroom break. As with anything, awareness seems to be the key. And even then, we gotta stumble mutliple times before we truly learn the lesson. But it's not about shaming, rather having compassion when those stumbles do happen.
Yes 💯 feel this. Mindless Vs mindfully I suppose! Sometimes a silly cat video can be just want the Dr ordered though 😹
I love this introduction. I'm so intrigued by all your interests, and your book. I'm so thrilled I got to meet you here and I can't wait to read more.
Ah, Shaina, that's made my morning! The feeling is mutual. Have a great day 💕
Hi Susan. Great to have connected on here. Looking forward to seeing how our spaces evolve here
Congratulations on your novel birthday!
The feeling is mutual. Thanks so much 😊
Hello, from a fellow OG blogger. 👋🏻 Lovely to see you here. I feel the same about social media. I've removed so many apps from my phone I may as well go back to a vintage Nokia! I love the title of your new Substack - as you know, I'm a big Tove fan. 💚 Happy second birthday to Earthly Bodies! ✨
I was looking at the Nokia the other day actually! Thanks for your support. Have a great week.
You too!