How Life Led Me To Blogging

Sometimes in life, things happen that aren't apart of "our" plan...and at first seem like the worst possible occurrence. But ironically, end up being one of the best things that could have happened, for both you & the people around you.

I will never forget the first time I came across a fashion blogger on Instagram. Haha, how cliche'. But, this memory didn't stick with me, really in-truly until now.

See, I'm the type of person, that when something goes "wrong", unplanned, or just plain awful, I try to look for the positive. I have hope, and start by telling myself it is all in God's plan for me, he has big things in store, and everything will work out. And it ALWAYS does.

Let me give you an example...

I started off college at good ole' Louisiana State University. #geauxtigahs. It wasn't my first choice, it wasn't in my "plan", but what the hey, I did it anyways! I was a Pre-Med major, working for my Bachelors of Science in Biology. I then went through recruitment, was initiated into Phi Mu sorority, and loved every second of it. The days were good at LSU, and they were short. I didn't excel there like I'd hoped, so I then moved onto my 1st choice school, Our Lady of the Lake, and changed my major to Nursing.

But wait...ahh yes...remember, LSU wasn't my first choice. I wonder what college it was then? Yep, you got it, Our Lady of the Lake was.

Ok. Cool, you transferred schools, big whoop Brandilyn. What's the point?

Yes exactly, big whoop! I got my head on straight, picked up the pieces, and swallowed my pride (which was VERY difficult). So I thought I had it all going on...moving to my first choice school and thinking this is what I should've done in the first place, had gotten accepted despite my awful transcript and GPA, and I was working towards my Bachelors of Nursing. I studied endless, countless, nights like any other college student, or nursing student for that matter. Later, I was accepted into Nursing School, and then...down the drain things went for me. It was yayyyyy you're doing great, but wait, let's put a road block...then again, and again. Now, it's a waiting game for school.

So now what?

I'm here.

I'm off of school for now, and it just so happened that my part time job became more demanding so I'm able to work the full time hours needed.

I have been given the opportunity to start a beautiful blog that I have worked so hard for, and I am able to put in the time and effort I truly want, into it. Something I wouldn't be able to do if I were in school right now. Additionally, I have gained some amazing followers and support since starting this blog, which has uplifted me more than you know.

So, now you're probably wondering...why are you telling me this?!

The point is...all of those "crappy" issues, failures, mishaps, and change of plans, have led me exactly where I'm at now.

Get this:

The place where I first ever realized blogging existed? LSU.

How did I come across a blog/blogger? One of my Phi Mu sisters shared a post from a fashion blogger on Instagram.

How did I get the opportunity to try and blog full time? By trying SO hard in school, even after transferring, and still not excelling like I wanted.

How did I manage to still pay my bills while I'm not in school? It just so happened my job became more demanding of the help I was lending, so I went from part-time to full-time.

Like I said in the beginning, I'm the type of person that tries to stay positive and have hope during my "down in the dumps" situations. I lean on God, family, friends & ~~a lot~~ tons of coffee, to know that everything WILL workout. And once again, it always does.

If I wouldn't have gone to LSU, been recruited to Phi Mu, transferred and re-entered schools here and there, and been out this semester....I would not be where I'm at right now. In the moment it was harsh, but now that I'm here I wouldn't change a thing💜

The reason behind this post is not to say that I was "meant" to be a blogger and I'm never going back to college, or ever trying to get a degree again and I've totally given up on life...the point is to show that all of {this} is how I got {here}.

My love of makeup, fashion, accessories, being girly, and showing off my style has always been something I have loved to do. So reaching {this} point in life has been tough, but has been totally awesome in other ways- like starting a blog- because I'm finally able to express it on a larger platform!

I love my blog, the writing, the clothes, the looks, the support/love, and the blogging world that I get to be apart of! I can only hope for all of the good things or obstacles to come, to make for a stronger & wiser Brandilyn.

Brandilyn Anne