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Home » Interesting Discussions » 14 years : Scratching the 7-year itch twice over

14 years : Scratching the 7-year itch twice over

April 5, 2021 Paris B 16 Comments

You know what? My blog anniversary totally flew right past me this year!

I thought it was bad last year, but boy, was this year even more unique LOL! I’m a whole month late!

14 years blogging

I usually look forward to my blog anniversary. It is a little reminder of this little space I carved out for myself, and a little marker for me to look on it, whether with a kind or jaundiced eye, to reflect on what it means to me.

So, to totally forget about it till just a few days ago, what might that mean for me?

I don’t know.

When I started MWS 14 years ago, boy, was I prolific! I was churning out blog posts daily, often twice a day. That’s 14 posts a day, for years. I know of OG blogging friends who still do (Musings of a Muse comes to mind), and I take my hat off to them!

Things have changed a lot since, and in these 2-3 years, I’ve slowed down on blogging by a lot.

I could say that it’s because I’m out there living life. But it isn’t quite true either. I am living life. I am running my little dog treats empire (haah!) and I’m a slave, court jester and chef to my dog. But, I still have the time to write, and blog and share opinions and views. I just don’t have as much drive or inclination to.

When I do sit down to write, I want it to be about something I love, or that I really want to share about. I don’t really want to waste my time on the inconsequential, or on just telling you about what’s new just for the sake of it (I’m very much out of the loop anyway!). I did many things ‘for the blog’ in the past, and I’m past all that.

The other thing is, so much feels ephemeral in the beauty world. Not only that, it feels superficial.

I don’t mean for it to be superficial in a bad way, but for it to literally just skim the surface. How many of us are experts in the field? Very few. Very few of us are cosmetic scientists or chemists, who can understand all the jargon and ingredients and claim to understand how it all works.

So many people out there are enthusiats, just like you and I. Yet, so many of these enthusiasts hold themselves out to be experts, when they aren’t. So many people telling us what to use, what not to use, how we should be afraid of everything on a label, even if it’s just Aqua. So many people putting down others. I don’t want to be that.

I’d like to think that we all work within our budgets and exposure. If we come across new information that tells us otherwise, then we should be happy to continue using a product that we love. So, they say fragrance in skincare is bad. But you enjoy it, what do you do?

Here’s what I say – use it. Life’s really too short to worry about whether others will judge you for your skincare choices. Some of us can use soap and water and have flawless skin all our life. Some of us can use fragranced skincare and skincare with alcohol, and not see adverse effects. Some of us breakout no matter what we use. Who’s to tell us what to do, really.

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A sneak preview of an upcoming product review. The most recent photo I have because even after 14 years, I still suck at taking photos LOL!

I know that being in this industry for so long, many look up to me as some sort of ‘expert’, to which I implore you not to. I’m not an expert. I just like dabbling in skincare and makeup, and then talking about it. I only share anecdotal experience, based on what I’ve tried and what works for me. I’m happy that many work for you too.

But I can safely say many don’t either. I love the Avene Very High Protection Mineral Cream sunscreen and have been raving about it non-stop on Instagram. So many of you bit the bullet and tried it too. So many of you have told me that it doesn’t work for you because it’s too heavy. I understand that, and I expected it. It’s not the most comfortable of textures, but it works for me, because it does the one thing I expect it to do – protect my skin from the sun when I’m out walking my dog. Otherwise, when I’m indoors, I use the Allie UV Perfect Gel, which many have also tried, and also love (whew!) 😀

But that’s just it. I’m a blogger and an enthusiast. I’m not an expert. I try a product, and I share an opinion about it. It’s what I’ve been doing for 14 years! You agree with me? Yay! You don’t? Well, you’re entitled to your opinion 🙂

When blogging first took off, just about 14 odd years ago, many of us lamented that we had to be writers, models, photographers, and publishers. Today, you have to be all that, AND be an actor, artist, interior designer, makeup artist, dancer, comedian, producer, director, lead a glamourous life; AND be on YouTube, Instagram, and Tiktok.

It’s hard to find a place where I fit in anymore haha 😀

In 14 years, many original bloggers have either gone on to make big things of themselves, launching their own product lines, becoming rich and famous and taking on a celebrity persona; or they’ve quietly quit blogging. For me, it feels like I’m just drifting in the flow, taking the slow meandering waterways, instead of riding the wild rapids and pushing myself forward.

Maybe slow is good. It lets you take in the sights and sounds and maybe even day-dream a little while you trail your fingers in the warm water 🙂

But I appreciate that so many of you have grown up with me, and still chat to me. So many of your names and handles are so familiar, it feels like we’re old friends 🙂 I appreciate the handful of brands who still update me with their new products and releases, and put their trust in my views, despite my tardiness in getting the news out.

Like old friends, I guess this is how it’ll be going forth. I’ll update when I update, and we’ll hopefully be able to pick up from where we last left off, without missing a beat 🙂

14 years. I can scarcely believe it’s been this long 🙂

Thank you for talking to me, for appreciating what I do, for reading.

Thank you 🙂

xoxo

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Legeeque says

    April 5, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    Happy blogversary!!

    Reply
  2. Adrienne says

    April 5, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    The beauty bloggers who started out as bloggers and became so called billionaires on Forbes list, we know of two of them, often makes me wonder what are they contributing to the beauty world except aspiring young girls to get that boo* job or lip fillers as easthetics expectation spiral out of control.

    It sounds great to be a billionaire but what legacy or impact are they leaving behind after they had their daily champagne bath ?

    Maybe I am over reacting as I spent lots of time explaining to my daughter she needs not look up to these superficial moguls. Beauty and money are nothing if we don’t make good use of them

    Reply
  3. Patricia says

    April 5, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    Your blog is one of those things that “spark joy” to my life and I respect and trust your opinion. I shall be here as long as you are there. I am glad we are not in a spring but in a marathon. Such as life! Warmest regards from Spain.

    Reply
  4. Nvie says

    April 7, 2021 at 12:20 am

    Wow! 14 years…is an achievement. Congratulations. I miss your frequent blogging but happy with your once-in-a-while update. Please keep it up…I’m checking on you! LOL

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  5. SG says

    April 7, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    Congratulations, Ms.P!
    14 years is epic.

    Reply
  6. Shasha says

    April 7, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    Congrats on 14 years PB! Nothing these days seems to last that long ?

    Honestly this is my main source of information for anything skincare related, and you’ve been a silent voice in my head everytime I purchase a new product. I keep asking myself, “would PB approve this”, lol! Do keep at this as long as you can, your silent readers are still here!!

    Reply
  7. Kai says

    April 7, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Happy 14th !
    I have been a reader since pre-MWS era, I wonder if that was counted in the 14 ?

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  8. Izzy says

    April 7, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    This made me cry 🙂 So much has changed in the last several years and here we are still chugging alone. No matter you say you’ll always be an expert to me but most important a dear friend 🙂

    Blog whenever you want, I’ll be here to read it always and it’ll always feel like just like two minutes ago that we talked even if it’s days, weeks, or months.

    You are always and forever the OG!

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    • Gelleen says

      April 10, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Happy anniversary!!!

      Thank you for the many wonderful years of providing guidance so we do not need to keep on buying products only to be disappointed. ? You saved me many bucks and my skin from many heartaches.

      I was happy when I saw that you liked Anessa too and was curious when you shifted to Allie. So I tried it and we are now using Allie. You are right and it’s cheaper in Manila too.

      I wanted to try several products that didn’t get a good review from you and BeautyholicsAnonymous (I miss her…). so I didn’t coz I was forewarned. You two are my favorites coz your reviews are honest and you do not overhype.

      I and one of those still sticking to reading blogs. I will continue to visit your pages as long as it exists. ?

      Thank you. Thank you, thank you!

      Reply
  9. Simren says

    April 7, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

    Reply
  10. Yeo hua says

    April 10, 2021 at 9:22 am

    As long as u keep blogging the product which u think u can share with us l will be most happy to see and maybe try on the the product that u recommend.14 years is quite a long time and l am always excited to received your mail.happy blogging anniversary and stay save and beautiful ms.paris.

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  11. Gelleen says

    April 10, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Happy anniversary!!!

    Thank you for the many wonderful years of providing guidance so we do not need to keep on buying products only to be disappointed. ? You saved me many bucks and my skin from many heartaches.

    I was happy when I saw that you liked Anessa too and was curious when you shifted to Allie. So I tried it and we are now using Allie. You are right and it’s cheaper in Manila too.

    I wanted to try several products that didn’t get a good review from you and BeautyholicsAnonymous (I miss her…). so I didn’t coz I was forewarned. You two are my favorites coz your reviews are honest and you do not overhype.

    I and one of those still sticking to reading blogs. I will continue to visit your pages as long as it exists. ?

    Thank you. Thank you, thank you!

    Reply
  12. Alissa says

    April 11, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    Your blog is great and a breath of fresh air. Hope you are inspired more often. Happy 14!

    Reply
  13. Bennky says

    April 12, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    Long time reader, first time commenter here. Happy Anniversary! I’ve always appreciated your honesty and your diverse blog topics that aren’t all about pushing a product. Also enjoy seeing your pics of your pup and snippets of your new doggy snacks venture – inspiration comes in many forms!

    Reply
  14. Dorena says

    April 13, 2021 at 11:10 am

    Happy Anniversary Paris! I enjoy your blog and will continue to read it.

    Reply
  15. Z says

    April 21, 2021 at 9:24 am

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I’ve always enjoyed your insightful blog! I always wish the best for you! I’ve been silently reading due to COVID-it’s been such a weird year! But, just want to let you know that I always support you!

    Reply

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