A few of the things I love

Old-fashioned typewriters

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Sticky toffee apples

Stories about mermaids

Scented candles

Clueless - my favourite movie ever.

Swimming in the sea

Kirsten Dunst's hair in Marie Antoinette

Full English breakfasts

Watching movies in 3D (with popcorn)

Screaming on roller coasters

The smell of strawberries

Inspiring quotes

You

-Poppy

How to have a successful blog

Now, I'm not saying that following these instructions will instantly make your blog popular. These are just a few ideas and suggestions that I think could help make your blog successful.

How to have a successful blog

Write about what you know. Are you a storyteller? A photographer? Or just someone who wants to inspire others to live life to the fullest? Whatever it may be, find out what you're good at writing about and stick to it. Unless you like to shake things up once in a while.

Make your blog engaging. Nobody wants to look at something that hurts the eyes, right? Experiment with different designs and layouts until you find one that suits you.

Aim your blog at a particular audience to increase attention. So if your blog is about improving your knitting skills and includes step-by-step tutorials and knitting pattern ideas, chances are your audience is older women (or men). Make your blog appeal to your audience.

Promote your blog via other social networking sites like Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, etc. People will visit out of interest and you will possibly gain new readers!

Be interesting! Don't write about how depressing your life is or something like that. Write about stuff that you would want to read. Get inspired by other blogs and their ideas!

Don't lose faith in yourself. If you start thinking you're not a good blogger, you'll start believing it. And you'll feel like deleting your blog in an instant. Not good.

If I get any rude comments on this post telling me that I know nothing about making a successful blog, I'll delete them. Because you know what? Maybe my blog isn't successful. Hey, I've only been on Blogger for two days. But a lot of the great blogs I read need more recognition. These are just some of my ideas on how to get them more recognized in the blogosphere.

-Poppy

And the award goes to...

I'm reposting this because the old post was messed up.

Rules:

I. Answer the questions below

II. Tell seven random things about yourself.

III. Pass this award on to five different bloggers.

I. Questions

1. What's your favourite colour?

I love all shades of greens and blues!

2. Name your favourite song.

It changes. But at the minute it's "Money" by The Drums.

3. Name your favourite dessert.

Homemade apple pie with ice cream. American-style.

4. What pisses you off?

Quite a lot of things. But mostly wasps.

5. Your favourite pet?

I only have one pet; my gorgeous grey kitten Twinkle.

6. Black or white?

Black

7. Your biggest fear?

Being alone for the rest of my life.

8. Everyday attitude?

People think I'm some sort of emotionless goth but I'm generally happy.

9. Your best feature?

Uh...my skin. It's naturally smooth and soft.

10. What is perfection?

Perfection is different to everyone. There is no right answer.

11. What is your guilty pleasure?

Uh, I have a lot. Ferrero Rocher chocolates, chick flicks and stories about mermaids, to name a few.

II. Seven random things

1. I have a strong belief in mermaids because I live in a seaport town and am constantly fascinated by mermaid tales (no irony there).

2. I'm half Norwegian but mostly British. I speak with an Australian accent.

3. My room is filled with scented candles that I hardly ever light.

4. As I mentioned before, people perceive me as an emo but I'm not.

5. Swimming is a huge hobby of mine but I'm not a competitive swimmer.

6. I don't really like chocolate very much. Shocking, I know.

7. I never go anywhere without my Hot Topic hoodie. Here's a picture.

III: I award the One Lovely Blog Award to:

I award this to Sonal because her blog is the only one I currently read. But don't worry, I'm definitely going to check out some other blogs soon. Happy blogging!

-Poppy

What I Did Today by Poppy G.

Ate too much brownie ice cream.

Bought one of those panda hats everyone has. My life is complete.

Planned out my Where's Waldo? Halloween costume.

Watched Clueless for the billionth time. Best freaking movie ever.

Painted my nails with Essie's Mint Candy Apple polish.

Waited for my sister to call from Mexico. She never did.

Took pictures for my photography class assignment.

And that's basically it.

-Poppy