Is this going to be a cheesy “work hard pays off” kind of post? Well, in all honesty, yes, a bit. Because I believe that all achievements, no matter how small or big, need to be celebrated in some way! So in this post, I would like to write a few lines about my own little achievement from last week: I reached 1000 followers on Instagram!!! To celebrate 1000 followers, let me share a few of my favourite and/or most liked Instagram posts!
1000. I know, it is just a number. It’s not even that much if you compare it to larger accounts. But for me, this is HUGE! When I rebranded the blog back in November 2017, I had about 330 followers on Instagram, and to be honest, I didn’t really know what I was doing with my account. And for 2018, my goal was to reach 600 followers on Instagram. 600!!
Now, we are only 4 months into 2018 and I not only reached my goal for the YEAR, but I surpassed it by a lot! I never thought that my little hobby would go this far :O I write this blog for fun, mostly, so seeing that a large number of people appreciate my work and share my interests really warms my heart!
My intention is not to brag here, not at all. I just want to emphasize how much this seemed impossible for me to achieve, not because I don’t believe in myself, but because growing a community, whether it’s on Instagram or on WordPress, takes time and dedication! I wasn’t sure I would be able to put that much energy and effort, but I did, and I am so proud of myself. So if you ever doubt yourself and your blog, remember my story!
So yes, hard work does pay off. And I wanted to celebrate that achievement, so I went out and bought balloons for myself! On a Thursday morning. While being sick with the flu. Heck yes! There’s nothing that can stand in the way of a girl who wants to celebrate her hard work, am I right?
So here are a few pictures of my little celebratory photoshoot!
Also, can we take a moment of appreciation for my sequined pants? I am obsessed with them!! I really wanted to match my balloons 😉
Thank you for the love and follows! Your support means the world to me, and it is what keeps me going! I am so humbled I can celebrate 1000 followers!
-xox- Marika
28 comments
The balloons are so cute! I love it. Congrats
Thank you!! -xoxo-
Congratz 👍😁
Thanks!!
Oh my goodness that awesome 🙂 congrats thats a huge milestone! love the balloons and those pants look awesome. (Realised I wasn’t following you on Instagram so I am now)
Awww you are so sweet, thank you!!! The pants are fabulous, but a little uncomfortable hehe!
Thank you for the follow in Instagram, I really appreciate!! <3
Congratulations!! That is amazing 😀 Your feed looks really nice and I just started following you. And your sequined pants are so cool. Maybe an idea to share an ootd with them? 😉 as we can only see a sneak peek here xxx
Thank you so much!! And thanks for the follow on Insta! <3
Ohh that's a great idea, I totally should do an ootd post with the pants 😉 Thanks!! -xox-
Congrats!
Thank you!!
Congratulations! The photos are gorgeous too 😉
Thank you so much!! -xox-
Congrats 🙂 very cute photos 🙂
Thank you Sarah!! <3
That’s amazing!! Congratulations girl!! xx
Thanks so much my dear! <3
Well done you! A thousand is the most difficult milestone, the rest will surely come at a faster pace! Congratulations, lovely, you deserve it x
Thank you so much!! Yes, I’ve heard that from another blogger too, and I believe it is true! -xox-
Congrats, girl!!
Thanks so much my dear!! -xox-
Your insta pics are incredible, congrats!!
Aww thank you so much!! I work hard to improve my photography skills 🙂 -xox-
Awh congrats!! That’s an amazing milestone! And those pants are so cute!!
Thank you so much!! -xox-
Congratulations!
Thank you! ☺️
Congratulations!! This is awesome and so inspirational <3
Thank you so much!! 💜😘