You guys, I miss blogging! You might be asking what is the difference between blogging and "doing YouTube", well it's all creating content but different ways. Blogging for me is writing, posting photos and I really do enjoy describing and narrating with words - more of telling. YouTube is vlogging, instead of telling, it is more of showing you and taking you along, so I don't have to describe; you see it for yourself. I love both of them!
Blogging and vlogging is time consuming, but vlogging is MORE time consuming! Plus since I was trying to grow my YouTube Channel (we are at over 70k SUBSCRIBERS now!), my blog took a back seat. However, I want to begin balancing my time between both and write on my blog more often simply because I miss it and reading through cousin-in-law's blog just reminded me of how much I miss it! She's a fantastic blogger! She makes me want to forget that I have responsibilities and hop on a plane to somewhere fancy :D . Her blog is Real Life With Lou
I did not completely stop writing sha, I am now a contributor for Guardian Newspaper (did I tell you already?) I write food related posts twice a month, on Saturdays, so buy the papers and check the Guardian Newspaper website HERE. So, I still had an outlet for writing, as a food writer! It's a wonderful opportunity for me.
I know I have not written as much on my blog in the past months because I fell head over heels in love with vlogging, but I have received sense now sha. LOL. I'm in love with both and I want to start properly blogging again. But I want to ask: did you actually miss my writing? Do you prefer the videos? Is it expensive to buy data to watch the videos or you don't kuku mind? Would you like me to balance it out? Can I even create a balance? If some men can marry more than one wife and have peace in their homes, then I am sure, I can make this work.
Somehow.
So, how e go be na?
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I honestly don't follow up with your YouTube channel as much as I did with your blog back then. My reason, data is expensive oh and your videos are long. So once in a while I watch. I miss your writing though.
ReplyDeleteAwwww thank you for the feedback Sarah. Ibreally hope to find the balance now.
DeleteI have no problem watching your Vlogs because you are actually fun to watch but I miss your articles. Your way with words and how in my head I go with you on your waka. I remember one you wrote about something that happened when you were alot younger......I could totally relate with it.
ReplyDeleteSo please, try to create a balance.
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Fashion Tigress, I really miss writing, your feedback is the ginger i need to get back on the horse. Thanks!!!
DeleteI'm a reader, and more interested in reading your blogs. I don't really watch youtube videos. So yes, come back to blogging
ReplyDeleteFor you alone sef, I will!
DeleteI thoroughly enjoyed the blogs. Started reading around 2012. Your way with words was remarkable. You had a unique witty signature. Im not much of a vlog fan. I lose interest quick.I check you food videos however, I like that you make it quite short.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the feedback! I will try to blog more going forward. I'm glad you stuck around!
DeleteThe balance is needed o. I've missed like three of your videos now but the blog? One can always catch up. It could be quite stressful striking the balance because vlogging isn't a small business. You would perhaps need to employ someone who can help out with that.
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It's not easy business oh, but one has to strike a balance. Hopefully i can get someone that understands my values and can grow with me
DeleteI miss your blogging too. I do watch some videos, but not all. Yeah, data is more of the reason. But with blogging I can decide to read all posts.
ReplyDeleteYou're correct. I have to consider date, it is expensive! So I will cate for readers and viewers! Thank you for always reading!
DeleteI agree with you fashion tigress, her posts are always relatable and it's disappointing to see she stopped updating as frequently as she used to, on here. In as much as we love your videos, we love your writing style too so keep it coming Sisi.
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I'm coming back!!!!!! LOL. Hopefully you won't be disappointed anymore!
DeleteI miss your blogging, at a point I went back to read gist.com
ReplyDeleteEven me I miss the days of gistdotcom....they are coming back though :)
DeleteYep!!! I miss the good old days. Especially when you started initially. All your correct gists.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like reading about someone's adventures.....it makes your imaginative juices run wild. I miss all those your correct blog gists. The way you took us on your journey. Gist about your childhood, courtship, wedding....every every. It was like gisting with a friend. By the way....your baby is so big now. Love to you and yours. *kisses*
That one is not a baby again oh, he's 2+! Frankly the boy is grown. LOL. Don't worry, more adventures coming soon!
DeleteI miss your blogging too! Personally, I don't always have time to watch a vlog, that's 25 - 30mins of my time, but a blog post is 5mins top :). Plus, your writing was always a good laugh and very expressive! Definitely looking forward to reading more from you again! x
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks Tola for sticking around. I'm definitely going to write more, I truly miss it!
DeleteI was actually thinking about this recently and wondering if you were going to stop blogging 😭😭. So when I saw the title of this post it was a big relief. Your vlogs are fun to watch and informative but tbh data is expensive so I don't watch as often as I'd like to.
ReplyDeleteAt one point that thought crossed my head too, I started feeling like someone having an affair LOL. But i am coming back to blogging!
DeleteI totally agree with data being really expensive to watch vlogs. So I agree with creating a balance. I miss the write-ups. First time commenting. PS: you r amazing.
ReplyDeleteFirst time commenting? Praiiiiiiiise Master Jesus! I'd love to see your comments more
DeleteSisiyemmie, I so miss your blogging days, I check your blog some days, hoping to see a blog post and my heart shatters, time and time again. Please return to blogging and like you said, you can do the two. Data is a factor, but I personally prefer reading your blog than the vlogs.
ReplyDeleteOh no! That makes me feel soooooooo bad! Okay, I have repented! So sorrrrrrrrrrry
DeleteSisi Yemmie,I miss your Monday chit chat like kilode...lol.I can't wait for you to get back to writing bikonu.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha ha those days of Monday Chit Chats....chai...it's been like 2 years oh! I'm coming back to writing and thank you for always sticking with me
Deleteblogging oooo. see me dancing already!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm dancing too!
DeleteSisi Yemmie, I love both!
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Just like me, i love both!
DeleteI really love watching ur videos alot it doesn't matter if is very long..just keep doing both of them
ReplyDeleteAwwww thank you!
DeleteHey Sisi! I'm so glad that you want to start blogging more. I used to enjoy your blog posts a lot. I remember when your site was called gistdotcom. I was only 12 when I started my blog and I remember you left a comment on one of my posts and encouraged me, will never forget that.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, I'm a loyal subscriber of your channel and I love watching your content be it Sisi Weekly, recipes or your advice videos. So I think it'll be great if you can manage to balance both. Welcome back :)
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Wow Demilade! Your comment just made me sigh deeply! Thank you so much! Btw Tito's name is also Demilade so a soft spot for you.
DeleteI miss your weekly gists on the blog. i watch your videos sometimes but the cost of data doesn't let me do it often. Pls come back to blogging along with vlogging.
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Yes!!!!! I'm going to be doing both now!
DeleteI miss your writing so much it was was writing I love first before the videos thou love the videos buh the writing I love so much....I still come here every other day so see if you have writing anything buh keep getting disappointed ple try an d balance both we love them all.
ReplyDeleteYou shall not be disappointed again!!!! Thank you so much for sticking with me Peace :D I appreciate it!
Deletewe loved youre writing style pls dont leave ooo!
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Don't worry, I'm not leaving :D
DeleteGood to have you back.
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Thank you so much!
DeleteHi Sisi Yemmie, i just watched your you tube channel where you went to Iponri market to shop for home accessories. There is a store called Dulin, its a whole building full of household stuff. Its at the opposite side of the Iponri market. You should check it out.
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me about this place too! Is it beside Leez? I have to check it out! Thank you!
DeleteI actually like both. Although a blog is easier to read and it exercises our imagination.Data can be an issue for vlogs. I know when I visited Naija, I won't lie, I didn't bother opening your vlogs bcos I cannot coman visit Naija and Sisiyemmie will leave me broke, holding just my cab fare to the airport. Now, I watch as much as I want.Great Strides, Sisi!
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ha ha ha I know! Data is so expensive in Nigeria! This is why I have decided to balance it out. Thank you Bubu!
DeleteVlogging is not friendly for data in Nigeria. But anyways I enjoy both.
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It isn't oh....a shame, but one day it will be. Just the way mobile phones and recharge cards were sooooooo expensive back in the day.
DeleteHey sisi, I enjoy ur videos. Never knew u blogged until recently. I get glued when ever I watch ur videos and believe ur write ups will be as captivating. Infact, u have inspired me to start writing too. I'm hoping to start doing that soon. Looking fwd to ur posts. Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you. I tend to have different audiences for my YouTube channel and my blog, so I'm trying to balance it out nicely. I'm looking forward to writing more too!
DeleteHey sisi, I enjoy ur videos. Never knew u blogged until recently. I get glued when ever I watch ur videos and believe ur write ups will be as captivating. Infact, u have inspired me to start writing too. I'm hoping to start doing that soon. Looking fwd to ur posts. Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteHi sisi. I love ur videos and I'm sure ur write ups will be as captivating. U have a way of finishing my data cos once I tune in, I dey tanda for there. Never knew u blogged as well I for don dey follow u tay tay! I recently discovered u and u have inspired me to start sharing my stories too. Hoping to start that soon. Thank u so much for helping me find me. Pls continue the good works. One inspiring quote I got from u was " the rain doesn't stop falling bcos the calabash is full". God bless u dearie. Kisses.
ReplyDeleteI love both your vlogs and blog posts. somethings just need to be seen and not just written about, however data in Nigeria is expensive so watching youtube is a challenge for me when I don't have access to free wifi. I'm sure most of your vlog viewers are not based in Nigeria. I got inspired to start a blog by you. Tito reminds me so much of my son.
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Sisi I love your videos no doubt oo but I started with your Monday chit chat it was so hilarious n interesting before you started sisi weekly. Recently I refresh your blog n there's nothing new then I forget n refresh it after some days n I see some new posts. I think you should strike a balance between blogging n vlogging let none suffer at the expense of the other, cause just the way you have subscribers on YouTube which by the way I am, so also you have blog readers. #sisiyemmieblogaddict#
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