It is amazing to me that I’ve been blogging for six years & what was a hobby has become a brand, a business … basically my markaet is selling. And it is all because of YOU! I am grateful today for my journey so far and for the support I get. From the days of Gistdotcom…look at us now…
I typically do not make a big deal of my blogversaries but this one is different because of so many reasons:
- I am in a different place in my life so I can look back and appreciate how far I have come.
- I made the transition (more like plunged) into full time blogging last year
- I do not take anything for granted anymore! 6 years blogging is a big deal!
From the first day in 2010 when Bobo encouraged me to start a blog and I did, God has blessed it. I said a prayer, “God please bless the work of my hands, even if na purewater I dey sell I go make am”.
God answers prayers.
- I have won numerous blog awards, both online and “real” awards, my plaques decorate my desks.
- My wedding would not have been fab without winning My Big Nigerian Wedding if I didn’t have this platform.
- I got my Cosmopolitan Nigeria job because of this blog.
- I earn my living from this blog!
There is a God that answers prayers.
However all these awesome benefits did not just come in one day and without effort. I put my ALL into this and a lot of you know this! I am PASSIONATE about being a blogger and a content creator! I film, edit, write EVERYTHING myself. I love what I do and I work hard at it!
No matter how much I love what I do, if you didn’t like it then I wouldn’t be here. So you see how important YOU are? Una too much! I have people who have been reading my blog from Day 1 (God bless YOU!), I receive countless emails of encouragement (this is emotional for me) and I want to thank you for the LOVE. I can feel it. I ALWAYS pray for my readers, as you have made me so HAPPY, JOY will never be far from you!
This is why today’s post is to appreciate you and let you know that :
- I have a GIVEAWAY everyday THIS WEEK – Click HERE for the GIVEAWAYS
- You are free to ASK me any question (email or in comments) & I will answer on Friday.
- I will be sharing Blogging Tips and Lessons I’ve Learned so far.
- You get to see Behind The Scenes of Being A Blogger (If you watch my Vlogs you already see a lot)
Stay tuned, and don’t forget to share this so other’s can benefit from what is to come in the following days.
Ps. Asoebi is ready but if you have colours: teal, pink and yellow you are good to go!
Credits:
Photography : Olaseni aka Uncle Junior
Dress : VeraNora Woman
Shoutout to Bobo!
nice.. God bless the works of your hand more and more.. Amen
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I am really happy for you, I started reading 2013 through a friend and thank God we are still here. I thank God for how far you have come and I know he will still take you higher and move your ministryto an even bigger permanent site. Me I have always adopted myself as your sister
Congratulations! You are so consistent in your message and it inspires me.
I remember seeing you and your family one day in VI and you guys were so receptive, I was awed.
May this business bring you many more blessings. 💜
If you're teaching blogging skills online at a fee, some of us might be interested.
PLS TELL US WHAT METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING YOU ARE ON
Well done sisi yemi. It can only be God. Happy 6th year blogging. God will continue to bless the works of your hands in jesus name Amen.
Congrats.Your blog is different because you have no pretences and always positive. It is refreshing to read.Yomi is a good guy and you both are great parents and you a good wife and mom.I look forward to more videos,They are my favourite. Are both your parents Yoruba?
Congratulations sisi, I get encouraged each time I visit your blog.. You are doing a great job,keep it up..
Congratulations! You have done so well. Love your originality and professionalism. The best days are ahead!
Weldone and congrts Sisi yemi.i love your vlogs and love watching u do what your doing.kp it up,u inspire me.and really want to know more about blogging.
Congrats! Keep going higher.
This is just the beginning SisiYemmie. God has not finished opening doors of blessings. Congratulations and many more years of blogging.
Awwwww sisi congrats many more years to celebrate ooo. That Ankara is so lovely you look stunning. Just keep doing what you do we your readers are solidly behind you. #sisiyemmieblogaddict#
Congratulations on coming this far! After my 3 years of blogging I definitely agree that it's not easy but if you're passionate about it, so many opportunities can fall your way. Cheers to you and yours!
Happy 6 anniversary may Almighty bless you and fulfil your heart desires and promote you beyond your expectation sisiyemmie sky is your limit thank God for where you are bless you, love you like kilosele keep doing wat u do best
Congrats SisiYemmie!!!
More grace as you reach greater heights.
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Well done Sisi Yemmie!
Hard work pays. 🙂
I like you, you are real. Blogging is not beans.
I pray that even bigger doors be open unto you ijn.
P.s – "Uncle Junior photography" is a great business idea n name.
This is amazing. Bloggers like me look up to you.
Congratulations!!!
Wishing you all the very best.
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Congratulations sisi! More grace sister!
Congrats Sisi!! Better blogging years ahead.
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congrats sisi, i started reading your blog when it it was gistdotcom, thank God for answered prayers. love you to shreds. keep soaring!
Congratulations.
Blogging requires time , patience and commitment. You are an amazing blogger. Stay blessed!
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congrats on your 6th blogversary
Congratulations on your 6th anniversary. Stumbled onto your blog sometime early 2015 and I remained hooked to it – checking everyday for updates. One thing I love about your writings and videos is how down-to-earth you are. And then I found out you are a warri gal, and the love just increased. Areaaaaaaaa! Abeg keep up the good work and may God continue to bless the works of your hand.
Amen and thank you! God bless you too!
Sister sister, we are one family! I appreciate your readership and support through the years….we are going to the permanent site oh!
Awww thank you Vivian! Your support is immense!!! I'm planning a blogging class so you'll see updates soon! God bless you!
Awwww thank you Shola!!! The feedback is good to read and I'll show Yomi. The answer to your question is coming on Friday in my Q & A post!
It's all God!!! Thank you so much Tolu!
Interesting question! Answer coming soon!
Awwww thank you!!!
Thank you so much Charity!
Yes oh! Thank you!!!!
Amen! Thank you!!!!
Right you are….thank you Berry!
Thank you! The dress is lovely …You are always so supportive! God bless you!
Awwwww thank you so much!!!
Amen!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much, God bless you!
Yes it does! Thank you so much!
Amen, thank you so much!!!!
Thank you so much Funmi!!!
Amen!!! Uncle Junior Photography make sense gan!!!
Thank you my darling!!!
You have been here from the beginning and I appreciate you so much!
You know all about that! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Thank you oh my sister!!!! You too much!!!
Congratulations Sisi! It's not easy, may God take you to higher heights IJN.
Lovely dress.
Congratulation Ma,God will continue to lift you high,I like everything about You starting from your smile to your family. You are indeed a blessing.
Congratulations sisi yemmie. got to know about your blog before my big nija wedding and it's been wonderful, am an ADDICT. My week is not complete without your sisi weekly and those your yummy food recipe and pic.
Will be interested if you can give advice on starting a blog and ways to go about it or an online course ��
Congrats sisiyemie. You are so real, so original. Love reading your blog but don't comment much. More greese to your efforts.
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Yay!!!! GOD bless you Sisi Yemmie. Amazing blog and vlogs
Wow!!!. Congrats Sisi. I have been hooked to this blog from the days of gistdotcom. I remember a post about rats knocking on your door when you were still in the UK. Loooool. Or is the post about your younger sister's wedding/proposal. I remember you saying you kissed in front of your parents. Big girl ti de. I remember when that ish with your mum happened. I prayed so much that colleagues thought we were related. Congrats to you hun. Your positive energy inspires me.
Now my question is more like an advice from you. I work on the Island in a law firm but I feel like I am not fulfilling purpose. Everyone thinks I'm crazy after spending 7 years to study law all thanks to Aluta Strike, ASUU Strike and Law School I want to leave and be an entrepreneur. I am not happy at all. I want to be self made and not wait till 1st day of the month for my daily bread.. My dreams are to have a creche, a cleaning company and my first love A Quick Service Restaurant. All this dreams require funds and its not like my present job pays me so well. I'm confused sisi. My wedding is in a couple of weeks. Hubby thinks I should still continue as we need the money from both of us. Everyday I'm in traffic on Third mainland, I feel like my life is wasting. Wish we can actually meet and sit to talk. I need someone to talk to me on how to fulfill purpose by doing what they like irrespective of non-availability of funds. I really do. Waiting to read your advice.
i cant really say this how i got to know about your blog niether for how long, But to be candid, you're good(even though most of the posts are for the opposite gender *wink*). keep it up and more grease to your elbow.
i also Did for my blog last year september at NSB's birthday.
Happy anniversary to your blogging career, *Cheers*
Congratulations! I religiously watch Sisi Weekly,I now know parts of Nigeria through you!
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Sisi Yemmie, I love you so so much. I love the fact that you are so so real. Six years nor be beans o. I am happy that you are doing what you love and getting paid for it. Congrats on a job well done.
Your No 1 Fan
P.S. Waiting for the giveaway o…….everyday…all week
Even though i just started following ur blogs since January, u hv inspired me immeasurably, even my hubby has seen d difference, I am soo motivated dt i am even tinkin f starting a vlog since i love dis, i am ur no 1 fan….trust me, i love u sisyhemmie, i love Tito who reminds me of darrell(my son) everyday, may God continually prosper d works f ur hands n may we get to meet one day, sooner dan later.
Congratulations Sis…You know why I gbadun you..its cos u are too original.You no be fake at all. May God continue to bless the work of your hands Sisi.
Congratulations!! Since we can ask anything, what does Bobo do?
Am so glad for you sisi Yemmie, I thanked God you found your unique voice, in times when everyone thinks blogging is about gossip, to make a difference is not easy, You continue to inspire us other lifestyle bloggers, and to commit us on staying on blogger.
My giveaway requests is for you to brand my blog like yours if that is one of the giveaways , still waiting for the blogging tips though.
@Keji, I hope you find fulfillment, my dear, I have been there, there is no job worth going through stress and draining life out of you for. My advice is for you to work few more months but with a purpose in mind, saving and storing contacts for future use, Save your salary for the new startup, it is not easy starting a new family on only one individuals 's income, that is where your fiance fears comes in, and you should not take a loan to start new business, meanwhile, start spreading word of mouth that you want to start your business,start building a brand on social media, tell friends and get feedback, but no matter what never be discouraged and pursue your dream, it is the best reward you can give yourself.
Thank you sis. God bless you.
Congrats sisi,Tnk u for being u, your success motivates me 2 be a better person.
Congratulations to Sisi, I wish you Gods blessings today and always
Congratulations Sisi Yemmie.The 'realest' blogger in Nigeria.God will continue to uplift and strengthen you.We expect more contents as we celebrate our 6 years anniversary.Thanks to Bobo for giving you the idea.And yea thanks to Chief,he's my favorite of the Odus family.May you blog continue to grow and blow,more national and international awards to win.
Well done Sis…..more grease to your elbows….praying for many more years of great works for you! (Amen)
Congrats sisi yemmie. It can only get better. Wish you the very best.
Congrats sisi
Congratulations gorgeous Sisi!! You have come such a long way from back when you were in London! I love what you have become, and you probably have heard this so many times, but you are my role model.
Lady G
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XOXO
Hello sisi congratulations what i really want to know is what triggered you to go back to lagos ;when did you know you were ready to go back ;a post on your experience and the preparation of repatriation(as repat) would be awesome .
Meanwhile thank you for being a positive and inspiring leisure.
na wa o what does bobo do?
what i would like to tell you is that everything in life has a purpose ;strenght comes when you overcame the obstacles you are definetely not ready to plundge :did you write down your goals ,have you seen where you could study to have a formation ,do you have money on the side ?what about how much it costs for all of that ,your spouse full support ,have you been sparing money towards your dream ,what skills have you for cooking?write down your goals ,have a realistic time setting maybe try doing it as a leisure but be SMART do your homework don't just dream on nothing.Work towards your dream and in the meantime learn as much as you can on yourself, your resilience and law it will be of hand one day
Congratulations Sisi!!! Ko easy rara… 🙂
Hi Keji. You can look up http://www.stephanieobi.com
She's amazing. Her personal success story will inspire you in the right direction. All the best, darl.
I remember how i wrote down your blog url some years back and bookmarked it as one of the blogs to learn from. Your originality, humor and the fact that i realized you were my senior in Fieldcrest has kept me glued to your blog. Your videos don chop my mb tire sha.
Congrats on your 6th year blogversary! It's not easy at all dear
Sissies Yemmie we love you. You are just a ray of sunshine, kizzes😍
I would love love loveeee (puppy eyes) to win the weekend getaway because i need a revamping of my general well being, you know, like a mind spa for two days. I have been overwhelmed for a while with everything surrounding me; this country doesnt even make it any easier, all i can do is pray that things improve. I work at Apapa and knowing that Area. It is synonymous with stress alone. Theres only so much i can do but this chance to refresh my mind and body would be everything. Plus the meals! Omg!!! I wouldnt mind being pampered and cooked for.
Thank you in advance for the loveee. Even the boo knows about you. Always asking who sisi yemmie is. He finally watched an episode last weekend and he said "i like her, shes real" … We love uuuu
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I would love love loveeee (puppy eyes) to win the weekend getaway because i need a revamping of my general well being, you know, like a mind spa for two days. I have been overwhelmed for a while with everything surrounding me; this country doesnt even make it any easier, all i can do is pray that things improve. I work at Apapa and knowing that Area. It is synonymous with stress alone. Theres only so much i can do but this chance to refresh my mind and body would be everything. Plus the meals! Omg!!! I wouldnt mind being pampered and cooked for.
Thank you in advance for the loveee. Even the boo knows about you. Always asking who sisi yemmie is. He finally watched an episode last weekend and he said "i like her, shes real" … We love uuuu
My email: [email protected]
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