Blogging

My name is River and I hate social media. There I said it. I have no want for followers or to be held hostage by how many likes and shares I have. Can I dance yes do I want to show you these moves on TikTok hell no. I’m an introverted entrepreneur who just wants to travel the world without worrying about my finances. One of things that I wasn’t excited about when starting this journey was having to participate in social media. In a world where social media is often hailed as the ultimate tool for business success, the idea of trying to build my business without it seemed like a daunting challenge. So how does a person connect with people without having to post their “authentically curated” life 24/7. Well for me I started a blog. My blog isn’t about my expertise in anything. It’s musings of me trying, winning and sometimes failing while chasing my dream of never having to return to a cubicle lifestyle. When it comes to introverts, I think blogging is a good way to show who you are without showing who you are.

Social Media’s Quieter Cousin

So, here I am, an introverted entrepreneur with a taste for wandering, not just through the physical landscapes but through the maze of my own thoughts and experiences. And what’s a better way to navigate this journey than through blogging? It’s like social media’s quieter cousin, the one who prefers deep conversations instead of trying to be the most liked.

Starting a blog is a compromise for me, it’s a way to connect without the constant noise of likes, shares, and having to capture the fleeting focus of people who have the attention span of a three-year-old. It’s my quiet rebellion against the expectation to broadcast every moment, meal, and milestone of my life. On my blog, I don’t have to be anything other than myself an entrepreneur trying and sometimes failing to make sense of the world without the pressure to entertain or impress.

The beauty of blogging in my opinion, as I’ve come to discover in my little time of doing it, is the ability to connect deeply without the superficiality that often plagues social media. Here, I’m not a profile picture or a username I’m a voice, a story, a real person sharing real experiences. It’s liberating, really, to shed the facade and just be. My blog isn’t a highlight reel it’s a raw, unfiltered chronicle of my adventures and misadventures in both entrepreneurship, travel, and life.

An Introvert’s Wet Dream

Blogging is an introvert’s wet dream. You get to craft your world, one post at a time, without the pressure to always be “on.” There’s something beautifully rebellious about it. Like, yeah, I’m sharing my life, but on my terms. No filters, no fifteen-second clips, just raw, unadulterated me. The best part is that I get to connect with people who dig that kind of authenticity. People who get that sometimes, the quiet words carry the loudest message.

Starting a blog as an introvert in the crowded digital landscape is not without its challenges. It requires stepping out of our comfort zones, putting our thoughts and ideas out there for the world to see, and navigating the complexities of online engagement. Yet, it is also a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and connection.

Yes, the blogging world is as crowded as a Tokyo subway at rush hour, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for you or me. Finding your niche, your tribe, and your little corner of the internet is part of the adventure. It’s not about competing for attention it’s about finding a connection.

One thing I promised myself when I started this blog was to keep it real. No sugar-coating, no selective storytelling. If I fall while chasing my dreams, you’ll read about it. If I stumble upon an unexpected victory, you’ll celebrate with me. My blog is my musings, a collection of tries, wins, and sometimes fails.

At the end of the day, my dream isn’t just to travel the world it’s to do so on my own terms, without the shadow of a cubicle or asshole manager looming over me. It’s to build a life that feels authentic, one blog post at a time.

So, here’s to the introverted adventurers, the dreamers, the rebels. Here’s to finding our way, one word at a time, in the crowd of bloggers. May we all find our paths, share our journeys, and never, ever feel the need to dance on TikTok unless we really, really want to.