Learning To Blog

According to Profiler (katiegrazer.com); I am ready to be Passionate About My Blogging. I need to dedicate more time and energy to creating a good blogsphere. I know I use a free blogging platform, but I can't really afford that much. Let alone I can't sit still, laughing and crying on the inside, I'm still walloping all over my bed trying to get comfortable. Probably due to the coffee I drank, my roommate made it extra strong. Seems staying in the house has me and my roommate wrestles. Though staying inside where it's warm is the best thing for everyone right now as the weather is still cold and ice is on the ground. The owner of Cave Care asked me last year if I would start blogging and being active in my writing. I was happy to and bought a nice HP laptop with the 2nd Stimulus check that came in.  

Blogging takes time and persistence; I want my blog to reach 1,000 views by March. That gives me a month to triple my views, a whole lot of writing, and really putting my work out there. I have written a blog ever since I was 12 years old or known about blogging since then. I had a personal WordPress, but it was costing too much. I only make about $100 a month. Hopefully through hard work and dedication I can earn some extra income through blogging. Which has been a lifelong learning and dream of mine. I hear blogs I find on Pinterest having this cool career of blogging and hope I can make it happen myself. 

My Niche

I like to write about my almost daily life and how I am doing. I have a passion for writing and art and have finished 114 Credit Hours in Public Relations and Advertising. I haven't done near the amount of research I would like; I'd like to research things that matter to you, my readers. Understand that when times of uncreatively uncertain moments face you in times of trials there is hope. In the future look forward to reading about how I am faced with my disabilities and for tips on dealing with similar life situations. I want to be at the center of my writing and I also want my readers to be informed and have a sense of who I am and what makes me who I am. Please follow me on my journey; hopefully we can share and be friends. Thank you to the one caseworker who added me, as I look forward to others adding and following me. For Valentine's Day I'm focusing the next ten days on Relationships. 

Finding My Ideal Audience

Most of my caseworkers and caregivers know about my blog. Although I have several friends on my Facebook who have noticed my blog also. To get an audience I need to become a leader and strive to do my best for myself and my blog, not on days it's just convenient but every day. At this moment I don't really know what kind of readers I have to my blog. 

Followers

I need to have interesting stuff to write about and really engage with my readers. I want to talk about relationships since it'll be Valentine's Day in 10 days. 

Consistency And Trust

I have been acting pretty lazy and not working my hardest and I want to improve; for a long time, my readers have been hearing that without any real proof. I also responded to My Dad's question about my laptop to the answer of using my Cellphone more. 

Freezing Friday

When asked by My Father, if I had used my laptop in a while. The answer was no; I have felt uninspired to write a lot lately. It hasn't been useful just to store my laptop away, I need to use it more. He said to research... Though what has been a reoccuring theme for my life has been to lounge in bed all day and play Coin Master or Doze Off to another episode of Fresh Prince. 

It's the beginning of February and snow is on the ground. It started on Wednesday after my caseworker took me to go get my fingers looked at by Wound Evolution. Luckily, they are healing up and the Doctor said they should be done healing by my next visit. I was in good mental condition this time it froze and stayed home, learning my lesson from around this time last February, when I got Frost Bite on my middle and ring finger on my right hand. I have been staying home and enjoying it! 

Things I'm Interested In Researching: I want to become than I am right now, 

1. How to write better blog entries and more about Blogging. I want to write more, Truely I do, though when I am being hard on myself and not relying on God's word or simply feeling like I'm not uninspired it's hard for me to write.

2. How to grow closer to God and develop a strong relationship with my Creator. I am happy to say I am a Christian and depend on God for my life. I have a Journaling Bible and The Message. I have been active in my Prayer Life and God has been helping me a lot. I am glad that I am a beloved daughter of God! I have been a Christian ever since I can remember. Attending Bethel Church; but since it's still snow on the ground and going to be cold, I probably won't go this Sunday. 

3. How to be a good steward of my time, my body, my mental ability and being a well-rounded person. I am happy to say that I have been doing better for the most part and things have been going well. 

4. Having a career in Advertising and Public Relations. I don't want to talk about how I messed up through college and I'm hoping for Financial Stability and to get on to a good career track. I have started a small business called JF-Designs. Working on drawings, paintings, and photography, as well as writing and Advertising and Public Relations.

5. Things to do in the future; and how to move my life ahead. Everything comes with God's good timing and right now I'm doing a devotional on what to do during a season of waiting. In the future I would like to make some more money and be more active throughout every area of life.

Things I Am Looking Forward To:

1. Hopefully The Government helps us out with our Student Loans. I've been watching on YouTube about Politics and how things are working out in the economy. One of the good ones to watch is Ron Yates and another one is Stephen Gardner. I was grateful to buy this laptop, a desk, IPhone 11 with the stimulus checks that came in last year. I am hoping there is going to be another one but we're uncertain. 

Stephen Gardner:

2. Spending quality time with my family and little one. 

We had a blessed Christmas and on my phone there's this really cool clip of our Christmas. In January we celebrated My Dad's Birthday and we spent Martin Luther King Weekend along with His Birthday together as a family. I am hoping to have many more important memorable times together in the future. I moved out of their home in 2016; and have been living in a group home.  

3. Going Out with My Case Workers. 

My caseworkers change every week, this week I was visited by a girl in her early twenties, and we went to The Fort Worth Water Gardens, and to Target, and to $5 and Below. I bought several packs, 2, of cigarettes from 711. True Mental Health goes through a list of Case Workers and every week has been a different one. She called this morning to say that she wouldn't be meeting with me this weekend but was on call if I needed her.

4. Staying Home and Being Part of The Group.

We had to fend for ourselves after the storm started when we woke up on Thursday Morning. We had all day to do whatever we wanted. This time it meant staying warm inside and thinking about the mistake I made last year to leave during the Winter Freeze. Our Caregiver is making us a good meal and we finally got cigarettes and our medicine. I am grateful for my psychiatrist and the medicine I get to help me better manage my life. I have bipolar disorder as well as being a schizophrenic. 

We have our daily chores around here and we all help out with, washing dishes and cleaning the bathroom. An old housemate moved her stuff out today.  We're having a Valentine's Day party soon and this past weekend was the owner of our Group Center's Birthday. 

5. Having More Meaningful Conversations and Current Events.

As of lately there hasn't been anything to talk about Not like anyone wants to hear about how I sleep at night or how I feel about the old times I used to run away. Or maybe they do? I want more meaningful times and things to talk about but I know that will include me doing my research and staying dedicated. I'm watching RuPaul's show about his Drag Races. There are good people to talk to here and the staff is really helpful. 

It's Friday Night & I'm working on my blog. It's the weekend and I have plenty of time to myself to work on things I want to and enjoying the weekend.

I'm glad the Winter Storm is almost over and it's the weekend...

Hopefully In The Future I can see more readers and expand my blogsphere. I want to research some more to be well informed and to be a more put together person. 

Finally It’s Friday

​Woke up at 5:45AM… I am happy today is Friday and it’s the end of the week. We’re sitting here at the table drinking coffee and waiting for our caregiver to arrive.

7:51AM; took my medicine and went outside to smoke two cigarettes. This morning my roommate said I was a great writer. I’m waiting for our day care worker to arrive. 

I would like to write more, so I’m focusing on what my niche should be at first I thought I wanted to write about relationships, my career, having an online community, and living at the group home. I realize I have written a lot about my day to day life.

My Relationships

Having mutual respect is important and I don’t want to post names. Confidentiality is important and it’s better to be safe than sorry. I am watching the news and reading blogs on my Relationships Board on Pinterest. 

My Career

I don’t have to focus on the negative and there are still steps I can take to have a good career. I went to college for Public Relations & Advertising; and want to do something with my dropping out. Hopefully there will be a way for me to still be successful. I have posted a few pages with my artwork on them. Our day care worker just texted that she wasn’t picking us up today. 

House Meeting

​I spent the day reflecting on what I learned this morning. I am glad I had time to reflect and I did some painting but mostly stayed on my phone all day. The house owner, and owner of Cave Care is here and we’re having a meeting. The caregiver got upset with a few of us. 

I took my medicine and I just opened a box of Lucky Strikes with the activators. We have a new caregiver. I took some Advil and am ready to go to sleep. Though I’ll wait till I can smoke before I do go to sleep.

I want to go to Bethel Church ⛪️ in the morning which starts at 10:30AM. The weather has gotten nicer outside and I keep thinking of how grateful I am to be here with the other 7 members of Cave Care. 

Weekend Of Self-Care

​I am focusing on Self-Care this weekend and enjoying my hobbies and reading. I’m waiting for one more hour to go smoke and make a cup of coffee. I plan on writing some posts more in detail; as most of them have been short lately. I couldn’t fall asleep because I was reading blogs and writing in Evernote. 

I also want my blog to do a lot better and I appreciate how many views I have gotten since the beginning of the year. I have been pinning manually for hours. I have so many boards; and I just added Anger Management & Choices. I have been reading so many great blogs. 

I am reading an article on how to make money, https://www.finsavvypanda.com/how-to-make-money-on-pinterest-for-beginners/ , with Pinterest. 

Johnna Floyd's Pinterest  (2) Pinterest

Making Money 

I received $25 from my family this Monday. I make $125 in additional income during the month of January. I have yet to earn money from online. I can earn an additional $1,000. My goal is to make $300 by March 15th and I need to read up. Lots of writers speak of a slow start up and the need to stick with blogging and staying dedicated to have more readers. 

Meaningful Mornings

Spending this morning relaxing and I’m glad it’s the weekend; means I don’t have to go anywhere. I’m about to go downstairs to make me a cup of coffee and smoke a cigarette. 

I’ve been on Pinterest for a few hours and I just started going through the boards I have up. I’m updating my social media also so it is nice and organized. I’m trying to make a side income from my online presence.

Stay Warm

​It’s cold 🥶 outside and I want to stay warm. It’s lunch time and I am blessed by having three meals a day. There’s so much to be grateful for as we begin the new year. God has placed it on my heart ♥️ not to let my past ruin my future. I remember in last year’s ice storm I was not being safe and I ended up with “Frost Bite” and I’m determined too not let that happen again. 

Staying Warm During Cold Weather

I have a warm place to stay and I’m grateful I don’t have to be out in the cold. I gained some weight and my 👩‍⚕️ Doctor said to stay away from a lot of white bread 🍞! I also took some fiber mix with a cup of water 💦 last night. 

Reading About The Gospel

​One of the ladies that works at “Day Care” gave me a drink 🥃 of tea; when I stopped up the coke machine. We’re on our way back to the house. I smoked the second box of activated cigarettes my Father bought me. The weather is supposed to get colder. 

When I came home I folded my laundry 🧺 and made my bed. I am reading “the Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler”! I am a Christian and have been for several years. I’m on Chapter 10; God’s plan for Redemption encompasses all creation. 

I have been following the YouTube channels on politics and what is going on. Although I don’t understand everything that is going on; I am praying that everyone stays safe & that things will work out according to God’s plan.

Towards A Thought

​I am sitting here at the dinner table waiting for our ride to “The Center”; as I put my laundry 🧺 and three tide pods and three dryer sheets upstairs in the laundry room. My parents bought me some stuff to do my laundry with. I wear mostly sweatpants and t-shirts; I love dressing comfortably and modest. 

It's May Nineth 2024"; I am not going to The Center and I have editted about twenty post. Thankfully I will get to go home soon to my parents house for Mother's Day & Then College Registration, Thinking about getting JohnnaFloyd.com next month but that will cost $55 I have a lot of editing to do.

Two Years Ago! Woah! Doesn't time fly!

 

Went out with my caseworker yesterday afternoon and had a Calzone from “Italian Pizza and Pasta”! After I came home I wasn’t feeling too good and threw up and went to bed early.

This morning I am feeling better and going with the flow as my day unfolds. 

Good Morning! 

Three Day Weekend

​My Dad’s Birthday was yesterday… We ate at Skillet and Dinner 🥘 yesterday morning. Happy Birthday!! 

Sitting here glad to be with my son and at my parents house on a wonderful Sunday afternoon. I need to focus my blogging on myself and how I interact rather than posting stuff I don’t need to. It’s important that I am here for my family. 

Use Social Media Responsibly: 

Learning To Blog

​Writing is a gift and I want to start writing on my blog more. Sat outside with my housemate and smoked a lucky strike. I think of all the reasons I started writing blogs years ago without any luck 🍀 to blog for profit. I desire to become successful one day. As I find this a good outlet for my creativity and to share my stories with the world 🌎.

Today I went with my caseworker to Target after my Psychiatrist Appointment. Then we went to the park and I showed her my blog. 

Also I’m glad my FAFSA is safe till May of this year, but I know I’ll have to start doing something to make money in order to pay back the $16,795 in college tuition loan payments. 

Goal: In order to do that; I will like to make it my goal to dedicate more time to work on what is important. My goal is to build up, starting from 0. To reach more readers and build an online portfolio. My goal is to have made 1,000 views and $300 in profit by March 15th 2022. 

Wounds Do Heal

​This Morning… I woke up and waited till my caseworker arrived at 10:30AM. We went to Wound Evolution and they said my fingers had really improved. The once horribly Frost Bitten wounds have healed. Seems the more patience and getting the right help pays off. 

After my appointment we went to the 711 & I bought a medium coffee and got a bag to put the supplies the Dr. had given me. Seems they had sent me a box 📦 of bandages and iodine and they didn’t arrive to my house. 

I’m outside waiting for my caseworker and a client to finish with their appointment. Being patient and thinking about how my appointment here will be in a few days from now. As my fingers are wrapped up in gauze bandages and Pinterest has really kept my amusement. 

Day Care & Growing Up

​I would have been better off if I didn’t drop out of school? Yesterday; I had also spent too much money on lunch and a pack of cigarettes. Things are okay but they could be so much better. Things will only get better ❤️‍🩹 the more I rely on God to help me through this trying period. I haven’t been trying as hard as I could but at the same time I am laying down the foundation to making my future a good one. 

On the weekdays I go to Mrs. Cheryl’s Day Care Center. I sit here with my books 📚, pens, markers, and colored pencils. Searching for any amount of inspiration I can conjure up within myself to make myself busy. 

My Little Sister & My Dad! 2022"

Relationships; things are going well and I have confidence that things are moving in the right direction. One day at a time and we are on the same page now. As we work out future plans & sticking together as a team. This year I want to focus on being a part of the team of things that are working. 

Career; there’s still hope for me to be successful as long as I work with integrity and diligence for the Lord to make life easier and not harder. I am uncertain if I ever will get to a self-fulfilling career in Advertising & Public Relations. 

Habits; there’s more to life than smoking cigarettes 🚬! There’s more to life than feeling sorry for myself that college and relationships didn’t go the way I wanted them too. I’m currently looking up habits and ways I can improve my life.

Happy New Year 🎆 2022

​Good Morning; it’s The New Year of 2022! It’s a year to give it to God, and learn to be myself and do what's right for myself. To learn to be responsible for myself & really draw closer to doing the right things for my future. To be active on my blogging & use my resources wisely in order to become a more put together individual. Through reading my blog this year; I hope to provide others with steps and topics to improve their lives as well. 

I have written a lot about wanting to do better and now is the time to accept that I have everything it takes to be able to set my life in the right direction. 

Things I Want In The New Year; 2022 Will Be A Good Year… 

📡 I am accepting the help I am offered through my Insurance & Medicaid 🏥 Medicare. To receive this help call #211; I have a good working history that provided this help. My Father is an Awesome 😎 Payee & I respect him for all he has helped me with. 

🏘 RENT in “Cave Care” is paid by Social Security. Which is going up 🛗 to $810 a month. This year will mark the sixth year of being here. I am provided a good living environment with a good group of people. 

My Side Of The Room !!!

Three healthy meals everyday is included. Half a pack of cigarettes everyday is included for an additional $20. There is responsibility to clean 🧼 and taking good care of personal hygiene is important. We’re a drug and alcohol free community and I am willing to follow the rules. 

👩‍🎓 My Main Goal; is too “Get On My Own Two Feet 👣” through perseverance and hard working ethics. 

🍀👩‍🎨 I need to learn how to manage money wisely, be able to be there for myself and my family and the people that are important in my life, learn to cook for myself and maintain a good working relationship in the “Real World 🌎” 

Goals For 2022; 

1. To Stop Making Excuses For Myself! To get good help you have to want to “Get The Help”! Everyone’s experiences and life is different. One thing I am learning and still working towards is too stop comparing my life towards others. 

2. To Develop Good Mental Health & Stay Out Of The Hospital 🏥 So Much. I feel that although I am 

3. Try to pay 💰 back UTA the $2,020.16 I owe in the loan I took out in 2016. I dropped out & I owe this money to the school. I also need to start paying back the all together loans I have used, which amount to $16, Completed By: March 24" Thanks Dad!

4. Move forward in the direction of graduation 👩‍🎓! I have 114 College Credit Hours & I need 121 Hours to Graduate. I am majoring in Advertising & Public Relations. I won’t make any excuses for myself as my past is forgiven. Starting In Fall of 2024" Back to Texas Wesleyan & Taking Two Courses!

5. Staying Sober & Staying Away From Sex. I have really needed to read more from the Narcotics Anonymous books my old roommate gave me and focus on how I can turn my life of how I used to be into a success. I am a recovering addict...  

6. Draw & Write and build a portfolio; and start doing more to earn money. I started a design business in 2010 when I was taking painting at Tarrant County College. I want to build an online portfolio and presence that is professional and as an entrepreneur. 

7. Stop Multitasking and really be mindful and responsible for getting stuff done. I am tired of making excuses of being lazy, and I want to see myself as a success in the next 5 to 10 years.

8. Save up for what matters; I need to realize I don't make a lot and see what I can do for further earning potential. I have so much potential but times are hard right now since rent is going up. 

9. Staying active and physically fit; I love having healthy meals and a house to stay in. 

10. Staying close to my family and helping my son out as much as possible. My son was adopted by my parents and they do an awesome job with him.