Why I Started Dear Dayze (My Journey Into Lifestyle Vlogging) ⋆. 𐙚 ˚
Hi there! I’m Dayze (pronounced as ‘daze’). Welcome to my first blog post yay!
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Nice to meet you all! I look forward to growing this platform and sharing more of my story in hopes that it may be of help or inspiration to someone else. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog, and read this first post ♡ The first post always feels SO daunting to me but I decided to start off with my journey into lifestyle vlogging (and blogging!).
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— Setting the Scene ₊˚⊹ ᰔ
I currently work full-time as a Product Designer, focusing on areas such as UI/UX and digital product design. I’ve always loved creating, whether it’s art, content, crafts, or thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Growing up, I was naturally drawn to creative pursuits, and that passion has continued into my adult life, evolving in both familiar and new ways.
Many of the creative hobbies I loved as a child have recently resurfaced, allowing me to reconnect more deeply with my younger self. Simple joys like making bracelets or scrapbooking have once again become sources of comfort and calm in my life 𐔌՞. .՞𐦯
— The Turning Point ₊˚⊹ ᰔ
My 20s have been a transitional period of growth, exploration, and self-discovery. It has also been a period where I have been able to reconnect with my younger self’s interests. One of them being vlogging and documenting the small and joyful moments of life. I’ve always enjoyed photography, especially taking photos of things I find “cute”. I remember the intense joy I felt when I bought my first DSLR camera, and proceeded to take photos of literally everything within my vicinity.
Vlogging on the other hand, was something that was often on my mind, but also something that I was too afraid to pursue out of fear that people would judge or criticise me (Younger me would be so proud of me now haha). For a young teenage girl going through puberty, the thought of vlogging or even public speaking was dreadful (It still is depending on the scenario lol *cries*).
So, what made me decide to pursue vlogging in my 20s? Well, it was because I wanted to be a viral influencer of course… (Definitely not because I was burned out from my 9-5 and wanted to romanticise it somehow haha *cough*).
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And if you’re really wondering, yes, I started vlogging to romanticise my 9-5 corporate desk job haha. HOWEVER, this experience has only made me regain and fully realise my love and passion for content creation. There have certainly been a few lessons learnt from my early journey into content creation, but it has also strengthened my resolve and my enthusiasm about it all.
— Building Dear Dayze ₊˚⊹ ᰔ
When I came to the realisation that I was so severely burnt out from my 9-5, I sat myself down and thought hard about what else I could do (On top of all the other things I had previously tried to manage my burnout *cries again*). And that’s when I decided to give vlogging a go (yay!).
I actually initially intended for my content to be mainly about work and study tips, and as an educational resource for other people who are looking for resources that I would’ve found to be very helpful back then. However, I realised early in my creative journey that I have so many other passions and interests aside from JUST work and study. If anything, I often found myself gravitating towards other things that would bring me joy during those moments where I struggled at school or work.
At its heart, Dear Dayze is a lifestyle space, but it’s also where I share the smaller joys in my life like journaling, scrapbooking, trinket collections, cozy cafes, resources for work and study, and much more! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ‧₊˚♪ ♡₊˚⊹
— Looking Ahead ₊˚⊹ ᰔ
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through Dear Dayze is perseverance. It is a gentle reminder to just keep going, even when things feel uncertain. Creating and sharing consistently has shown me that small steps really do add up. I’m excited to keep growing this space and this community, exploring new ideas, and letting Dear Dayze evolve alongside me (♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈)
Logging off now,
Dayze ⋆. 𐙚 ˚