You answer:

Hey! I understand this is somewhat off-topic
however I had to ask. Does operating a well-established blog
such as yours require a large amount of work?
I am brand new to blogging but I do write in my journal daily.
I'd like to start a blog so I can easily share my own experience and thoughts online.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions or tips for
brand new aspiring bloggers. Appreciate it!