For the longest time I've felt like I can't really be open on this blog. In fact, I've felt like I can't be open on any public medium. I get very anxious when thinking about sharing what I actually feel and believe because I've known so many bitter, negative people.
To be clear, I don't write these things to isolate my experience as particularly difficult or particularly worthy of attention, I'm just being open. And it feels pretty good.
What's interesting is that my beliefs and feelings aren't rare (I don't think the Earth is flat, I don't think the moon is made of cheese, etc.) but, because of the insane level of judgement I've had to ward off, I think very carefully before I share things.
It's been clear to me for a very long time that I'd reach this impasse. I want to be able to have interesting, gut wrenching conversations with you all but I'm terrified of all the hyper judgmental, close minded, assholes waiting to pounce. I'm the product of eastern culture in western society which means I get shit on a lot by both sides.
But, that's okay, I just need a really good umbrella.
Also, I have this sneaking suspicion that Bob Ross controls everything we see in the sky. We get the most beautiful sunsets here. It looks like fluffy cotton candy, doesn't it?
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I think we're all pretty scared to bare our souls on social media, but it's the people that do that really leave us captivated. I'm sure that once you start, there will be far more people cheering you on than there are haters. And haters hate themselves more than anything else, so that should make you feel better :)
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I think we're all pretty scared to bare our souls on social media, but it's the people that do that really leave us captivated. I'm sure that once you start, there will be far more people cheering you on than there are haters. And haters hate themselves more than anything else, so that should make you feel better :)
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I think we're all pretty scared to bare our souls on social media, but it's the people that do that really leave us captivated. I'm sure that once you start, there will be far more people cheering you on than there are haters. And haters hate themselves more than anything else, so that should make you feel better :)
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loving your top!
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ReplyDeleteyou match the sky!!! beautiful post:)
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I'm in love with that blouse!Love how it looks with black;)
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Your top is really cute. I like how it is a bit oversized. Great picture of the sunset!
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I love your shirt- it's so pretty- and that sky is just gorgeous! And re: Pretty Little Liars- it is my absolute favorite show!!! But, I didn't name my blog after "A" haha! I actually came up with the blog name before the show because of my name, but I didn't start the blog until after and it is a weird coincidence that I'm obsessed with PLL. Now following you!
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Those shoes are amazing! Great outfit and amazing photos
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I wont judge, I promise! Anyway nice outfit! I love your top!
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Thanks for commenting on my blog else I would never have found you! I'm also the product of an eastern culture in a western society so I totally get what you mean. Fancy sharing that umbrella?
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love the combination of the blouse & the pants, that's the outfit combination i constantly overuse :DD and those high heels are simply to die for - gorgeous!!! <3
ReplyDeleteaaand in addition to that the lighting & the clouds on your photos are simply insane ^^
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This is a beautiful top! I clicked on this post from the side bar and I'm so glad I did because now hopefully I can send you some encouraging words back:
ReplyDeleteI know what it's like to be afraid of what people will say to you about your opinions. I lived most of my life (and sometimes still do) afraid of how the things I say will be perceived. The thing is though, that people who really deserve to be in your life and who will truly appreciate what you have to say, will not judge you. So anyone who does snap back with a nasty comment really isn't worth your time. And I know that it's hard to block it out, because the negative sticks so much closer to home than the positive, but remind yourself that EVERYONE has opinions and everyone is entitled to them. It's part of our right as humans and no one should take that away from us.
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