I've been thinking a lot about why I started this blog and what my goals are for it. When I started it about two months ago, I wanted it to be a place where I could write and share my voice. I think there is something so powerful and beautiful about letting your voice venture off into the world.
I also wanted it to be a place in which I could share my life and adventures. A place where I'm totally honest and comfortable in who I am. A place where I could write (I was desperately missing that outlet in my life). A place where I could encourage and maybe inspire others, as they do for me. So today (and in the future) I thought I'd post five honest things about myself.
1. I can be an anxious mess. Sometimes, I worry so much a day, that my head spins. I worry about silly things. I worry about serious things. But, I do not let this deter me from trying to live by a "live in the moment philosophy." Huck even bought me a "live in the moment" Alex and Ani bracelet. Sometimes I do well living in the moment and other times my brain jumps to hours in the future and tries to plan everything out. It's a work in progress.
2. I love to laugh. Sometimes, I even snort while laughing-I pretend that it's one of my most endearing qualities.
3. I read a lot of romance novels. I know there plots can be horrible and that I should be horrified by them as a feminist, but sometimes I need a break from all of the serious books I read for school. So I read trashy romance novels.
4. I'm not a perfect girlfriend. Sometimes, I demand too much from Mike without saying "please" or "thank you." Sometimes, I can act way too melodramatic. I've come to realize that every day is a day in which I can love him more and show my appreciation better than the last.
5. I was worried when I started this blog that no one would read it. That I would simply be writing to myself. Every time I receive a new follower or reader, I grin big smiles. I'm also trying to remind myself that it's okay that I don't have hundreds of followers yet, that that doesn't make my blog any less great. I started this blog to do what I love; writing. All of the rest will hopefully follow.
So, there it is, 5 new things about me.
How about you? What is something I don't know?
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I love this post, LB! And I LOVE that bracelet. I need to get myself one!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Emily! :) And the bracelet is awesome to have-it's a constant reminder for me to chill :)
DeleteSuch a great post! Loved learning more about you!
ReplyDeleteI worry a lot too. I use to be so crazy about romance novels. I haven't read any in a few years but then again I haven't read much in the last few years.
No one is perfect :) I sure am not the perfect wife, but I think it makes it easier to learn from mistakes.
Thanks so much, Faith! You are the sweetest! :) And thank you for sharing about yourself- it's great to get to know more about you! And I love your point about learning from mistakes-it's so true!
DeleteTrashy romance novels, hahaha that made me laugh. I'm sure it really does keep your mind off of school work!
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Haha it definately does! Thanks so much for stopping by, Jane! :) I super appreciate it!
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Honesty posts are my favorite! I'm not a perfect wife and when I used to work in DC, I would seriously give myself panic attacks. It was awful. So I know what you mean about being anxious.
ReplyDelete:) thanks so much for sharing, Rachel! It means a lot!
Deletelove this, what a great way to get to know you!
ReplyDeleteand none of us are perfect. definitely not a perfect wife here.
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Thanks, love!! And I totally agree with the none of us are perfect idea, there is always room for growth! :)
DeleteWhat a great post! I too am writing my blog to express my feelings, my likes, my life, and my passions. I too didn't think anyone would ever read or subscribe to my blog! I too do get gitty when I have new follower & I see that someone comments on our posts! Thanks for your honesty! I will be a new follower, so smile big and I swung over from the Owl's skull blog hop.
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Thank you so much (you definitely made me smile!!) I can't wait to check out your blog!! :)
DeleteI love this! I can totally relate to all of these! (Except maybe the romance novels. Haha!) But I have terrible anxiety that I deal with too. It increases tenfold when I'm pregnant too. Yuck. And #5 is a big one for me too-- you just have to remember that readers come and go, try to have fun with it, and not take anything too personally. <--- I'm still working on these things myself. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks again for stopping by, lady! Excited to be following along with you now!
♥Nicole
Thanks so much, Nicole! So happy you are following along & thank you for the advice on number 5-I needed to hear that! :) So excited to be following you!
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