Happy Tuesday everyone :)
So you guys have probably noticed I'm starting to change the blog up a little (new theme coming, better content coming, a random french article, new "author" section). I've recently been collecting feedback from a variety of people about the blog, and thought I'd give you all a bit of an update.
First thing is, I use WAY too many exclamation marks!!!!! Note taken, cheers for the comment. I'll try and limit my use of the exclamation mark from now on.
So you guys have probably noticed I'm starting to change the blog up a little (new theme coming, better content coming, a random french article, new "author" section). I've recently been collecting feedback from a variety of people about the blog, and thought I'd give you all a bit of an update.
First thing is, I use WAY too many exclamation marks!!!!! Note taken, cheers for the comment. I'll try and limit my use of the exclamation mark from now on.
Second thing, the blog is getting boring. I kind of knew that: to be honest guys, most of my recent posts have been rushed and poorly thought out. Now that the holidays are coming up, hopefully that will change. It needs more fun and less pointless opinion.
Third thing, I am far too pretentious. Well, even I can identify a "bossy" and "know-it-all" attitude in my writing. I'm aiming to cut that down a little, but ultimately... I LIKE my writing style, and though I'm thankful to all of you I must also cater to my own wants and needs. I'll also make sure to emphasise that these are opinion articles, directly connected with my experiences and views.
Fourth thing, I make others' problems seem irrelevant. Please know that I did this unintentionally, and plan on changing it ASAP. I'm sorry to anyone who has felt that way.
Ok, enough of the Things. This next bit of feedback is probably the only one I have an issue with. I realise some of it is just thoughtless chatter (I know many of you), and am all about forgive and forget. But please take this into consideration.
People say I am "fake."
I realise that there's a great disparity between the way I act, and the things I write about. It's my choice to share them. I expected rumours and I accept that people in my year group will inevitably say unkind things behind my back (thought I'd be lying if I said it didn't sting a little). However I do not accept being called fake. I absolutely oppose any talk that calls a person's feelings or personal experiences false, regardless of how you see that person act. To me my emotions and troubles are very real and constant. I'd like to think most people would refrain from calling my feelings illegitimate.
People say I am "fake."
I realise that there's a great disparity between the way I act, and the things I write about. It's my choice to share them. I expected rumours and I accept that people in my year group will inevitably say unkind things behind my back (thought I'd be lying if I said it didn't sting a little). However I do not accept being called fake. I absolutely oppose any talk that calls a person's feelings or personal experiences false, regardless of how you see that person act. To me my emotions and troubles are very real and constant. I'd like to think most people would refrain from calling my feelings illegitimate.
Finally, my blog runs along the lines of what I want to do with my life. Nobody deserves depression. Anxiety is (and please excuse my french here) a bitch. I want to help people like me, and this blog is a baby step towards that goal. I know I'll be getting a lot of hate for it... but just keep in mind that I mean well.
To finish up, again I'd like to thank my regular readers, for sticking with the blog and for the support I'm getting. Perhaps I really will look back on this as a naïve attempt to share my feelings, but for now I truly believe that it's something I should continue, since I have the means.
Love always,
Em xx
To finish up, again I'd like to thank my regular readers, for sticking with the blog and for the support I'm getting. Perhaps I really will look back on this as a naïve attempt to share my feelings, but for now I truly believe that it's something I should continue, since I have the means.
Love always,
Em xx