I’ve been wanting to say this for awhile, and it’s on my mind today so here it goes.
I’ve been told by a few different people in the last few months that I reveal too much on my blog. That maybe I should take a break from it for awhile. That sometimes it’s good to keep some of your cards hidden.
While I say thanks for what I believe is well-intentioned advice, I have two replies:
1) Contrary to how it may look, I don’t actually reveal everything on this blog. Sometimes it’s to respect someone else’s privacy, and sometimes it’s just none of your business thankyouverymuch.
2) That said, keeping stuff to myself, well, it would defeat the whole point of writing a blog. Honestly, I love it when people read it, but I write it for myself, not for anyone else. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. Easy peasy.
Also along the same lines – I feel I’ve changed a lot over the past couple of years in regards to being comfortable with who I am and trying to please others and worrying what they think and such. Basically, I am who I am. I’ll get drunk with or without my mom by my side and I’ll blog about it too.
I have realized that through my life, I was very much – entirely – a product of the society I grew up in. My choices, perceptions, attitudes, judgements, etc. were all a result of my environment. I’ve had the good fortune of being out and about a tiny bit and now I’m a product of that experience, too. But the point is, if you judge me, or worry about me, or think I’m making the wrong choices, I realize that you are also a product of your society and life experience, and that’s okay. I am still who I am and I have no shame about that, or about letting you see it.
So people will love me for who I am, openness and all, or they won’t. Take it or leave it and life will go on.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!! Loves! ♥
Heart you! Love reading about your adventures.
Heart you back sister. I hope you had a good NYE! Love you!
Wow, I can’t believe people would tell you to basically censor your own blog. This is your life. You get to choose how to live it. You’re the ONLY one who gets to choose how to live it. Sometimes it’s hard for other people to realize that no matter what they want for someone else, they don’t get to choose. As long as YOU are content with YOUR decisions, YOU are the ONLY one that matters. Everyone else is just on the sidelines, you know? I say be true to Cali. But that’s just me. Happy New Year!
Thanks Lyndsie, Happy New Year to you too!!
I realize that I don’t know you as well as others might, but I still have to say that I have watched you grow so much in the last couple of years, and it has all been for the good. I cannot imagine why someone would want you to censor yourself on your own blog. Though I do agree with you, they are a also a product of their society and environment. I have always thought you were a pretty great lady, and as you are experiencing more and more of the world, I think it makes you an even greater lady. Too bad for the ones still walking in fear of what others might think. Be true to YOU and you will be just fine!! Love you and think of you often
Julie, thanks for your sweet comment. I hope you are doing well and I miss our talks! Happy New Year!!
I admire your ability to be totally open about yourself and want you to continue. It’s really refreshing to hear about your experiences, feelings, etc. Thank you for sharing your life with us Cali, and being honest in who you are! We love you.
Thanks mom, love you too.
I enjoy your blog too. I enjoy reading about your travels and the amazing sites and people you get to meet in your adventures. I’m just a little bit jealous of all the adventures you are having in this time in your life.
Thanks for reading, cousin. I hope all is well with you!