I've made it a point to be as open and honest as I can on my blog. In a world where social media reigns supreme, I feel like it's so important to continue living a "real" life and portray that on my blog and various social media sites. I allow myself to be vulnerable, imperfect and even just plain "normal" because I'm human. We all are. Sometimes I feel like people mistake that for insecurity when nothing can be further from the truth. I get comments reassuring me that I'm fine, that it's okay, etc, etc. Don't get me wrong, I love every single one of my blogger friends and each and every comment is so sweet and thoughtful and I couldn't be more grateful. I guess I just don't want what I say to come across different from what I mean.
In my quest to live my normal life via the internet I want to make it clear that I have lots of self confidence, am more than okay with myself, my life and my image and don't need to be reassured that what I do or say is okay. I know that and I want you guys to know it too. I don't want people to see my blog and mistake it for a girl who is worried about what she is doing or what others think. Instead, I want all my blogging friends to know that I don't live in a fantasy world and I'm okay with that. I'm still 100% grateful and you should be too, whether you're keeping up with the Jones' or simply trying to keep it together.
I've had people in my day to day life comment on my blog to also reassure me that what I'm doing or saying is okay. If I've ever written a post coming across as needing this reassurance I apologize profusely. I simply share my life, my real life, with you guys because you are my friends. I know you'll be inspired, be amused, or simply come to catch up with me. Basically, what I'm trying to say is, friends, it's okay that my life is messy, I embrace it. I'm happy with it. If you come to my page, I hope you are happy with it too. Love you all, and happy Thursday! XO
Wonderfully written. I know exactly what you mean. I try to be as transparent on my blog as much as possible. Things are not always picture perfect and I think people like knowing that the bloggers they follow are just normal people too with ups and downs. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, this is such a lovely comment. I definitely tend to gravitate towards bloggers who are more "real," I just feel like I have more in common with them so I know my blogger friends that do interact with me will get this! Thanks so much for stopping in, hope you are having a wonderful week! XO -Kim
DeleteYou know I adore your strong voice, as your writing is so spot on with what so many of us are feeling Kim! So proud to call you my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Andrea, you are always a bright spot on my blog! You are such a great friend, love you! XO -Kim
DeleteI love this, and you...no matter who or what you are because you're a beautiful person. Seriously, you always brighten my day. Sending you a big hug...because you rock!
ReplyDeleteAwww, I love you Emelia, you are such a great friend, you seriously are so lovely! XO -Kim
DeleteTotally happy to come to your blog when you post and read!! You write about you and that's what's great to read! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI loved this post gorgeous and I admire your confidence SO much! You are such an amazing person and I love how you keep it real and are always honest! Great post my wonderful friend I hope you are looking forward to an amazing weekend!
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Being confident, yet honest is a great way to approach not only blogging, but real life. I think those two qualities definitely shine through on your blog and about you as a person Kim! Great post and I hope you had a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteI think this is why I felt like I instantly connected with you and your blog - you keep it real.xxx
ReplyDeleteLove this Kim, and I'm not sure why I haven't been getting notification of your posts on bloglovin anymore, sorry about that! Didn't mean to go MIA in commenting. Love your blog and your honesty! :)
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