So here is another secret. I'm still a closet (new) blogger. There are only two people that know I currently have a blog - my husband Mr K and my friend Mrs L. Yesterday we had an (email) conversation where she asked me a question I couldn't respond to. Why I didn't identify myself in my blog. I hadn't given it much thought but came to the conclusion that I just felt really uncool about my tastes.
At first appearances people probably think I'm outgoing and bubbly. What many don't know is that deep inside I'm really a quiet person who prefers to sit down with a good book then have a conversation. No I'm not anti-social but books don't require effort. My only conclusion to why I haven't identified myself in my blogs is that I don't want people to think I'm daggy! I know its a weird explanation but the only one I have :)
I love things that alot of people I know don't necessary like and I don't want them to think I'm a super dork. I love 'normal' things like fashion, jewelry and make up and I am quite girly but then I also like anime, young adult fiction or urban fantasy novels, and very indie/mellow music.
I guess with my day job comes a particular stereotype I must fulfil and its really not me. When I go to work I have my work persona, everyone thinks I'm outgoing and super friendly. When I come home I'm exhausted from being super bubbly but my job in 'media' requires it. Everyday I need to be able to sell myself and the organisation I work for. I love what I do but the work me is not really me.
I'm happy to say I'm not embarrassed about what I do like so I've uploaded my photo and can happily say that I am Ariana, 28, from Melbourne and I like comic books!
Wow! Now I'm feeling a bit awful. I didn't mean to out you lady. It's perfectly fine to be an anonymous blogger. Lots of people are. It's why I never mentioned your name in my post.
ReplyDeleteOn a completely separate issue, I do like your profile pic... Hey you should do some photo tips blogging. It's great when you're learning something new to share the experience with other people. I think it's one of the best ways for other beginners to learn. What works, what doesn't, tips, tricks, etc. I'm trying to start doing that with my sewing and stuff.