This week, I was lucky enough to meet up with fellow blogger Akhila Kolisetty for coffee near my office in Manhattan. Squished at a table by the window, we discussed relationships, social media, college, and the job hunt, among other things. Somewhere over the course of our conversation, Akhila asked me about the personal nature of some of my blog posts, and how and why I am willing to share my personal life with the world. Although I’ve gotten questions like that before, I realized that I’ve never really thought it out. So, here it goes…
I’m only 24 years old, in my first job out of college. I am by no means an expert on anything at this point in my career. I value honesty and authenticity very highly, and I strive to embody both of these qualities. There aren’t any particular hot button issues that are of special interest to me. I’m passionate about writing, and people, and appreciation…so I write about people and appreciation. In my opinion, the greatest knowledge comes from experience, not from textbooks or seminars. I’ve had plenty of experiences. I’ve gone through things that many of us face in our lives: losing a friend or a relative, being in a long distance relationship, moving, finding faith, and more. I can understand why some people wouldn’t want to write about their personal lives, in fact, even I have drawn a line. There are certain personal issues that I have never written about here, and it’s possible that I never will.
When it comes down to it, I bare my soul to all of you FOR YOU. Watching my grandmother suffer from dementia was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. I have a friend who had a similar experience with her grandma, and I know talking to her made me feel better. I want to be that friend for you. I want you to connect with my posts and get something from them, whether it be a friendly reminder, something you never knew, or the feeling that you’re not alone. Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. Hopefully this blog is like the guide on the box top, helping you navigate the different kinds of chocolates that come your way.
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