Hip-Hip, Hooray!

One thing I can honestly say is that blogging used to scare me to death.  At the start of it all I faced multiple internal challenges over what to name my blog, how to make and keep it private, and- you get the picture.  That is when it hit me- the idea to blog about young adulthood troubles and conflicts. 

I have always enjoyed connecting with people and especially whenever its on more relevant issues.  Talking about the problems and dilemmas not only becomes a stress-reliever in its own sense, but also a timeless entertainment to those who experience the problem(s)-as well as for those who do not.  Sharing my internal conflicts and also inputting some research to justify and/or answer any questions concerning the troubles, allowed for a sense of normality amongst readers.  My main goal throughout the process was to create unity and deeper connections with my audience through the commonalities of young adults, but not exclusive to. 

As you may see from the start of my posting to the latest, my goal was not quite met at the start.  When I first started posting, it was hard for me to get deep and emotionally connect.  It wasn't until about the fourth or fifth blog post, that I truly began post how I wanted to post.  Not to sound as if anyone or anything was stopping, or that my posts were total duds; but more so I was not allowing myself to be expressive. 

In the rarest sense, blogging made me vulnerable and yet more confident.  At the start it was scary to tell-all, but towards the end it made me stronger- so cliched, but it did.  From opening up about my battles with weight to discussing family matters, my blog transformed into the "flower bud" of what I wanted.  I still have ways to go before I feel that my blog is at the stages of what I have envisioned in my mind to be the perfect blog, but at least I feel confident about it now.  I now enjoy writing about my problems and trying to connect with others with similar issues, just as much as I like to talk about them- which I talk a lot!  I hope that I will still post without the threat of a grade dangling over my head, school reference.  After all is said and done; this experience was new, insightful, scary at first (but what foreign thing isn't), fun, and self-learning from all of the self-searching I began to do for my posts.  Post to you all later. 

"Until next time, this is Imbroglio signing out!"

"Beware of the Plastics"

No Copyright Infringement Intended.  Image from fanpop.com

Sorry I didn't write to you guys last week, I was soaking up the sun last weekend in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I know, I'm so lucky-not!  Besides the fact that the weather was not at its best beach weather, or maybe it was- it was cold, rainy, and April. Considering the weather was terrible all weekend, when Monday [the first day of "beach weather"] came and everyone rushed to the beach-it shouldn't have came to any surprise.

As I was laying out to soak up the sunlight I knew that I was going to see women walking around in almost nothing and men flaunting their "cut" bodies, but I was still perturbed.  I know I may sound bitter or jealous, but that's only because I am. Last I checked we were at a beach not a brothel, for goodness sakes.

As I have mentioned before, I have been going through some tribulations over losing weight. Going to the beach wasn't as relaxing as I had hoped. Sure my feelings were caused by my own insecurities and jealousy, but at the same time why do they [those that "look good"] feel the need to parade around?

I've noticed that when I see someone toned and slim, but know that they were once bigger and thus had to work hard to look as great as they do-then I don't feel jealous, but rather inspired. Maybe it is all my internal troubles that cause me to envy others, but for now we can just blame it on the "pretty ones."

P.S. Here is a link to nytimes' blog, where they ask for the opinions of thirteen year old+ students whether or not attractive people have advantages. The comments here offer good insight into what and how our youth feel about physical looks-very relevant to today's society.

Here is a link to huffington posts blog post about Perez Hilton's 'Transformation.'