So often I post how I live...as closed off as possible. I tend to hide the real me
afraid of being judged, hurt, or taken advantage of. However, I would like to change.
Not just in my life but in blogging as well. I want to be open and transparent.
Therefore, I figured I would I would jump on the bandwagon
and join other bloggers with the 'if you really knew me' posts.
Here is me being super vulnerable:
If you really knew me...
You would know that I cannot eat a meal without spilling food on me or tipping my drink over.
You would know that I constantly do something to embarrass myself, whether it be speaking before thinking, or tripping all over the place.
You would know that I am extremely self-conscious and super uncomfortable in crowds.
You would know that I am actually a very introverted person and have to push myself not to become a mute when around new people.
You would know that I am very sensitive but I can hide my hurt very well.
You would know that I love laughing until my tummy hurts.
You would know that I absolutely love the rain.
You would know that I am an extreme nerd, in the sense that I love Doctor Who, Star Wars, and reading science fiction.
You would know that I love giving gifts...to people I know and do not know.
You would know that I have an old guy crush on Anderson Cooper, despite the fact he is gay.
You would know that I love singer-songwriter music.
You would know that I am way too much of a people pleaser.
You would know that I drink way too much coffee, and really cannot make it through a day without it.
You would know that I am currently really struggling with forgiveness.
You would know that I am super sarcastic. Sometimes I have to be careful!
You would know that I am medicated for OCD...it is bad really. I am constantly amazing my doctor with my obsessive compulsions.
You would know that I really do not know what I want to do with the rest of my life, or what to do about having a family.
You would know that I cannot sleep with my sheet tucked in because it makes me claustrophobic.
Have you posted a 'if you really knew me' post yet?
If so, leave your link I would love to read yours!
Plus, if you have any questions about me, just comment and I promise I will answer most of them! ;)
Loved this post, well done for putting yourself our there, I can relate a lot to what you said about tending to hide the real you due to being worried about being judged/hurt, I'm similar although it is something I have tried to change over the years. I find my blog one of the places I can be pretty open, I guess it's because there is still almost an anonymity about it.
ReplyDeleteI saw myself in a lot of your statements. Who are your favourite singer/songwriters??
I love Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Joshua Radin, She & Him, Iron & Wine, Bon Iver, Ingrid Michaelson, Colbie Caillat, and a bunch more that I won't bore you with. haha My favorite is Gavin DeGraw though...I don't know if he can still be considered a singer-songwriter since he has become more popular but I think he is.
DeleteAlso, I am following your blog now!
DeleteI like your music taste :) You haven't shown up on my follow list, strange.
DeleteThank you for your honesty! I too am very shy around people that I've just met so I can completely relate to that one! I think it's great that you're getting treatment for your OCD and I hope that the dr is helping you with it.
ReplyDelete-Sharon
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It is scary to be around new people! And awkward! :)
DeleteI have not done A "if you really knew Me" post..but yours inspired me :) Thank you for your openess!!
ReplyDeleteWhen you write yours, send me a link! I would love to read it!
DeleteAwww...thanks for sharing all this. Glad to get to know you a bit better. I also love to laugh until my face hurts! Hahaha! You've got a lot of amazing qualities. I hope you can find the strength to turn each one into a postive :)
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of crazy qualities, haha! I am slowly but surely making them all positive...one day at a time!
Deletei'm gonna have to do one of these eventually! Thanks so much for linking up with us for Wonderful Wednesday! Have a great week and hope to see you next time :)
ReplyDeleteRachel (co-host)
You definitely should, I would love to read it!
DeleteSweet post and fun getting to know you more!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteI am super clumsy too, I trip and spill things every single day lol. Blogging has helped me be more outgoing, who knows, maybe it'll do the same for you! :)
ReplyDeleteAt least I am not the only clumsy person. Haha
DeleteBlogging has helped a lot with becoming more outgoing. It has been great for me.