First Impressions

Working within a company that specializes in managing your online reputation, has been eye opening and important to me in many ways. If you don't know by now, I'm in a new job. It's very technical and hard to explain what I do at times, but all you need to know is I love it. And it's all basically about representing the way clients look online to an audience.  Which has got me thinking lately..

I have this blog and all my various social media channels, and each one paints a picture of me in small ways. I certainly know how I WANT to come across to an audience. Words like intelligent or creative come to mind, I suppose that's natural to want. I'd like you to see the real me, but with cleaner edges and a personality you can relate to. That's not so hard, right? Hmm.. maybe.

How am I representing myself online?

I don't know about you guys, but sometimes I struggle to be the person I so badly want to be. I love blogging, it truly is my passion. But I worry I'm not coming across true to myself, even though I'm trying. My blog gives me a chance to share my thoughts and feelings which I love so much, but I yearn for a way I can express my personality. My stupid accent, my clumsy manner, my ability to laugh at even the most mundane/questionable things- is not being shown here. And I'm quite frustrated at that to be honest. I'm not sure I'd ever try Youtube to be honest, but at that's the only way I can think to express myself more. I'm just curious about how I represent myself online, and how you all see me?

I certainly know I love bloggers even more when I feel like they have quirks. In fact I subscribe to a lot of people who blog about things I typically have no interest in, but I'm happy to because their personality keeps me so interested.

I'd like to start a discussion if possible, what do you guys think? Can you share with me what impression you get of me from my blog? I'd appreciate any feedback whether good or bad. Am I representing myself in a particular light? Do you think video is worth a try? (Not just for me, but anyone). Is it worth it? And if not YouTube, can you think of another medium to help challenge me or better express who I am?

Seriously all thoughts welcomed. And thank you for reading.

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3 Steps To A Better Me

I often think about the future and wonder where I will be in a few years time, and what I will be doing. If I'll be happy? Will I have kids? Where will I be living? It's nice to plan ahead, hope and dream for the future, but sometimes I get so wrapped up in plans I forget to live for the now. We've all heard it before, 'Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans' and it really is true. So many of us forget to stop looking ahead so much, and take notice at what's going on around us right now. After all, what we do today will influence tomorrow anyway.
So with that in mind I got to thinking about what kind of person I want to be today, tomorrow, ten years down the line.


1. Fun Okay this probably sounds lame, but hear me out. I worry that I'm not fun, spontaneous or exciting enough in my day to day life anyway with Gary and my friends. I hope I am, but I always wonder whether I could be happier, chattier, ..more interesting? I'm probably being self conscious for nothing, which doesn't help. But I do want to be the best I can be without my anxiety or insecurities holding me back with the people I love. Also when I picture having children in the future, one of my biggest hopes is that I'm a really fun mum. Not in a, 'I'm a cool mom!' way, haha. Just a relaxed and understanding mum who spends lots of quality time with my kids doing 'fun' things.

2. Strong When I look back over times I've been ashamed of myself, or done things I regret, it's usually because I haven't been strong enough. I'd like to think of myself as a strong person in various ways, and find it within me to overcome things that I find hard. Whether it be standing up for myself (which I am awful at), sticking by things I believe in, or knowing that I have the courage to overcome anything. I would love this more than anything, and hope I gain this quality as I grow older.

3. Kind Kindness is something I strive to be all the time of course. But sometimes we forget that we can go that extra mile for others, or we fail to see the everyday kindness's we are capable of. I would like to constantly improve on this and be kinder to myself and others around me. The people I admire most are always kind people and it truly is an important quality. So whether it be helping out someone as I go about my business, sending a random card/gift to a friend, or even just telling someone they look nice today; I know I'll be trying to spread a little kindness.


Have you thought about the kind of person you are or how others see you? What qualities do you most value in a person? Let me know in the comments please guys :)