tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683955441073838382.post9114617281833637397..comments2023-09-20T05:42:55.287-06:00Comments on Keeping Informed With Clever Eyes: Responsible ResponsibilityMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02269086231944826887noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683955441073838382.post-46777154220047763992011-03-19T13:45:41.182-06:002011-03-19T13:45:41.182-06:00Eff my life, I totally posted and then it didn'...Eff my life, I totally posted and then it didn't go through so now I have to try to recreate my own ramblings.<br /><br />On the cusp of ME being too personal, all you have to do is check out my facebook and see the trainwreck I've turned into. I'm not proud of it. And it came from a tipping point of being furious about labels pushed on me from all directions. Good, bad, Mormon, bad Mormon, etc. etc. I'm not saying you're as weak as I am- because you're not- and your preface clearly indicates this- so this will NOT be an ominous moral sermon on "not turning into me". <br /><br />What I'm saying is that I understand these feelings, so so well, and as someone who became wrapped up in them, I need to tell you that for me, you are my un-label-able friend. I've always felt like I can tell you anything because of how well-rounded you are, how you defy all stereotypes, and how strong you are (even though you'll totally never believe it.) I know you don't feel like you fit in, and the reason is because, honestly, you don't. And that is a GOOD THING. You ARE able to walk the line and attempt to see other points of view, instead of having tunnel vision. It's scary, it's lonely, it can make you feel sad and question yourself, and yeah, it's dangerous. But that's part of what makes you awesome and the strong person that I admire so much. It will make you better at everything you do. <br /><br />Keep your head up, as my track coach used to exasperatedly screech at me when I was racing a mile and my body started mutinying about 3/4ths of the way through. You've got nothing to prove to anyone but yourself, which is cliche, but true. You've already proven yourself to me as a strong, stereotype defying woman. Some people may try to pigeonhole you. But for those of us who have a little bit of a brain and talk to you for two seconds... well, we just don't see you as any sort of category. I love you mucho and once I return from the dark side and stop wallowing in self-loathing, I'll be more in touch. I promise. I miss you.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065231691117812779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683955441073838382.post-49215650616298830552011-03-18T13:18:28.502-06:002011-03-18T13:18:28.502-06:00Melissa,
I'm so impressed with all the things ...Melissa,<br />I'm so impressed with all the things you've done! And now that you've got your career under your belt, GO AND DO!! Whatever adventures you've be waiting for are still there. Work doesn't have to start asap, regardless of what ANYONE will tell you, work can now wait. Go have LOTS of fun!! You've earned it!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721151298577399611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683955441073838382.post-32093950834098430222011-03-17T18:23:28.929-06:002011-03-17T18:23:28.929-06:00this is my life....
I could honestly post this on ...this is my life....<br />I could honestly post this on my page and it could easily be about me....aside from the book thing ;)Aleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283278579076334972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683955441073838382.post-29889661780909763112011-03-17T01:58:56.531-06:002011-03-17T01:58:56.531-06:00Oh how I admire you.
I admire your honesty, your ...Oh how I admire you.<br /><br />I admire your honesty, your ability to articulate feelings, and your courage to let the world to see what is real. <br /><br />I do not know you all that well, and I am not saying we are the same, but I feel like I relate to this to a certain degree. I have always let the "fun" things pass me by because I had something "important" or "responsible" to do. Continually setting expectations of myself too high, this hasn't brought the fulfillment I thought it would, or wanted it to. It truly is exhausting.<br /><br />I am really starting to realize (due to the fact that I am done here so soon) that I have not taken advantage of living in Hawaii and have missed out on a lot of aspects of university life. When wrestling with these thoughts, I can't imagine myself doing things differently if given a second chance. <br /><br />Love you. <br />Don't ever change. <br />You're great.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086659070561544130noreply@blogger.com