To be completely honest, I almost felt pressured to write a blog post within a given specific time frame and maintain a blog account. BUT you know what? I figured I shouldn’t have to feel pressured into do something I enjoy, considering juggling other commitments. Writing on my blog is hobby, something I wish to do within my spare time!
I took the past couple of months to focus on myself; as I realised recently that one shouldn’t have to put effort into those that don’t nearly put half as much effort to you. I know for a fact that throughout April, and May - I’ve grown as a person and I’m sure proud of the person that I’ve become. Not going to lie, I’m still getting used to uni life with assignments and exams. BUT its safe to say that I some-what adapted to uni life, I made new friends, I stepped out of my comfort zone and have had new experiences.
Here’s a quick little summary as to what I’ve been up to these past two months; I celebrated Easter with the family and had an Easter Egg Hunt with my nieces! I caught up with a couple of friends from high school, I built new friendships from both mutuals and uni – AND I sure am glad I met them! Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) happened, and I went to the Carla Zampatti show, where I met Samantha Harris! Got invited to the Women in Media seminar at Carriageworks. Went apple picking at Bilpin Springwood Orchard and on top of this celebrated my sisters birthday at Woolwich Pier Hotel and had a surprise birthday party for another sister at Spice Alley! AND I went to VIVID with the girls and my family!
I’ve grown closer to so many people whom I would have never expected… BUT I really am extremely grateful to these friends! I've learnt to surround myself with those that push you to do better, those who’d encourage you especially when you don’t believe in yourself, those who’ll accept you for who you are as a person, AND those who tell you the truth - no matter how much it hurts. These friends have brought up the absolute best in me! If you don’t know me personally, I’m a pretty straight forward person. I would rather have someone tell me something to my face as opposed to hearing it from someone else.
I’ve always had this in mind, but I wasn’t sure whether I should bring this particular point up or not… BUT here it goes! A couple of months ago, a few people from the grade below me messaged me saying that they look up to my study habits and time management. I’m telling you now, I’m still lacking the skill of time management… I’m working on it! I appreciated the message, however I want to point out the fact that what people show on social media, are what they want others to see. Sure, I’ve always been a hard worker. However, like every other person, I procasinate… but I try my absolute best to balance out a social life. In my final year of high school, I was at my peak of stress. Yet, I didn’t show this on my Instagram story or through any of my posts.
I respect that Instagram is a platform for creators and the sky is the limit when it comes to getting creative. In my honest opinion, I don’t know if I can agree with people creating false or completely photoshopped destinations or photos overall then lying to their followers about it – I question their ethics. If you’re an account that's dedicated to photoshopping skills and that’s why people follow you – good on you!
That one particular Instagram post, you’ve stumbled upon… note to self that there’s so much more than an edited, filtered, photoshopped post. There’s a story behind every post. I cannot emphasis enough, what you see on Instagram, is only what others want you to see, a small part of themselves. I personally only post on my Instagram, when I’m having a good day or night and want to share this with my friends.
Okay! That’s it for now – will be MIA for some time with my final exams around the corner!
- Aelinda
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