In my last blog post, I talked about how we should use 2019 as a way to finally escape the comfort zone in order to chase the dreams we’ve created in our heads about what we want to be and what we want to do. I fully believe in this goal and want this goal for myself and for others.
But what does leaving the comfort zone mean for me? This is something I’ve been considering the last few days. As an introvert with a tendency to be shy and to censor myself around others, leaving my comfort zone means embracing the outgoing qualities I know I have, embracing the quirks of my personality, and being unafraid to express my true opinion, even when it differs from someone else’s.
While I want to start integrating this into my reality, I also want to do this with my blog. So often, other bloggers say that to be successful, you need to find your niche. Your niche could be travel, lifestyle, relationships, food, etc. Since starting my blog, I’ve changed it to try to fit a million different niches like travel to college life to inspirational posts. But at the end of the day, I like to write about everything. I love writing inspirational posts that help me set goals for myself and for others. But I also really love writing about my travel experiences and my relationships with myself, my family, my friends, and my boyfriend. And I also love writing about college as I feel my college experience has been less than typical.
So, what is a girl to do when she loves to write about everything but is told to find one niche?!
She goes against the grain and just writes whatever the hell she wants.
So, that’s my first goal for my blog. I’m not going to narrow myself into one category of blogging just because so many others do. I love writing about life. So that’s what you’ll find here on that girl with glasses. At the end of the day, I’m an awkward English major with a passion for writing and sharing her wacky life experiences with others through the written word in the hopes of connecting with others as well as allowing for my own emotional expression. And whether that life experience has to do with relationships, college, food, travel, or mental health–so be it.
My second goal for my blog is to stop censoring myself. Every week, I think of dozens of different blog ideas. But with each one, I say, “No, I can’t write about that because it might upset someone” or “No one would want to read that” or “People will judge me if I take this stance or post about this.” And yet, this is my blog. No one else owns it or creates in this space. This is my space to express myself creatively, and if there’s a topic I feel strongly about, I shouldn’t shy away from writing about it because of what someone else might think. So, I’ll say this: in the future, if you don’t like what I’m writing about, feel free to press the unfollow button! I’m writing for the benefit of others, of course, but at the end of the day, I’m writing for my own good as well. It’s a way for me to express my emotions in a creative outlet. And if you don’t like it, then adios!
My third and final goal (for now) for this blog is to simply be an online portfolio of writing. I am always open to constructive criticism (emphasis on constructive!). If you think there’s an idea I can expand upon, or different topics you think I should write about, please feel free to tell me! I am always looking for new ways to improve my writing since this is something I want to pursue post-grad. But, if your criticism won’t be constructive and just aims to knock me down a peg, that’s when I say press the unfollow button. (Also, totally not saying I’ve experienced this yet as I’ve received nothing but positive reviews and comments since committing to this blog, but just iterating the difference between what I’m looking for in this space versus what I am not.)
So, there you have it: my goals for my blog that will help me leave the comfort zone both in this space and in reality. With all of this being said, please enjoy my future uncensored blog posts about life. Feel free to comment/message/email me a piece of advice, any constructive criticism you may have, and of course, any blog ideas you’re wanting to see! While I have a ton of my own, I love receiving ideas about what people want to read, and of course, feedback from others.
Peace, peeps!
xoxo, that girl with glasses
TESS CARCALDI 