I’ve always said I’m “New York to the heart but got love for all.”
After saying that people still say I don’t seem like I’m from New York.
New York is a big state so I guess they don’t think I fit the Manhattan stereotype.
Which is true. I don’t. Thank goodness because that’d be hella bad.
I also don’t fit the Los Angeles or London stereotype.
Yes, some people throw out where they think I’m “really from” based solely on my voice.
And they come up with The Valley or Notting Hill.
Anyway, New Yorkers are supposed to be loud and unapologetic.
And I’m not. I’m guarded.
So guarded that “pulling teeth” has been used many times.
It’s ironic considering blogs are supposed to be a window into someone’s life.
And this blog started as a way to answer all the emails I received asking about my life.
I’ve found myself sharing more on Twitter (@veepveep) more than I do here.
It’s easier for me to share something about myself in person at an event or a lunch than to do it here on my blog. Which doesn’t make any sense.
I can tell a room of 200 marketers all about me but the only true insight into my life on this blog is found on my 100 Things About Me list that was written years ago?
I don’t know why letting someone reading my blog get an impression of me based on a 100 Things list that isn’t a reflection of me now was so comfortable.
But I do know why I chose to water down posts about my children … So I don’t receive any more nasty emails than I already do.
I must give kudos to all the bloggers who don’t water it down, because I appreciate everything you share.
Even when its in its unedited, and probably “Vodka fueled oh no she didn’t just go there” glory. Ladies, you are amazing.
Thanks for inspiring me to take the Native New Yorker moxie in my heart and realize honestly believe I should no longer fear writing on my blog.
Stick around as I dip my toe in the water. (Not the Hudson people.. I’m not that brave!)
November 26th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Yeah for being fearless!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Just call me Arianna
November 27th, 2008 at 8:45 am
You know, I thought I was supposed to overshare on my blog. One of my fave bloggers has this as her header: “Blogging is just masturbating without the mess.”
Um, Amen.
Be fearless with it all, girl. If you think you’d regret it, don’t write it. If not, go balls to the wall and let it hang.
There are too many metaphors in my comment.
November 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
There will be a few things I cannot write about but there was always plenty I could have but just didn’t. So I’ll start with those.. and then work on “balls to the wall and let it hang”
Because dear, after hearing that, how could I not!?