I’ve been thinking a lot lately about self-expression online and where the boundaries lie. As much as I love writing and sharing my thoughts, I’ve come to realize that you can’t truly be 100% transparent on a blog. The internet is a wild, unpredictable place, and no matter how much you want to pour your heart out, there’s always that lingering need to protect your privacy. It’s not that I don’t want to connect—it’s just that some things feel too personal to share with the vast, often random, online world.
That’s where my personal diary comes in. There’s something freeing about click clacking on my keyboard and letting my true feelings spill out, especially when it comes to sensitive or current topics. It’s a space where I don’t have to filter myself or worry about who might stumble across my words. If you’re like me and crave a place to be unapologetically you, I can’t recommend keeping a diary enough.
That said, I still see value in this blog. It’s not the place for my deepest secrets, but it’s perfect for vague life updates—like a “now†page that sketches an outline of what’s going on without giving too much away. It’s also a digital third place for me, a spot where I can write about things that interest me and connect with internet stranger friends. I can make it as social or as antisocial as I want, depending on my mood. It’s not about total transparency—it’s about sharing just enough to feel connected while still keeping some things sacred.
So, here’s to finding the balance: a diary for my raw, unfiltered self, and a blog for the curated snippets I’m comfortable sharing with the world.