Being Public Is Hard
Sometimes I look at actors, politicians, and other very public figures and I wonder how can they withstand all the scrutiny. (Well, except for you, Britney – I know you’re having a tough time so give me a call, okay?)
Having a personal public blog is not that different. As much as I’d like to share every single heartache, every single minor victory, every single dark deed, I know that it might come back to me eventually. Yes indeed, the Internet is a harsh mistress.
So what does this mean? I think that public figures have to hold themselves to a higher standard than the average person. Be more bold, be more generous, be more beautiful, be more successful… just be more.
In a way, I feel that having a blog and actually daring to write personal things is really not that different than being a public figure. I mean – a blog is a very public thing for all your friends, family and coworkers to read right? Did I mention ex-girlfriends and future dates? My goodness, frightening indeed, especially considering that I am actually using my real name.
Must continue boldly forward for all to see; it is more character building than running and hiding.
