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1.What is This? Who Am I? Why Am I Writing This?
Hello reader. You are probably wondering what the purpose is of yet another person writing on the internet. You have most likely seen it all, and are sick of the same old unoriginal blogs and Instagram feeds that homogenize and prettify life. Most of the content is created to rant or sell.
Well, I can’t guarantee that my pieces will be groundbreaking or funny or even that good (though they will be obsessively edited). I’m just pondering the Big Issues and the Deep Questions on my own, and then sharing them in the hopes of learning something and prompting a idea in someone's mind. Just one person.
I’m no Joan Didion or Mary McCarthy, much as I wish otherwise; I’m simply a smart, eccentric, introverted young woman whose biggest strength is musing. It’s extremely difficult to even think of publishing this, but that’s why I’m doing it partially: I need to learn to JUST DO IT, to quote one my favorite fables. Writing like this is also good for my mental health: some have therapy, some have the gym, some have relationships. I have a pen or pencil or keyboard.
I will usually write essays, though I can see throwing in an occasional short story; my writing won't be terribly formal though, as this is more stream of consciousness than anything else. I will draw from great thinkers, whatever is happening on the globe, the experiences I have had so far, and the tangled living wires in my head. I’m not doing this for attention or love or money or likes, so some of you might be offended, bored, or think I’m a fool. That’s fine; I don’t care.
If any of you want to respond, you can, but here’s something I would appreciate: be civil and specific. If you don’t like something, state it; in fact, it will really help me improve. Don’t attack me, though: you don’t know me. It’s the same with praise.
Here's what this project isn’t: it isn’t advice, it isn’t New Yorker ready, it isn’t criticism. I’m just starting out in life, and maybe as lost and unknowing as you. If I inspired you to think and explore for yourself, I will be glad. I’m not a therapist or a philosopher though. I have some talent and I have read great work every day, but I’m rough and unpracticed. A lot of my posts will be not great, no matter how much time I spend editing them. If you think they can improved, see above.
I’m stating my opinion about ideas and concepts, not to insult people and institutions. Maybe you don’t agree with me, but I’m not against you (though I’m all for a polite debate in the comments). Also, future fan (if you exist): don’t cling to my ideas. I’m not a professional anything, and I have a lot to learn myself.
I’m writing for myself and maybe someone else, but I don’t care too much for approval; you can always not read my work.
Until next time,
The Musing Introvert
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