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Monday, November 29, 2010

Unreality Check

Something happened this weekend that made me so miserable, I literally wrote an entire blog post about how much I suck. It was brutal.

I didn't publish it because I decided I don't want to wallow in my misery. This blog is a place where I can get away from the stress of being me.

This blog is a place where I don't have to live in reality. I can be anything I want. I can do anything I want.

It's a place where I can eat fast food all day and not gain a pound.




It's a place where I can go to the beach any time I want.




It's a place where I look fabulous even while I'm doing chores.




It's a place where I kick ass.




It's a place where I'm not allergic to cats.




It's a place where I'm always fabulous.




It's a place where I can take risks without getting hurt.




It's a place where I feel beautiful.




It's a place where I have a lot of friends who will never leave my side.




It's a place where I have the best job in the entire world.




...I wish blog world was real world.

73 comments:

Melanie's Randomness said...

You read my mind Jen. I have a blogpost up but it cuts through the dreams & brings me back to reality. I didn't want to publish it but there is the good with the bad so I did. You are fabulous & we all are fabulous. I'm sorry to hear that you were down, I really am. You are beautiful & you do kick ass!! Big Cyber *Hugs*

Comtesse de ferveur said...

That is such a beautiful and such an honest post. I feel the very same about my own blog a lot of the time.
xx Comtesse xx

Andrés Corella said...

Beautiful post...I loved the kick ass picture that kick looked fierce ha...when bad things try to come your way...just do that kick its ass back to where it came from.

http://fiercepty.blogspot.com/

xx
Andy

Damsels said...

im glad you didnt post it jen . you should be trying to tell yourselves that you are thebest. though it seems cheesy to do so. it actaully works if only temporarily.

sometimes i do wish that what i present in my blog was the real me . without all the bad stuff in my life.

Unknown said...

I really dont know if there is a place like it, but I wish you get there. One thing is at least you feel your blog is close to that place...so utilize it till you get to the real one.

Tanvi said...

Yes! Yes! and Yes to all! What a great Monday Morning Post!!!

Sherin said...

Oh no. Hope everything's better. You can email me anytime you need someone to talk to. That's what blogger friends are for: we all love you!!! You are beyond awesome and kick ass!

But yes: I sometimes agree the blogging world was real as well. It'd be so much easier!

Tatty said...

Hey my dear!!!
So beautiful this post!
The friends we found in the blog world are so special! I´m so happy to be here and build a friendship with you! You can count on me always!!!
Bjsss, Tatty

http://suspirofashion.blogspot.com/

JUST ME said...

It sounds cheesy as all hell but if you can work on changing your perception - you can almost always feel just a little bit fabulous.

It's good to get the crap out though, I'm glad you did.

And those models eating those fries are pretty gross to me. They're waaayyyy too skinny. thin you enjoy life and be that skinny? Unless your metabolism has been invaded by aliens, or you have tapeworm...fast food is going to affect us all the same way, in the end. :)

You are beaaauuutiful mama.

Alisha said...

Amazing blog post <3

http://fascinationforfashion-akm.blogspot.com/

Nicola said...

Lovely and honest post. Love the photos too x

www.golden-indigo.blogspot.com

Vix said...

You are fabulous! I love this so much. xxx

MariahSmile said...

hope everything is okay.

daisychain said...

If you want to write it down somewhere, my inbox is always open xxx

Couture Carrie said...

I totally agree with you, darling!
Love this ode to our little blogosphere!

xoxox,
CC

Bronzed Humanity said...

Great post! I feel the same about my blog...an outlet to everything i love! Keep it up!
xx
http://www.hotpinkday.blogspot.com/

Amber Lucas A Mused Blog said...

I am loving your "kick ass" photo. I wish the blog world was real too. This weekend I found out some harsh news too! It was so embarrassing that I cried myself to sleep, and was so positive that the entire world was laughing at me.

Amber
ambersmouthwash

Devea said...

I really like this post! I can relate, I wish my blog were my life as well! It would be pretty freaking awesome!

Tights Lover said...

You don't suck. At all.

This is what is great about your blog, whether your up or down you always have such great posts. I hope whatever has you down doesn't keep you down for long.

Venus Loves Virgo said...

Awww...feel better! I wish blog world was real world too! Just keep sharing your thoughts with us on your amazing posts and your worries will melt away! Have a better evening than the weekend you had. XOXO

CaliforniaCandy said...

No matter how bad it is, you don't suck and you will feel better about it over time, I promise you... Yes, it's fun to get away to Bloglandia sometimes :)


http://californiacandy.wordpress.com/

Gudrun and Iris said...

great post :) really liked it

londonviennacologne.blogspot.com

Café Bouclé said...

WOW! :O what incredible post!
I red every single word and I loved every single word.
Well, I must say something: if you are that amazing girl that I see on the profile pic, you don't need a blog to be beautifull!
:)
Kisses and see you soon: I follow you by now!
I hope you follow me back, so I can get in touch with you better.
Kiss

Anonimus Her said...

yea yea yea yea,,,,,,,,,, what was on my mind when i enter here,,,i aspect to see a great post,,,and here is it!!!!

great pic:X::XX



http://anonimusher.blogspot.com/

Marianna Papagiannopoulou said...

hey
thanks for the comment
amazing post
i also wish that blog world was real
xoxo
nana
http://nanajonesofficial.blogspot.com/

My Heart Blogged said...

Sometimes we are our own worst critic. I totally get where your coming from. I wish I had a different life. I wish we could do what we want, and love. Life is so unbelievably unfair, and cruel sometimes. I need to remember to be thankful for all the wonderful things I do have. Hope you feel better soon.
My Heart Blogged

Hot Cake Fashion said...

Hi Jennifer! I am swedish too..thanks for stopping by at Hot Cake, just wanted to tell you that I have put your link up under Hot Cake Likes..Hope you'll have me up and running too, just write another comment once it's done:-)we can swap following too? Wanted to cheer you up, attitude and go get it is the way to battle your life and blog. Gosch I can't begin to tell you so many times I have just tought, skip it, leave it, trash that stupid website of mine but then I get a comment, something to cheer me up and like magic it's all worth it. Again it depends on what your after, what's the aim of the blog. Having a place to write off is sometimes good enough..Take care and love to see you back at Hot Cake, your new 'online' friend..Alice

Anonymous said...

I love this post, Jen! You are absolutely right: our blogs are our very personal haven, we can do whatever we want and be whoever we want there!

You are an amazing girl, Jen, and we all love you. Always remember that! <3

xxx
Vikki

http://stylometre.blogspot.com

P.S. I am allergic to cats too!!! :(

Christopher said...

Aww sorry you had a tough time this weekend. You're legions of dedicated followers will always love you!

Josie said...

What a beautiful post, Jen. My blog is definitely my escape as well. Hope you feel better soon, my dear.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

btd. said...

This was deep. I sometimes wish that too. And sometimes I fantasize too much. It's good to have somewhere to escape though. I believe everything will go fine after this though Jennifer. Just keep pushing through. *hugs* :)

Ellen ♥ said...

I love this post and I can totally relate into this one. :) Blogging is where you can say what you want without hesitation and you can express how you feel. :)

Have a lovely day! :)

♥ Ellen

ellenreviews.blogspot.com

... said...

amen! This post was really nice and made me smile. From following your blog I think it would be impossible for you NOT to be fabulous ;) keep on doing what you're doing gf

xx
MILK TEETHS

Anonymous said...

I wish the same! Blog World is the place I long to be.

I always know just what to say, and anybody who disagrees gets a swift mouse-click out of my life!

Leia said...

In our minds, you are just as fabulous in real life as you are on the blog! Seriously, you are one amazing girl, and everything is going to work out. I just know it. *hugs*

Fashion Cappuccino said...

I couldn't agree with you more and it's as if you're reading my mind! I'm so glad and grateful that internet exists and we can blog and meet with other like-minded friends. Be strong and keep believing that things will get better! xoxoxoxooxoo

Ana / Fashionfly said...

Couldn't agree more on this post!! Love the pictures and your honesty! Hope everything is well.
XX, Ana

http://fashionflyy.blogspot.com/

Lemmiwinks said...

Awesome read!

little luxury list said...

There is only one Jennifer Fabulous!

Imogen said...

I often wish the blog world were the real world too. I agree with a lot of your reasons but particularly with the friendship issue. In reality I don't have many close friends. We don't seem to be as disappointed or let down by blogger friends. I hope you are ok. I love you.

De Vero said...

Is true that the real world is so miserable! I love your post! Hope everything is OK!

http://de-vero.blogspot.com

Cafe Fashionista said...

Ummm...so now I love you about a billion times more! Don't publish the post - it will only make you feel less fabulous in your little Online nook...and no one needs that. You are fabulous - always remember!! :)

Sarah {Raving Fashionista} said...

I'm sorry for whatever happened this weekend, but I love your post! Very inspiring :)

xo www.RavingFashionista.com

Angela said...

wishing you a lovely day. : )

B the mermaid said...

im glad u made this post instead. it made me smile and im happy u have this outlet.

mermaidnotebook.blogspot.com

Flashes of Style said...

Such great inspiration! <33

noone said...

aww nice post. it's true though sometimes I wish people on blog is like people in real life!

Anonymous said...

Aww, blogs are often a place to escape, they serve a great purpose that way. Hope the real world gets better soon hun xx

Bhav x

THE CRAFT said...

I wish blog world was real world also. The photo selection in this post is great and I love the first one from the editorial with Lily and Gemma.

The Craft
http://thecraftiswhatyoumakeit.blogspot.com/

Ashley said...

I feel this same way so often lately! I definitely use my blog and other peoples blogs as a way of escaping, of entering a world where all that matters is beautiful, inspiring clothing and pictures. It's a nice break from reality!

-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

Kellie said...

Sorry you had an awful weekend. :( But you ARE fabulous, you know! I don't know you in real life, outside of the blog-world, but I'm preeeetty sure that you're probably just as awesome as I imagine you to be. <3

indianmakeupways said...

hey fabulous! wat happ.....u r rt.....even I am invincible on my blog and it hides me from the harsh reality of writing my post graduate exam and my plans to get into a great university somewhere! as usual great post and great photos! love to read from ya

Sanny said...

I hope you are feeling all better by now! I know how tired we could get at times in life, but there's always a better tomorrow! (: Love all the pictures, and we are still young that we can make them come true!

Have a blissful day! (:

Sanny's Head to Heart

Sierra said...

I couldn't agree more with your last statement, and honestly, since I've been away from my friends in CA blog land is such an escape! I hope you are feeling better and are able to do a little bit of breathing while escaping online. And thanks for your sweet comment - I do miss BK very much but we are planning a trip soon, yay!

Pratishtha Durga said...

I know! Blogging is awesome! Happy living in blogosphere. And I hope one day all your dreams become real.

Unknown said...

ah i know how you feel!

Missy
Blending Style, Celebs and Fashion
http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

FashionJazz said...

Loved your post hun, its beautiful!I really hope you feel better soon hun! xx

Audrey Allure said...

You are beautiful!

Hope you feel better soon <3

Anonymous said...

i feel ya hon. i hope that those feelings have surpass. hope your thanksgiving was wonderful. xoxo!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I wish you saw what I see...A gorgeous, incredibly talented girl!

A BRIT GREEK said...

Hey treacle, as per your blog site, you are Jennifer FAB-U-LOUS and gorgeous!

I know we all at some point in our lives think that way and in blogland it's like an alternate reality!

Well hun, you can be whoever and whatever you want to be, cos you're fab! Those images are awesome too! Love the kicking ass one!

Have a happy December and rock on this Christmas!
x.o.x.o

C.Elizabeth said...

I suppose we all have moments like this when we feel like we suck at everything... And I find it very refreshing that you're so open about it. You seem to be such a lovely person so keep kicking! hehe

Sorry for the late reply, but I didn't manage to blog any earlier...
Manchester is quite a nice city. At least some parts of it are!
Can I ask who's your hero and future husband??? hehe

J. said...

What a beautiful post! Both the words and the pics!

Sammy_B said...

Love the post! Try and just remember that you can be anythng you want to be in person, not just on a blog as well... Stay Smiling and happy holidays :D x

Unknown said...

Speechless!!! I adored and admired your writing on this post! Thanks for stopping by on My inspirations!
I am also a communication professional, love fashion as many others and love interacting in this blogging world. One of the reasons I created my blog was to pretend i had the most fabulous job in the entire world! The other, to be able to express myself thru fashion+communication.
cande,
Cordoba, Argentina
http://mycandidinspirations.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

i love this it makes me cry and smile.it reminds me that that's what i can do xxx thanks for the comment maybe you'd like to follow me

Megha Mehtab said...

hey, thanks for reading my blog...I loved your comment/compliment. I really appreciate it. Thanks for encouraging me to write more. :)
I also like your blog.. went thru some posts. I liked the marbled nailpaint and the name of your blog is amazing... :)
keep up the good work sweets...
Stay in touch!
XX

Megha Mehtab said...

& yes, the blog world is amazing.. I like how much you can live your life through blogging :P
You are inspired from others lives and also can put forward your lover for life...
love all!!!
XX

Heidi said...

Jennifer-- I really want to thank you sincerely for your comment on my blog today. Sometimes, all one needs is someone to come along side her & say, "me too." I absolutely never expected anyone to say much to my post-- I really didn't think anyone would read the whole thing! But your supportive words meant so much to me, I really got emotional & read you comment again. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

You are beautiful you are amazing and you are fabulous...NEVER forget that!!!

Lots of love!

Sophia said...

This is amazing. I am speechless. What you wrote and your pictures truly describe what I wish for. I missed your blog! xo

Anonymous said...

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