"Too much of a good thing can be wonderful."
Ohai there!
I was thinking about a novel way to end this month's blogging adventures, contemplating a something along the lines of 'The Best Finales Ever', or anything to do with stuff finishing. Instead though, I think I just want to reflect on what's been an interesting month.
In the true spirit of BEDM, I present you with November's final blog on the 1st of December! It may have been haphazard and inconsistent at times, but for me blogging every day this month has been an enriching experience. Think about what we've covered! We've talked pop culture oddities - Megan Fox's hidden passion, 'RuPaul's Drag Race', Derren Brown's 'Apocalypse', a surprisingly honest acceptance speech. We've talked music - Lana Del Rey, Woodkid, Lana Del Rey again... OK, mainly Lana Del Rey. And oh boy have we talked film! Skyfall, 'Looper', 'Untouchable', 'Drive', 'Blue Velvet', 'Bring It On' and my beloved 'Perks of Being a Wallflower', on which I gushed considerably.
But for all that I've enjoyed talking about the things I'm passionate about (maybe not as passionately as Megan Fox), for me, I think the real reward has been talking about myself...
Not so much because I crave attention (though read blogging everyday how you like), but because it's all been quite cathartic for me. Talking about growing up, national identity, honesty, and even my inability to take compliments has led me to reflect on where I used to be, where I am now, and where I want to go next. Thank you for being a part of that.
I really do mean that. This would have been half the fun it was had people not responded and supported it. I'm glad that people have shown agreement to what I've said, as well as challenging my opinions - how boring would it be if we all felt the same about things?
I hope it's worked the other way as well! I hope that this blog has made you think about things in your own lives. I hope you said yes to something you wouldn't have before (as my friend Martha encouraged me to do when I was considering leaving school - best decision!). I hope everyone starts writing about things now, not just because vlogs are so 2009, but because you'll think about very unexpected things. I can only recommend this as a wholly worthwhile experience.
When I was talking about hipsters, receiving pearls of wisdom, or discussing, in believe it or not the most popular blog of the month, dungeons and dragons, it sometimes felt like too much. I began to flag about halfway into the month. But whenever I was exhausted, and lacked the motivation to put my all into this, I just remembered one of my gran's favourite sayings... Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.
And it was. You'll be hearing from me soon...
Tara x
