Here Goes: Post 1

It’s here. I’m writing a ~blog post~.

I’ve struggled with this for a while, now. Is my voice really worthy of being heard? Does what I have to say actually matter? I am not extraordinary, nor did I overcome a devastating beginning or event. I have not been unfairly dealt a hand of systematic discrimination nor parents who do not love me nor a home or country that does not want me. I am, in every sense, normal. Normal aside from a gnawing feeling of inadequacy and tendencies toward depressive and anxious thoughts, and also some wiry dark hairs that can overtake my chin line - but, alas. It’s time to just pop off!

Writing is a love of mine. As is making people laugh. And acting and performing. And hosting intimate dinner parties. These may seem to have zero connection BUT I love the deep connection those mediums can bring. In any story I’ve read or connected with, any character I’ve played, any joke or funny story I heard or delivered - on stage or over dinner- there’s a story and a person on the other side with both an entirely unique existence yet humanity and feelings that are similar to my own. To anyone’s. We can connect in our attempts to find connection and love and purpose on our way through life. We’re all really quite similar; and I think it’s time we bring back the emphasis on simple time together.

Laughing keeps this all a bit lighter, though. I mean how heavy was that paragraph?! Humor brought me confidence and helped me cope with my insecurities (make a joke about it before they can!). It brought me new friends and new experiences. Sharing a laugh with someone can transcend any differences. Really.

The main stuff. Right now, I’m working on shooting comedy sketches and trying to make them good. I’m going to write about that process. Maybe it’ll help.

I also love to bake and cook and have people over. I’ll write about that stuff. Maybe it’ll help.

I have thoughts. I’ll write about those. Maybe it’ll help.

Sometimes clothes or accessories inspire me or bring me closer to feelin’ my confident true self, so I’ll write about that, too. Maybe it’ll help.

To be honest, I know this is kind of all over. I’m hoping we’ll get through it together.

So off we go! I hope my posts on creation, laughing, working, struggling, and living can bring entertainment to you, help you, make you question something, or just distract you from whatever you’re looking to escape for a moment.

Cheers! xx charlotte