I've often asked myself, why blog?
What is the real purpose of starting a blog and writing down things for others to read? Why am I so invested in other peoples blogs and envious that I did not create one myself? Why is it frowned upon to share information and knowledge with others at no expense? Would people be interested in what I have to say? What am I scared of and what do I have to lose? All of these questions have clouded my mind up until now...since I have finally created my own personal blog.
My fellow creative writers will agree with me when I say that this a form of our therapy. Often times I do not have a personal listening machine following me around 24/7 catching every thought that comes into my head (unless you are MK in 2021). But as feminine Venusians, we cope by talking about our feelings, emotions and problems. Not for others to help us problem solve, but just to get it out of our heads and to make us feel better by doing so.
Why not a memoir?
I have also tossed with the option of writing my own personal memoir. I know, I have heard it before...who is going to read that? Especially all of those people close to me that have lived through my life on the sidelines. Well for me, a memoir is not only about telling my stories, but it would be a way for other people, mostly those who do not know me as well, to learn from my experiences. It could also be a way to connect with others who share similar experiences and know that we are not all as different as we think we are.
I ultimately decided (for now) that a memoir would not be the most appropriate way to tell my stories. My brain is like a toaster, popping random thoughts and memories into my head and I do not know how I would even begin writing in chronological order. Those who know me understand when I am telling them a story, they have to be very attentive to follow along to my zigzag pattern. A memoir also would not address my scientific side of the brain and all of the curious pathways of research my brain takes me down. I cannot share my late night research looking into the human patterns of attachment in my memoir. But I can share a blog post about this in the future...stay tuned.
Why Get Well With Fel?
I want to keep this blog post as personal and educational as it gets. I graduated from a doctorate program in Naturopathic Medicine, so I am very passionate about health and wellness and my nickname since I was little has been Fel. More on these two stories later. But this is how my brother-in-law helped me build a catchy name for my blog launch. Here you will find both Naturopathic educational wellness information, as well as stories about my life as Fel (yes, please refrain from any other pet name you previously called me). In this space, you will get the best of both worlds. I didn't get the saying "dare to be you" tattooed on my forearm for nothing, so here goes nothing.
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