We're More Free on the Internet

I don't know where this has come from, but I was just thinking about the difference between what we confide in the people we know and love, compared to what we tell people we don't even know in real life. You would expect to have the more personal information in the people you know right? But I have found that people seem more open on the internet, because they feel their opinion won't be judged. That's the crazy thing. The internet is a place where opinions are shared so much, that people get hurt easily, and hate is getting more and more common. So why would people want to share so much into such an unpredictable community? And the answer is that there are so many people in this massive community, that thousands of them will agree with the persons opinion, which is why there are so many fandoms, groups on social media, and websites dedicated to people who share a love for one thing.

I don't know what the hell this is meant to be, but it's beautiful, honestly

And the best part is, no one can judge you in real life. You can keep your face secret, and it's always your choice what you display for others to see. Apps like Whisper give people the opportunity to talk about their feelings annoymonously, and for me, the internet is a place to escape from the real world, and find people who like the same things, have the same interests, and won't put you down for what you love.

Of course, you have to be careful. Sorry to change the posititve tune of this post, but there is always the worry that once you have posted something, it can never come down, or the thought that you can't be sure that the people you have bonded with are trustworthy.

But if you keep your wits about you, and make sure you know what you are doing, then it can all turn out quite nicely! I've had some amazing conversations with people I have never met, I've found some amazing communities, and explored this amazing web of people. I have friends who I see everyday, who are dating people who live on the other side of the world, all because of this fantastic invention.

In my personal opinion, the internet is beautiful.

And just to finish off in a light hearted mood, I found this on Google Images:

The most accurate map I've ever seen

Summer :)

Summer is a hard one for me. I'm so used to living here in England, in a small town with dreary weather (what else can you expect from Britain?) so Summer is normally that time where you feel as if everything has suddenly brightened up for the better.

It's not always that simple. I'm one of those people who like a routine to function. Of course, I like a good surprise and a trip somewhere exciting and unexpected, but I'm also a massive fan of what school offers me, a chance to do what I'm told to do and keep a routine that makes me feel productive and in line. So by the time summer is over, I'm always eager to jump back into uniform and get back to going through the repetitive paces that are my student life.

That's why I have ALWAYS been a fan of short holidays, enough to give me time to relax and rest up, but not so long that I'm separated from my friends, or begin to relax into a system I won't be able to keep forever.

I know, I know, it should be easy to catch up with friends. After all, the summer holidays are so long you feel like you have all the time in the world! But as an aspiring video gamer, with lots of friends who also enjoy online gaming, its hard to find the effort to organise proper meet ups. It's always so much more simple when you see each other everyday anyway.

So for me, summer can be long, it can get boring, I can miss people over the long stretch, and I would personally prefer it if it was a little bit shorter. Call me a goody goody or a teachers pet, but I just can't deal with that "not having a plan or schedule" feeling, and the holidays tend to make me feel a bit stir crazy XD

That's not to say I don't find it thoroughly fun too. The holidays give me a chance to play new video games, read amazing books, and just relax into the beautiful weather (or... not so beautiful weather XD). I love that feeling of knowing the next day is another day of complete rest, that "for once I don't need to worry one bit" feeling. Being an anxious person, that feeling is rare enough as it is, but the holidays ensure that it doesn't get to overwhelming...