Intro to why I'm here...

I'm not really sure how to write a blog to be honest, I was just sitting at home lost in my thoughts again, and I thought... Maybe I should just start writing things down, and then I thought... Oh right! I already have a space set up for this purpose, why am I not using it? And now here I am.

Basically, things have been hectic lately (who am I kidding lol when are they not), especially with school. I feel like there are always so many hoops for me to jump through. It's frustrating sometimes, especially when you see people around you thriving and you know you can be at that level if not surpass that level. I'm not sure if this would make sense to many people as I have a unique situation when it comes to academics. (Disclaimer, I am NOT seeking pity or special treatment, because honestly idk if anyone is even going to read this).

Anyways, back to my supposed audience of zero...Hey there! Let's continue. About 4-5 months ago I learned that I have a learning disability (yes at 20 years old believe it or not) It's a visual processing disorder that makes reading hard for me (so I have a form of dyslexia) and in ways like the words and letters on a page become all distorted and blurry and it makes it really easy to lose my place when I'm reading for long periods of time (especially under fluorescent lighting). I guess it also has developed over time. Also over time, and without knowing about this "thing" that I have, it kind of discouraged me in my adacemics in some ways. I slowed down in some areas.

So why am I telling the internet this in a blog post on my photography page? Because I feel this tidbit of information can explain some things about me. Like how over the years I have always held my strong suits in the arts. (i.e. drawing, painting, dance, photography, film, theatre, music etc.) So really, I'm kind of grateful that my brain chemistry is a little bit off from other people's because it in a way led me to the creative and artistic spirit that resides in me today. I use different mediums to express things in my life, and I think I'll use this website not only for visual expression through my photos, but I'll try and get back into writing too. (fun fact, when I was a kid, I could never put books down, I loved to read! I loved writing too, and at one point I even wanted to be a children's book author/illustrator.)

Anyways... I think that's all I'm going to write for now.

Bye :)

Emma