Retrospect

It has been 2 years since the last time I posted on this blog of mine. O' what a neglected corner of my brain it has been...

A lot has changed in this time. A lot has remained the same. My outlook on life has evolved due to interactions, experience and retrospect. I still hold steadfast to some values, and fiercely so. Others have softened as I assess their usefulness.

I am still a lover of love and being in love. I am still a prude. I still love words, and learning and using new ones. I am still more of an observer and less of a talker. I still find comfort in routine.

I am still unashamed.

Now more than ever I speak up and question convention yet this is the time I am more reticent and only speak when I feel compelled to.

Perhaps it is because I recognize the permanence of speech and impressions and the incredible responsibility one must consider. There is tremendous pressure in representing oneself effectively as once something is uttered it cannot be taken back. You only have one chance most times and must take advantage of it.

I intend to blog to my heart's content from now on. Having this catalog of thoughts is valuable beyond measure, especially nowadays when I am so concerned about my legacy.