Comments on: AUTHENTICITY http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/ (snowboarding blog / surfing blog / Vancouver blog / Canucks blog / photography blog) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:16:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Raul http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38823 Raul Sat, 22 May 2010 18:02:17 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38823 I enjoy your blog because you're very authentic. In mine, I think I am pretty much myself and that's why people like it. I wouldn't write any other way! I enjoy your blog because you’re very authentic. In mine, I think I am pretty much myself and that’s why people like it. I wouldn’t write any other way!

]]> By: meg http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38560 meg Fri, 21 May 2010 13:32:02 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38560 Hey Allie, I think it's natural to be different around different people and groups - people bring out different aspects of your personality. That's why it's fun to have a varying group of friends. I think individuals can be pigeon-holed - you are ever-changing and your environment and the company you keep influence this change. It's natural! :) Hey Allie, I think it’s natural to be different around different people and groups – people bring out different aspects of your personality. That’s why it’s fun to have a varying group of friends. I think individuals can be pigeon-holed – you are ever-changing and your environment and the company you keep influence this change. It’s natural!

:)

]]> By: Niki http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38359 Niki Thu, 20 May 2010 13:02:34 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38359 Allie - Appreciate you honesty on this post. Can totally relate. Just be you, screw the rest - cause you are wonderful! Allie – Appreciate you honesty on this post. Can totally relate. Just be you, screw the rest – cause you are wonderful!

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38356 Lindsay Thu, 20 May 2010 12:30:01 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38356 Do your own thing, be your own person but don't stray too far from who you are in "real life" to whom you portray yourself to be online. Good post Allie. Do your own thing, be your own person but don’t stray too far from who you are in “real life” to whom you portray yourself to be online.

Good post Allie.

]]> By: Gina S http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38325 Gina S Thu, 20 May 2010 08:47:29 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38325 One of the reasons I read your blog is because it definitely has a feel of authenticity to it. I feel like I get a look at the real girl behind the words, and I rarely get that feeling from a blog. Of course you have to censor some things, but that's totally OK. We all do that in real life anyway. I really enjoyed this post, it makes me really want to get back into public blogging :) - Gina (Violetsteel) One of the reasons I read your blog is because it definitely has a feel of authenticity to it. I feel like I get a look at the real girl behind the words, and I rarely get that feeling from a blog. Of course you have to censor some things, but that’s totally OK. We all do that in real life anyway.

I really enjoyed this post, it makes me really want to get back into public blogging :)

- Gina
(Violetsteel)

]]> By: Laura http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38324 Laura Thu, 20 May 2010 08:46:41 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38324 In first place you can't be the same person online and face to face because you have to save some of your personal things for better. I'm the kind of person that don't talk so much about personal things in my blog and even cover the faces of my people who doesn't have "online lives". It's imposible show how you really are. About the one-by-one thing.. I'm a little weird sometimes when I meet with someone the first time. You have to know if it's reliable, if there are commonalities, and if these person wants to be in your life for good and not only for fun. When I'm in small groups I'm more closer with everyone, it's more easy to really know me. I think it's everything about time, the trust they give you, and how they make you feel like. I’m definitely a fan of authenticity, but sometimes I think it's overrated. All of us are unique, and if we know what we want, our weaknesses, and we are sincere with ourselves, we have the key to become in better persons. xxx - Laura In first place you can’t be the same person online and face to face because you have to save some of your personal things for better. I’m the kind of person that don’t talk so much about personal things in my blog and even cover the faces of my people who doesn’t have “online lives”.
It’s imposible show how you really are.

About the one-by-one thing.. I’m a little weird sometimes when I meet with someone the first time. You have to know if it’s reliable, if there are commonalities, and if these person wants to be in your life for good and not only for fun.
When I’m in small groups I’m more closer with everyone, it’s more easy to really know me.
I think it’s everything about time, the trust they give you, and how they make you feel like.

I’m definitely a fan of authenticity, but sometimes I think it’s overrated. All of us are unique, and if we know what we want, our weaknesses, and we are sincere with ourselves, we have the key to become in better persons.

xxx
- Laura

]]> By: Cristina http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38313 Cristina Thu, 20 May 2010 07:49:23 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38313 I think that it's impossible to show every side of you in the online persona. People can't see your reactions, your way to talk.. and I prefer not to post everything I want because I don't like a lot of people who doesn't know me know EVERYTHING about me and my life. I retouch the photos where other people are to not post their faces. I think I'll never post something about my family 'cause I don't think they want to. I only buy the things I like, totally not for the people. If I like a cheap thing it's okay, if I like something expensive and I can afford it, why not? I never say how much it costed, so it's everything for me. About the not being the same way when you are one-to-one or in a big group, I have to say that I think almost everyone has the same "issue", but I don't think this is bad at all. You can't be the same person when you are talking to someone that is one way than with another is another way. I'd like to be the same person when I'm around a lot of people too, but I think it's all about trust, at least in my case. I don't know how to let people in 'cause I don't know if they want to stay. I don't like people how only want to hang with me to have fun but people who really want me in their lives. It's one of my little problems. And I'm with you in some weaknesses.. but it's good to know them 'cause you can work on it then :) Interesting post today. Love! xxx I think that it’s impossible to show every side of you in the online persona. People can’t see your reactions, your way to talk.. and I prefer not to post everything I want because I don’t like a lot of people who doesn’t know me know EVERYTHING about me and my life.
I retouch the photos where other people are to not post their faces. I think I’ll never post something about my family ’cause I don’t think they want to.

I only buy the things I like, totally not for the people. If I like a cheap thing it’s okay, if I like something expensive and I can afford it, why not? I never say how much it costed, so it’s everything for me.

About the not being the same way when you are one-to-one or in a big group, I have to say that I think almost everyone has the same “issue”, but I don’t think this is bad at all. You can’t be the same person when you are talking to someone that is one way than with another is another way. I’d like to be the same person when I’m around a lot of people too, but I think it’s all about trust, at least in my case. I don’t know how to let people in ’cause I don’t know if they want to stay. I don’t like people how only want to hang with me to have fun but people who really want me in their lives. It’s one of my little problems.

And I’m with you in some weaknesses.. but it’s good to know them ’cause you can work on it then :)

Interesting post today.

Love!
xxx

]]> By: Amy Burrows http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38279 Amy Burrows Thu, 20 May 2010 04:12:36 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38279 Your blog is your blog and you should say whatever you want on it, but I think an important thing is to not say one thing online and something different in person. Your blog is your blog and you should say whatever you want on it, but I think an important thing is to not say one thing online and something different in person.

]]> By: Caz http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38251 Caz Thu, 20 May 2010 00:06:35 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38251 I've been thinking a lot about this recently... and I don't think I have a complete answer yet. That being said, I think some people, with certain careers and certain personalities can link their online and off-line lives seamlessly, but it's never going to be an option for me. I am always going to have to selectively blog about some of my life choices, because while they're right for me and my life, on a page -read out of context by an employer, family member, etc. etc. would cause so much chaos/upheaval I'd just rather not be 100% me online. And I don't think there is anything wrong with that. As much as we increasingly live our lives through digital communication (texts, blogs, emails, even letters and phones) there is always something lost in these methods of communication instead of face-to-face. And I'd rather that the important people learn who I really am in person, instead of who they interpret me to be through online media. I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently… and I don’t think I have a complete answer yet.

That being said, I think some people, with certain careers and certain personalities can link their online and off-line lives seamlessly, but it’s never going to be an option for me. I am always going to have to selectively blog about some of my life choices, because while they’re right for me and my life, on a page -read out of context by an employer, family member, etc. etc. would cause so much chaos/upheaval I’d just rather not be 100% me online. And I don’t think there is anything wrong with that.

As much as we increasingly live our lives through digital communication (texts, blogs, emails, even letters and phones) there is always something lost in these methods of communication instead of face-to-face. And I’d rather that the important people learn who I really am in person, instead of who they interpret me to be through online media.

]]> By: CaRoLiNe http://www.vancityallie.com/2010/05/19/authenticity/comment-page-1/#comment-38238 CaRoLiNe Wed, 19 May 2010 22:44:43 +0000 http://www.vancityallie.com/?p=875#comment-38238 I like your blog PRECISELY because I consider it a perfect example of a blogger showcasing real life without giving it all away – too scary, these days. It's just distant enough...or close enough. Now, I’ll admit, I'm obsessed with your life, and I am one of those people that thinks you lead the perfect one (I was devastated when you went through your eczema issues - for you, obviously, but also because I was reminded that you were a real human!). On the flip side, I was pleasantly surprised when you posted about issues with Allan – because that is, in fact, real life. And as I write this, I totally feel your inner debate – on the one hand, you have to be authentic and let your adoring public know you get crappy skin rashes and have dude issues, but on the other hand, you don’t need to give us a transcript of the fight. Although I’m sure it would be fascinating. I'm a huge blog fan, but I am definitely more attracted to ones that show the blogger's actual life (NOT because I am a stalker, which, could certainly be extrapolated from this and other emails I have sent you. Btw - I see your cute friend was curling with you - has he moved to Nashville yet?) ;-) Anyone can pull shizz off the internet and call it "pretty" and "lovely" and "darling" and call it a blog - and yes, those have their worth - but YOUR blog is inspiring b/c you are putting into action all the things other bloggers heart, dream, and wish about. And call “yummy.” Ugh. I guess to sum up – I come to your blog to see another human truly living life - the sports, the travel, the cooking (lawzy the cooking), the parties, the hockey games – all things this American tomboy appreciates – and to realize that it can be done! But it IS nice to know you aren’t perfect (who is?!), because everyone needs validation that perfection doesn’t exist. I really think this is a non-issue. Honest to the Good One - you do a fantastic job of blending. Also, I’m pretty sure none of that made sense. Peace. - Caroline from NashVegas I like your blog PRECISELY because I consider it a perfect example of a blogger showcasing real life without giving it all away – too scary, these days. It’s just distant enough…or close enough. Now, I’ll admit, I’m obsessed with your life, and I am one of those people that thinks you lead the perfect one (I was devastated when you went through your eczema issues – for you, obviously, but also because I was reminded that you were a real human!). On the flip side, I was pleasantly surprised when you posted about issues with Allan – because that is, in fact, real life. And as I write this, I totally feel your inner debate – on the one hand, you have to be authentic and let your adoring public know you get crappy skin rashes and have dude issues, but on the other hand, you don’t need to give us a transcript of the fight. Although I’m sure it would be fascinating.

I’m a huge blog fan, but I am definitely more attracted to ones that show the blogger’s actual life (NOT because I am a stalker, which, could certainly be extrapolated from this and other emails I have sent you. Btw – I see your cute friend was curling with you – has he moved to Nashville yet?) ;-) Anyone can pull shizz off the internet and call it “pretty” and “lovely” and “darling” and call it a blog – and yes, those have their worth – but YOUR blog is inspiring b/c you are putting into action all the things other bloggers heart, dream, and wish about. And call “yummy.” Ugh.

I guess to sum up – I come to your blog to see another human truly living life – the sports, the travel, the cooking (lawzy the cooking), the parties, the hockey games – all things this American tomboy appreciates – and to realize that it can be done! But it IS nice to know you aren’t perfect (who is?!), because everyone needs validation that perfection doesn’t exist.

I really think this is a non-issue. Honest to the Good One – you do a fantastic job of blending. Also, I’m pretty sure none of that made sense. Peace.

- Caroline from NashVegas

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