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	&lt;p&gt;My name is WhiteTea and I am about to embark upon the task of writing my first blog. I hope that I will find the experience to be both insightful and cathartic. I have never kept a diary in my life because I haven't liked the idea of having my private thoughts exposed out in the open. Ahh but on the internet I am ANONYMOUS, a nameless blogger. So why do I want a blog? Is it to jump on the bandwagon because everyone else seems to have one? No. Is it because I am an analytical, individual, slightly opinionated and disaffected young woman? Moat probably. Is writing about yourself as a not overly interesting average Joe or Jo'ess a sign of egotism or self-centredness? Perhaps. &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;This blog will not always be a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, on the contrary it may sometimes contain melancholy rants or negative thoughts because of the nature of the depression and anxiety that I suffer with. &lt;img src="/img/smilies/icon_crazy.gif" alt=":crazy:" class="middle" border="0"&gt; Anyway, I should probably tell you a little about myself to get started. &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Who am I? What makes me tick? What are my views on current affairs (I care about what is going on with the world)? Where have I come from? Where do I want to get to? What's on my shitlist and why? All of these questions and more shall hopefully be explored. &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;So a little about me:&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;I am a 21 year old English woman who has a visual impairment. I can see well enough to recognise a face, read large print or appreciate a landscape. I cannot see well enough to drive or read a newspaper without a magnifier. My disability is an important part of my identity. I have always been this way and I know no different. I am creative, quirky and observant. I am neither a leader nor a follower. I am me, an individual with strong beliefs. My friends would describe me as unique, mature for my age, passionate and funny with a dry and satirical sense of humour. I enjoy reading and literature but am unequivocally not an ACADEMIC. Pah!! I despise the word as it makes me feel like the school hating misfit that I am. &lt;img src="/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif" alt=":&gt;" class="middle" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Temperamental and changeable like the mercurial Gemini, I like as many aspects of my personality as I dislike. I want to communicate my thoughts and observations to people whether they think they are interesting or not. I have hobbies and interest but no defined career path as yet. Still searching for my niche, I have no idea what life holds in store for me. I have an odd sense of humour and a quick tongue and I have a lot to say!&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;So here's to turning 21. Welcome full adulthood and its uncertain future. &lt;img src="/img/smilies/icon_question.gif" alt=":?:" class="middle" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://whitetea86.blog.co.uk/2007/05/29/21_new_beginnings_and_reflections~2351651/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</default:description><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[	<p>Hello and welcome! <img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"> <img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"></p>
	<p>My name is WhiteTea and I am about to embark upon the task of writing my first blog. I hope that I will find the experience to be both insightful and cathartic. I have never kept a diary in my life because I haven't liked the idea of having my private thoughts exposed out in the open. Ahh but on the internet I am ANONYMOUS, a nameless blogger. So why do I want a blog? Is it to jump on the bandwagon because everyone else seems to have one? No. Is it because I am an analytical, individual, slightly opinionated and disaffected young woman? Moat probably. Is writing about yourself as a not overly interesting average Joe or Jo'ess a sign of egotism or self-centredness? Perhaps. </p>
	<p>This blog will not always be a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, on the contrary it may sometimes contain melancholy rants or negative thoughts because of the nature of the depression and anxiety that I suffer with. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_crazy.gif" alt=":crazy:" class="middle" border="0"> Anyway, I should probably tell you a little about myself to get started. </p>
	<p>Who am I? What makes me tick? What are my views on current affairs (I care about what is going on with the world)? Where have I come from? Where do I want to get to? What's on my shitlist and why? All of these questions and more shall hopefully be explored. </p>
	<p>So a little about me:</p>
	<p>I am a 21 year old English woman who has a visual impairment. I can see well enough to recognise a face, read large print or appreciate a landscape. I cannot see well enough to drive or read a newspaper without a magnifier. My disability is an important part of my identity. I have always been this way and I know no different. I am creative, quirky and observant. I am neither a leader nor a follower. I am me, an individual with strong beliefs. My friends would describe me as unique, mature for my age, passionate and funny with a dry and satirical sense of humour. I enjoy reading and literature but am unequivocally not an ACADEMIC. Pah!! I despise the word as it makes me feel like the school hating misfit that I am. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif" alt=":>" class="middle" border="0"></p>
	<p>Temperamental and changeable like the mercurial Gemini, I like as many aspects of my personality as I dislike. I want to communicate my thoughts and observations to people whether they think they are interesting or not. I have hobbies and interest but no defined career path as yet. Still searching for my niche, I have no idea what life holds in store for me. I have an odd sense of humour and a quick tongue and I have a lot to say!</p>
	<p>So here's to turning 21. Welcome full adulthood and its uncertain future. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_question.gif" alt=":?:" class="middle" border="0"></p>
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