September 1, 2009
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Being Naked
I’ve been feeling very “private” for a little while now. There are a few reasons for it, but, to be honest with you, I’m not clear on all of them myself, so I will leave them out for now.I recently made a lot of my previous posts private. Please don’t be offended, but I suddenly didn’t feel like sharing myself with anyone, not even you guys.
I felt like I was naked in front of a bunch of people I don’t know… Like I had been the only naked person at a party – hanging out for hours and hours and just suddenly realised, “I have no clothes on!” It was really uncomfortable.
I guess I put a robe on.
… And some pink fuzzy slippers.
Comments (44)
You caught me with the title! ha!
Awww, I am sorry that you are feeling that way, but I do understand that feeling.
I am not sure how to say this within the confines of this analogy without sounding suggestive, lol, but, when you feel like disrobing again, we are here.
And, Ness….I love you just as you are. Don’t be a stranger, k?
::hugs::
t
hey, don’t think that. we’re all here, baring our souls. you’re in good company. no fears. not that i don’t understand. but hey, if your naked then i’m wandering around dancing and jumping up and down. uhhh..naked…
sigh. that came out wrong. so did that.
That realization hit me a while ago–I can only share so much. I don’t blame ya!
Just did the same thing this morning, probably for similar reasons.
I thought the same thoughts sometime in mid July, and took a hiatus from this community. I think we all go through that and think ” Do I really want to leave myself out like this, vulnerable and so detached?”
Pretty sure I’ve gone through that a couple of times or more. I think blogging is about whatever works best for you at the place you’re presently at. No prob. But I will miss your fabulous fiction and entertaining anecdotes.
yah—i get that feeling twice a month —-why am i exposing me to all who stumble by——–these are my deep thots—–but then i realise all the great poets had to deal with it—-a hem——
I feel that way sometimes. And I don’t put much of my private life or feelings up to see, either. So it’s understandable. Always with which you are comfortable.
Well thanks for as long as it lasted from one who appreciates the nudity of strangers. If you are ever feeling that way again, I hope you will indulge yourself. Being naked at the party isn’t a wholly bad idea.
Fuzzy slippers ROCK!!! Err…or so I’ve heard. And dammit, I love my Clifford slippers.
Naked or not…you’re always stunning Sam!
Sometimes a warm robe and fuzzy slippers are just the thing. Here’s to warm, cozy, private spaces.
You obviously need more beer CB.
That’s okay… this is a place to do what you like to do.. today it can be public tomorrow private. That choice is your.. I respect that.
The Signature Of A True Human Is The Smile He/She Brings On The Face Of Others.
LonelyPoet
I think that feeling of exhibitionism is common and certainly understandable. That’s why I like writing the way I do. Some of it’s really me, some of it isn’t . . . my readers are never sure. Maybe that’s cheating. i don’t know. I get it though. I am in your corner. Hugs, string girl.
Writing sometimes makes things as raw as they can get. I totally understand.
For what its worth, thanks for letting me (yes, a stranger) get a glimpse into your life. It was beautiful. Your writing has a way of making people feel alive.
@thomas_michael - nice visual, Tom! LOL Interpretive dance?
Hope you’re well, my friend.
Well get me a cup of hot cocoa please
It’s a shame you’re feeling that way. I guess it happens to all of us at one time or another though. But, as thomas_michael said, we’re all here baring our souls to everyone else. It takes courage to do so, as not everything we all write will be accepted by others, and thus we all take a chance with each blog we write. I hope things get better for you.
That’s okay..you just do what you need to do but if you need a release for your feelings I’m here to listen.
Sometimes you have to pull back a bit and reevaluate – ‘specially if your writing is soul-filled.
Best done in a robe and fuzzy slippers, btw, and a delightful beverage (if one is handy)
@thomas_michael - btw, just meant to say that I would buy tickets to that show. Hell, I’d sell ‘em too.
@adventofreason - blushing.
@thomas_michael - awwww lol
That feeling must be going around, I considered that earlier today, but changed my name on my profile instead (to be more anon)
@thomas_michael - @adventofreason - LOL!!! Now picture Tom in the pink fuzzy slippers…
@SamsPeeps - @thomas_michael ROFL now there’s a picture
@adventofreason - naked (‘cept for the slippers) jumping around and dancing to… I’m thinking possibly the B-52s’ song, “Love Shack”?
@storyslut - for me, it’s too late to change my name… it was a better choice (for me, I mean) to just make the old stuff private and from now on be a bit more choosy about what I post.
Not everyone is nice or truthful. Or sane.
I really don’t have many people searching through and reading my old posts. Do you?
@ItsWhatEyeKnow - yes. not-nice people.
Completely understand. Do what feels right to you. Just remember we’ll be here.
@sweet_sinceritee - I’m not leaving or anything like that… just being more careful of what parts of me I “expose” and the people I choose to communicate with. Thanks for the support, Girly! xoxo
@TheLoquaciousLady - I’m sorry to hear that. It’s not a good feeling at all. Hope you and yours are all doing well.
@tjordanm - exactly, Ace. Thanks!
@distractedbyzombies - Oh, the fiction’s still going up, Mr. Bear. Made-up stuff doesn’t leave me… um… chilly? LOL Thanks again for the sweet message!
@bosefius - ok, I can totally see the Clifford slippers!
Love it! Thanks for everything. You are totally a 5-star person.
@poetrybox - Thank you. That is a lovely expression. Hope you enjoy your weekend!
@rebootie - You have deep thoughts? LOL Just kidding….
Thanks.
@Nameless_woman - YOU’RE stunning! Thank you, Cheekita. xo
@nellinidaho - absolutely!
Drinking a lot of water these days. Seems to be doing me a lot of good.
@dingdongdingbat - You’re the sweetest! Thank you.
@youandwhosearmy - Any time!
@TheCheshireGrins - @kirlynz - @dryvona - @RushmoreJ -
@MooncatBlue - @Bricker59 - Thank you all… no nudity, and no more beer for me. Robe, pink fuzzy slippers, tons of H2O, and some Earl Grey at around 4pm… and lots and lots and lots of writing, of course!
@AnamcharaConcepts - Thank you.
@ZSA_MD - Exactly… I don’t think I am really taking a hiatus, though… just being a little less bare.
@SamsPeeps - Whatever you need, sweets, is alright by me!
Ima be in Missouri for the weekend. Maybe we can have a phone convo…if you have time that is?
I’d enjoy that.
t
@sweet_sinceritee - Yeah! It’s been like ten years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll be home all day Sunday. Call me!!!!!!!
@SamsPeeps - :) Yay!
Btw, I am in Branson, Missouri until late Monday night. I’ll set some time aside to call.
I use to feel like that in everyday life. Now, I just think the more we share the better we feel. The more true to ourselves we become. I completely understand that we need to go through times like this to take some time for ourselves. To process and reflect.(pats heart and points to you)
I go through that from time to time, Nesse.