This weekend I was faced with a situation...
A woman I know causally came up to me and said "so and so told me you're Angry In Oman, I've read your blog, loved the post about the nipples, I almost died! How long have been blogging for?"
It was quite a shock.
I answered her questions, talked about my blog for a bit and then I confronted the woman who told her (who I hadn't told), who told me a not so close anymore friend of mine told her...
The night went on and since I wasn't feeling so well from a fall in the shower (my back is now slightly black and blue in spots and I wasn't even drunk!) on the previous day, I left early. Cush stayed behind and a woman who was sitting at a different table then us come up to him and said "I heard you're Angry In Oman's husband!"
Jeebers....word sure did travel that night!
This of course is not the first time people have unexpectedly come up to me but I have to say it catches me off guard every single time.
Of course I have told people about my blog, people who I've known awhile and people who I know like me for me despite my potty mouth, outlandish opinions and being slightly neurotic in general.
But man....I have to say it feels weird, I'm shy and quiet really, and to be honest I'm not proud of a lot of things I've said.
I think I've hurt a lot of peoples feelings by having such an honest blog and that sucks. I'm not apologizing for anything because I haven't lied, I haven't embellished, I haven't fabricated but it still sucks to have people upset by my words and I guess I feel a little ashamed of myself.
I really don't know how to handle this going forward, should I just be out about it?
Lately, I've been thinking of closing my blog, or maybe starting another blog or something.
I'm probably over reacting, all the reactions I've had have been very positive, I'm actually surprised that no one has punched me or called me mean names yet.
All things to consider when you start an "anonymous" blog I suppose....
And just so we're clear, no I'm not mad at anyone, that's the way life goes isn't it? I guess if I really didn't want anyone to know I wouldn't have told anyone or met up with the people who have contacted me looking for friendship.
Got some rest...now for the back story.
17 hours ago
10 comments:
I think you are a nice person. I don't think you should sensor yourself either, but sometimes that becomes harder as more people know who you are.
Maybe you need to keep two blogs instead of one :)
I can well imagine how you feel. No matter how well you "hide" yourself, people will find you one way or another.
My suggestion is to let it be. People have short attention spans.
I think they were sending you a compliment in a weird sort of way. Your blog title is "Angry in Oman." I have never thought you hated it there. I have never felt you were angry at life or anything. Your blog is your thoughts and feelings. You’re allowing readers into a small piece of your interesting life in a Middle Eastern Country with a different culture and norms. You’re an interesting read; yes, you’re blunt. Your readers enjoy you. Don't worry so much. I do see it as a compliment though.
Gabrielle
I've often thought about closing my blog...I get nervous the 'wrong' people will read it. Not that it isn't truthful but I'd hate certain people to know exactly how hurt I have been /still am etc...
Fingers crossed you don't have to do that. ;0)
Oh wow, way to be caught off guard and unprepared!!!
I think you should 'be one' with the blog and acknowledge that you are entitled to your opinion regardless of whether it gets other people's panties in a twist.
You my dear, keep it real. You speak your mind and its entertaining, your blog is not meant to be a "lonely planet guide to Oman" or a "How to survive in teh desert" :D
Don't be ashamed or upset about that, its refreshing to be yourself in a world of sheep :)
Blog on player!!!
awkward! Sorry you've been found out. I don't know how you do PR coverage/clean up...there should be a special agency for this kind of thing shouldn't there?. There have been many times I have wanted to be anonymous as there are definite advantages! I've always envied that about you, AOI!
Greetings from Amman. Hmm I think that's something all anonymous bloggers are thinking about hey! I know some who have 2 blogs - a personal and a completely anonymous... but then it's like having split personalities isn't it? Don't know... anywayz happy i found your blog! hope to make it to Muscat while in this part of the world.
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Hi Angry .. Remember me, I left a comment once - I am the newcomer "Anonymous". Do you know when I was reading your blog back in South Africa, I was so naive I thought I would meet you one day - maybe in the supermarket or something! How daft was that! Anyway, I love your blog, keep going girl! You strike me as plain speaking, witty and kind and I for one would miss your blog if you stopped. I agree about the short attention spans!
Angry, just let it be. Your blog is honest, you're a nice person, and if someone doesn't like your blog, then why are they reading it? It's not like you're shoving it down their throat or anything!! I get hate mail all the time and I tell them to stop reading my blog if they find it so offensive.
Take anger management classes, and be happy... ha ha ha. i am afraid if all the unemployed women with P C don't have anything better to write about. ANything constructive...There's lot more happening outside.. If your houseboy is a creless asshole, or there are few unwanted weeds in your garden. You shoul'd sort and straighten it out, but should not think that's the greatest problem of the world... This type of writing with too many exclaimations would decrease your IQ and EQ... So, think positive , you will in Oman. And would be able to appreciate day-to-day life here....
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