within the past few months a couple people came to me curious about the lack of uppercase letters (or at least very minimal use) of them in my blog. this kind of caught me off guard because i never thought much about it, but after some pondering i came to a conclusion, and like many things i have a few different reasons as to why.

for starters, i did not begin using lowercase letters completely on my own. a few years ago i noticed that a friend of mine would only use lowercase letters when texting. it took me awhile to get used to seeing it as such broke away from what we are taught in school, but in doing so it made them stand out from other people. the more i saw only lowercase letters used, the more i liked the way it looked. the style although not bold made a statement. plus i loved the dainty-ness of it so it only seemed fitting to use such style myself.

i also love the fact that it keeps things more casual and especially so when i add in little random blurbs (like this one!). it helps make the message come across sweeter, lighthearted, and hopefully makes it feel more relatable as if you are chatting with a close friend. for me that is one thing that i want my website to be - a place of comfort where after reading you are filled with some sort of positivity and happiness.

it too, is meant to be unique. we grow up being taught the basics of language. capital letters here. proper punctuation there, but the older and older we get we begin to see just how much writing styles are preference. one teacher might love your style and another might not. i look at it this way.. writing is a creative form of expression and it’s about finding what sets your writing aside from others not to mention what you personally like. you find your niche and go with it. i like to think that using mainly lowercase letters is just part of what makes my writing mine.

lastly, i use lowercase letters simply because i can. it is a constant reminder that my blog is, first and foremost, a place where i can express myself and i never want to lose sight of the fact that what i choose to do with my website will always be up to me. a reminder of the importance of staying true to myself and what is important to me, just as you should do too.

so if you take one thing from today’s post it is that you should find peace in your uniqueness and build upon your interests. you were born to be different - embrace it.

now doing the things we love to do or the things we would like to do is not always easily done. there are basic things that also must be completed. work, cooking, and cleaning do not do themselves (although at times that would be nice). for me photography and pretty much anything crafty often gets put on the back burner BUT with the recent lack of work i decided that while it is not the most convenient of situations i might as well use my time for all the things i have said i wanted to do but continued not to because of other factors. why not find some good in the craziness that has changed the norm of life? now i know that this is easier for some than others. i am lucky enough not only because i am currently living at home, but also have saved a good amount of money. even so, i am a firm believer that where our mind is matters. a positive mindset prospers regardless of circumstances because of the determination it brings to life, but a negative mindset breaks at even the slightest of things. so what is something you have wanted to do, but never really set into action due to lack of time? do it. what is stopping you now?

“before i formed you in the womb i knew you, and before you were born i consecrated you; i appointed you a prophet to the nations.” - jeremiah 1:5