Do you remember the picture above? I took it a year ago on this day to mark the start of my blog, Sarah E.'s Outlet. That's right, Superstars, today is my blog's one year anniversary. I am extremely proud of myself for stepping out of my boundaries to create this blog. It was a dream of mine for years, but I never had the guts to open myself up to others. I shared things about myself that I have not told people I have known for five years. Don't think of me as being vulnerable? I just feel this comfort sharing things about myself that I know another girl is going through. Unlike the people in my life, I know there is girl that reads my blog and actually appreciates my honesty.
No, I am not the most known blogger. I have a little over thousand page views for the year. Most people receive a thousand page views in one month. Heck, there are people out there that can get a thousand comments on one Instagram picture. Honestly, who cares about views? Living in a world where people throw away newspapers without reading them and losing interest in reading novels, I am extremely grateful to you all that find interest and take the time to read my blog.
This year I welcomed you on my journey to clear skin. Thank you for reading all my post relating to Accutane. The five months I was on the medication was not the sweetest time. I lost hair, I lost my cool (mood swings), and I definitely lost a lot of blood. Accutane users, you know what I mean. Those rough months were absolutely worth it. After five years of dealing with acne, I now know what it is like to have clear skin now.
With the help of my blog and Accutane, I gained a lot of confidence this year. I did not ever think I would be this person. My physical flaws that bothered me last year aren't that big of a bother today. I'm actually happy with how I look. I like the person I'm growing into: mind, body and soul. And I'm definitely not afraid to speak my mind.
I think, Sarah E.'s Outlet, is showing me that I have a voice. If I am wise about the content I put out, I definitely can make change in people's lives. No, I was not able to post as frequently as I wanted. My first year of having a blog was a learning experience. I have learned from my mistakes. I don't make New Year's resolutions, but I do make changes. I pray that I will make a positive change that will affect my blog. I don't just want this to be a fashion and beauty blog. Sorry Superstars, but that is the norm, and Sarah E. is far from the norm. There will be fashion, but there will be education. Not the kind you hear at school. The kind of education that will help you grow and develop into the brightest Superstar possible. That goes for myself. I still have so much learning to do.I still have so much to gain. I feel that we can do it together to make a "super family".
There was so much I learned from 2013. Honey, you just don't know. At this age, people aren't consistent. Friends come and go. People change and not always for the better. The teenage population, boys and girls, are very immature. Overlook them and their drama. Focus on making your life and self right. If you are blessed with a supportive and good family, hold on to them. This year I learned that my family have made mistakes and aren't the most pleasant people to be around all the time, but I am able to converse about actual issues and smile about things that bring me joy. I reached a point this year where I realized I had to make my relationships right with my family and the Lord because I know those are the people that will not ever leave me.
No, I did not do what I consider "my best" in school. For years, I was an all A student, so I am very HARD on myself when it comes to grades. There was a moment I just had to stop and tell myself,"You are marvelous. Do not think of yourself as a grade or as a rank." The more I grow the more I realize that I am smart. Not just book smart, but smart in so many other ways. So are you, Superstar. You may not get all A's, but you could be a genius in gymnastics, makeup, music, you name it. Don't beat yourself up! Work hard and do ALL you can do. Even when you are starting to lose breath on your climb up the mountain, look up at the mountaintop. Look up at the sky. Use that as your assurance to not give up!
In 2013, I feel I became more spiritual and realized I needed God in every aspect of my life. I know there are people out there that do not have a religion or beliefs. If you don't believe in a higher power, please believe in yourself. Know that you are more than capable of accomplishing things. Know that you are a great person, Superstar. Empowerment is a key thing I want to push on this blog for 2014. It's not going to be the preachy type of empowerment, but I am going to get my message across. Of course, with a little makeup and fashion.
Now it's time for me to say goodbye to 2013, not to all the mistakes and memories in 2013. No, those are the things I am taking with me to learn.
Here is my chance to say HELLO to 2014!
Love ya,
Sarah E.
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