Behind the Screen

   Hello, everyone! :)

   Yesterday turned more down than I meant it to. Turns out I was heading into a bad spell like how I described. Didn't get to figure out that one, but I woke up feeling a ton better. But here's an interesting thought.
   Everyone always says, especially to kids just starting on social media and such to be careful who you message to. And I agree, you should be. But that doesn't mean everyone on the internet is a stalker intending to hurt you (just some of them).
   I'm always asked why I spend so much time on the computer. Why don't I go outside? Why don't I socialize more? Well, as much as I actually do enjoy those things, finding and doing things like these are why I like my computer: (I give full credit to everyone who contributed to this post I found through Pinterest.)

   See, not everyone is bad, just like in real life. Often, people will be more themselves online. It's like hiding behind a mask at a masquerade or Mardi Gras. It's an opportunity to become who you really are. But does that mean people also take advantage of that naivete? Yeah. Cyber-bullies and stalkers mostly are what we hear about.
   Sometimes it's hard to figure out what people are acting like on the other side of the screen. We can misinterpret emotions, even with emojis. And then there are those like the girl in this post. I've done that before, more than once. Now, though, I'll admit it later when it gets worse or I'll try and put in subtle clues because I'm still scared.
   This is why I created this blog, though. Give someone a person they can count on. Someone to relate to. It's really hard to find someone like that sometimes. I hope I'm helping one of you. :)

-Kayla