I try to keep it real, meaning I present here as I am (pretty much) in real life. I don't reveal my total true self of course, it's the interwebs after all, but I believe in being my true self. I know all the big words and can write in pretty much any way I choose, but as long as I get my message across I don't see a need to confuse the issue with labyrinthine and writing techniques. (Sorry, I used an obscure word there.) Lol.

I'm not so much a rebel, more that I'm confident being me, don't need validation from others (I find it within) and operate within my code of honour and integrity (as I know it) and that provides a level of contentment. I'm comfortable being me, know my faults (own them) and try to work around them or improve, and could never be pushed by someone harder than I push myself. I've experienced the worst things in life, so bad things (people's actions) tend not to have too much effect on me, there's freedom in that.

Anyway, you probably didn't expect this protracted comment so I'll leave it here. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.