tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.comments2012-03-21T18:17:26.033-07:00The Home ProjectJuls Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12511858881511726767noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-73878119944348727732012-03-21T18:17:26.033-07:002012-03-21T18:17:26.033-07:00This is a very powerful message, but it's also...This is a very powerful message, but it's also important to know that just because you aren't bullied in high school doesn't mean you won't come out successful. I wouldn't say that I am part on the "in" crowd, but I'm generally liked and I have hardly ever been bullied (my school has a very strict anti bullying policy). I think it's important to teach kids that it's okay to be a nerd and okay to be popular, but your high school social status should and does not define who you are or who you aspire to be.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823663316753529820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-34932479774718291232012-03-06T17:34:22.599-08:002012-03-06T17:34:22.599-08:00And the funny thing is, when you get past those aw...And the funny thing is, when you get past those awkward middle/high school years and realize you were once that underdog, you find that being the underdog made you who you are, special, unique. That feeling is the most inspiring thing I can think of.Mugdhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126027586444558410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-46310591392903556182012-02-06T06:56:02.386-08:002012-02-06T06:56:02.386-08:00I love the idea of the underdog becoming the one w...I love the idea of the underdog becoming the one who is really important and can change things. Nevertheless I think it's important to (try to) teach children at school, there is no need for this kind of system. <br />I know it's impossible or utopian not to have some kind of hierarchy in society and so at school, too. But bullying shouldn't be a normal part of growing up like it is for most of us nowaydays. People should know that and teacher should teach that. That's why I'm trying to become one (or that's one of the reasons).<br />I know that's not what you're trying to say, Julia, but I think that should be added here because it's important.Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138583446215341596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-79382781078501510542012-02-06T06:37:28.633-08:002012-02-06T06:37:28.633-08:00Yes! I loved that speech.
Wish we could find them...Yes! I loved that speech. <br />Wish we could find them earlier in life. Nobody should feel alone like that. I think the "new generations" are a little bit luckier because they have Internet, so they can find kindred souls and know they are not alone. It's still hard to go to school, but knowing that somewhere are people that understand you helps a lot.Carmen Bermejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763255096894379251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-65902917133942878452012-02-06T05:52:06.145-08:002012-02-06T05:52:06.145-08:00Home is when you find "your own little group ...Home is when you find "your own little group of weirdos," as Meredith Stepien said in preface to the song Coolest Girl. The knowledge that not absolutely everyone in the world can and has been a lifesaver.Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472068310111969273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-82867632114239453172012-02-06T05:32:26.918-08:002012-02-06T05:32:26.918-08:00I hear ya on that one. Sometimes it's really h...I hear ya on that one. Sometimes it's really hard to fight when you have no clue what you're fighting for in life. But I'm assuming all that will clear up eventually! For now it's good enough to keep your chin up and keep forging a path onward. <br /><br />Here's to the lost, everyday college students :)Karakowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402006034257298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-42048893293228668912012-02-06T04:50:34.704-08:002012-02-06T04:50:34.704-08:00It does get better. Because when you grow up you f...It does get better. Because when you grow up you find people like you, and you are not alone on your fantasy world anymore. And they also invite you to their own fantasy worlds and tell you that they love you just the way you are. And then you realise that may be the reason you dind't fit with the self-called normal people wasn't that there was something wrong with you.<br /><br />That people, in that moment, they were home for me.Carmen Bermejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763255096894379251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-28180313187412741082012-02-06T02:25:21.376-08:002012-02-06T02:25:21.376-08:00This is so true. Being an underdog has given me th...This is so true. Being an underdog has given me thick skin and a fighting spirit. Of course it'd be easier to look at my future with your amazing optimism if I knew what ton fight for, what my calling in life is...but I hope to discover that eventually. Until then I'll keep pushing through this thing called everyday-life of a college student.Emmlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801017380004885221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-5535468114828976082012-02-05T18:24:10.420-08:002012-02-05T18:24:10.420-08:00As a sixteen year old, still in high school, still...As a sixteen year old, still in high school, still living with my parents, I have nearly no sense of what home truly is to me. I'm not even sure when I'll start to figure it out, but when I do, I know it will change me.<br />I remember when I was little, when I got really upset I used to scream to everyone in hearing distance that i just wanted to go home. My parents and my brother would always look at me like I was crazy and tell me that I was home. But I knew, in that moment, I was not home. I was not comfortable or happy. <br />In truth, I never really knew what I meant when I said that, I still don't. I do know, however, that home has not found me yet, and I have not found home.<br />I am happy, curious and hopeful, which I believe all children should be, which I believe everyone should be. I'm still growing, I always will be. I realize, that at merely sixteen I don't know everything, even if I act like I do sometimes. In fact, I barely know enough to make it through each day. I should probably listen to my parents more and pay attention more often, but I'm still young, I make mistakes, bigger and more often than I will in the future. <br />I hope that when I find home, which I believe is different for everyone, that I will look back at the now me and laugh at how silly I was. How amazing I thought I was. And then marvel at how much I learned.BrittElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022217094604976683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-65500970380292512982012-02-04T21:41:44.904-08:002012-02-04T21:41:44.904-08:00You are inspiring.You are inspiring.BrittElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022217094604976683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-54962449465894554692012-01-09T13:10:04.422-08:002012-01-09T13:10:04.422-08:00Dear Julia,
first off, i want to say you're am...Dear Julia,<br />first off, i want to say you're amazing. your writing is so inspirational and thought-provoking, and shows me that there are other young writers out there with interesting mindsets that i can relate to. your writing style is so unique and intriguing that i just want to read it forever. i love how personal your writing is, and hoe its so down to earth it makes me feel like im having a conversation with you. when im having a crappy day or feel overwhelmed, your blogs and book keep me grounded. so all i can say is, thanks<br />love you, Katiewhereverthewindtakesmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125529672703638166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-15020496065213346662012-01-09T05:38:05.329-08:002012-01-09T05:38:05.329-08:00Julia,
Everytime I read one of your posts it does...Julia, <br />Everytime I read one of your posts it does brighten my day! You are amazing, and I'd probably cry if you ever changed and became more cynical/Sarcastic. I love you!<br />~Hailey~Haileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806614411300571452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-35320626661326487682011-12-18T23:05:43.085-08:002011-12-18T23:05:43.085-08:00Julia,
I'm so happy all of you have come so fa...Julia,<br />I'm so happy all of you have come so far and accomplished so much. You should be very, very proud of yourself and your friends. I don't have any anecdote or anything for you, I just want to say that I'm very happy to be a part of Starkid's ever-growing fan base.<br />Keep doing you and being yourself because you're totally awesome :)<br /><3Karakowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402006034257298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-26451216156539346552011-12-14T20:47:43.646-08:002011-12-14T20:47:43.646-08:00Julia, you are the biggest inspiration. I'm st...Julia, you are the biggest inspiration. I'm struggling with how to get where I want to be in life and you give me hope. It's crazy because I actually want to be doing exactly what you are doing. Writing, directing, acting, traveling.. all while being surrounded by amazing people and being supported by so many. It's really encouraging. I hope to be just as successful as you one day. .I just wish I knew where to start. <br />So thank you, for lifting my spirits.Christina Bracco, Beauty by Braccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169951291747598234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-38561613356562731772011-12-14T19:12:30.849-08:002011-12-14T19:12:30.849-08:00This is my first time stumbling across your blog, ...This is my first time stumbling across your blog, Julia, and I must say, this post is very thought provoking and convinced me rather easily to buy your book.<br /><br />It is amazing how much an adventure can change someone, and tour does seem like a mighty good adventure to have with good friends. I'm glad you've now found the joy in the adventure itself, rather than just the destination. Every day is a journey, be it a few more steps on a journey long since started, or one entirely new that shoves you out of your comfort zone, each day truly is a journey.<br /><br />Anyways, thank you for making me think tonight. All I've been doing the past couple weeks has been memorizing information for finals, so a little true introspective thought was a lovely change of pace.<br /><br />Love, Allylookscanbdecvinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579088757167785306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-64915645456290244892011-12-14T18:52:47.328-08:002011-12-14T18:52:47.328-08:00Hi Julia. I just wanted to thank you so much. Thes...Hi Julia. I just wanted to thank you so much. These posts make my day and help me so much. I am fighting skin cancer, and your blog and book help me keep fighting every single day. I just want you to know how incredible you are. Thank you for my life. Love, Hannahfreeasabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249176935084926539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-9250755267243102312011-12-14T18:44:06.809-08:002011-12-14T18:44:06.809-08:00I went to Chicago SPACE, and meant to say hi and t...I went to Chicago SPACE, and meant to say hi and tell you what your blog meant to me, but I didn't get a chance, you were such a busy bee! Know I loved the tour, it was wonderful, and know I love your blog just as much :)<br />Thank you for your words which never fail to make me reflect on my own life.megkhowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561688961079750395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-29274914456396360442011-12-14T18:40:26.350-08:002011-12-14T18:40:26.350-08:00Julia, as a 16 year old girl from a small town in ...Julia, as a 16 year old girl from a small town in New York who has rarely left her general area, your words are so inspiring. I can't wait for the time when I can travel and explore the rest of my life. I can't even put into words how this post, this one post, changed my outlook on change itself. You always seem like such a silly gal on youtube, but you really know how to write from the heart and speak the truth in a way perceptible to a 16 year old who fears change. I have always been scared of the things that are familiar and comfortable leaving, but this post, your words, they just completely changed my outlook on everything. I don't think I'll ever be able to tell you or the other starkids how much you mean to me, how much you inspire me to take risks and explore my strengths and work on my weaknesses. You have such a profound insightful outlook on things, and it makes me think. I can't wait for highschool to be over (Only a Junior though) and to go out and do these things, and find everything out first hand. I have you to thank for this, shall we say, new found excitement for everything. I was always the nerd, (Still am) but you and ALL of team starkid inspire me everyday to push the boundaries, don't let others get me down, because no matter what, I can always look to you guys. You are such an inspiration as an actress, director, writer and all things that you do. I can't tell you how much that means to me. Thank you, for this, for everything. Sorry if this is overly cheesy or anything, but you really have impacted me in a profound way. <3Haileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806614411300571452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-46531899845212508352011-12-14T14:57:21.227-08:002011-12-14T14:57:21.227-08:00Just found your blog today, and I know this is an ...Just found your blog today, and I know this is an old post but still...I wanted to leave a little comment to tell you how much this post resonated with me. None of my plans for next year is happening and it feels like my world is falling apart. And I know its not, its just a feeling, a loss of control. Panic, stress. Uncertainty. And this post reminded me that I don't have to know, and to expect the impossible. I'm still too afraid to actually DO that though, and I'm in a confused and depressed state of mind. But I think I'll come back here and read this post everyday until I feel better and truly believe it. Thank you!Emmlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801017380004885221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-34703927804056278222011-11-20T01:30:27.241-08:002011-11-20T01:30:27.241-08:00This really hit home; I'm one for agendas and ...This really hit home; I'm one for agendas and timetables as well. Thank you for this reminder that life is not over yet! :)Nesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221243558021620819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-28158125861325210652011-11-03T10:37:23.445-07:002011-11-03T10:37:23.445-07:00This was one of your first pieces of writing I eve...This was one of your first pieces of writing I ever read and it's one of my favourite blog posts of yours. It just speaks to me, it's so true and reading this made realize it for the first time. Thank you for helping me through everything, you're amazingkazzymetronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102718378192981270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-87063070724500551152011-11-01T15:07:21.998-07:002011-11-01T15:07:21.998-07:00Juls...thanks for having posted this a day before ...Juls...thanks for having posted this a day before my birthday! Exactly what I needed to start an amazing b-day day. Excellent and absolutely sincere, like you always do :)eri alejandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674181567479535391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-47237733910759454162011-10-21T12:22:20.429-07:002011-10-21T12:22:20.429-07:00You amaze me. Completely and utterly.
You are pos...You amaze me. Completely and utterly. <br />You are possibly the most inspirational person I have ever come across, and the people who don't know about you and your writing are extremely unlucky. You always seem to write exactly what I need exactly when I need to read, and for that I am sincerely thankful.Hannah xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879331907566353463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-12127959895426099912011-10-18T21:03:10.304-07:002011-10-18T21:03:10.304-07:00I just stumbled upon your blog and read through a ...I just stumbled upon your blog and read through a few of your posts. I have to say, I love your writing style and am your newest member! Happy to "meet" you!<br /><br />-KeriIvy Cladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307765640404949525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7020939237209432552.post-65904537829685093952011-10-05T23:40:47.364-07:002011-10-05T23:40:47.364-07:00I enjoyed this <3 and everyone deserves happine...I enjoyed this <3 and everyone deserves happiness :)Britney Monaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254764226995290343noreply@blogger.com