"I'm just going to be me, whoever that is." - Bob Dylan

This quote inspires me and has influenced my life more than just about any quote I can think of. In fact, it was one of two senior quotes when I graduated high school last year. (The other came from the song La Vie Boheme from the musical Rent - also known as my favorite musical ever - "To days of inspiration, playing hooky, making something out of nothing, the need to express, to communicate, to going against the grain, going insane, going mad.") 


I have very little in my life figured out - and I am the first to admit that. My future is an abyss, but instead of being dark and looming, it is a loud and colorful cacophony of ideas and possibilities. It excites me more than words can express, even though it is incredibly frightening at times. 


With this quote, Bob Dylan unwittingly reminds me that it's okay that I'm still exploring and don't have anything figured it - the reassurance I definitely need when everyone around me has a set path and passion. I have lots of ideas, thoughts and interests - and I'm striving to balance them all. 


That's where this blog comes in. 


I've always been a bit envious of niche bloggers and people who have their passions and interests organized into an identity. Face it - its all around us, whether through the internet or in real life - we all have friends (or at least acquaintances, or perhaps even bloggers) with singular passions, whether it be music, fashion, literature, sports - what have you. 


I've never been like that - and I have a string of failed niche blog attempts to prove it. This blog (AKA Emily Unedited) is the anti-niche - a place where I can put all my thoughts, interests, commentary and obsessions in one place. I've decided to stop fighting my multiple interests and let them grow here - a place that's going to be as as diverse as my personality, a home to everything I find fun, interesting and exciting - which is just about everything.

Don't believe me?

This blog will cover fashion, literature, knitting, music, travel, health, beauty, film, weddings, fitness, photography, television, pop culture, poetry, theatre, sewing, history, journalism, podcasts, shopping, magazines, DIY, social media, food...and whatever else strikes my fancy.


Sound intriguing? I thought so - and thus, Emily Unedited was born. Come along for the ride - I have no idea where it's going to lead.