What’s this blog about?

This may be the only seriously written text you see on this blog (everything else is also serious, but written in a way I feel is more digestible).

'From Me to Who', was created to remind individuals that the human experience is a shared experience. It is never the same, although we may see similarities through shared stories and ideas. Often, it is those similarities that cause us to feel socially connected. There is solace in knowing that we are all connected by our shared experience of what it is to be human.

The blog is written by Thebdrop, inspired by personal experience. speaking on issues and proposing potential solutions or positive habits to integrate/trial for yourself.

The structure and content is dynamic. However, the characteristics of sarcasm and text talk are constant.

Yours truly,

MARCH?!

Hey, hi, hello,

So it’s March, the end of March actually. However that happened, I couldn’t be the one to explain, but I hope you are doing the wellest (yes, not an actual word).

Three months into the year, and you’re doing great! The beginning of the year is always an awkward time. Whether things are happening by popping out of the blue, implementations aren’t quite working out or are working for you, OR you’ve managed to somehow remain the same and steady from the year prior. *big thumbs up ft a hug* Figuring it all out is something else, realising and becoming okay with change occurring or not is also something else in it's own right.

This time around, I want to talk a little about stress and somewhat anxiety, as it is something that we all experience. From small daily moments to the extensive and ongoing. It's something we can not avoid. Although, stress is not something that one should try to dodge, it's caused by our perception of surrounding events. Something that influences physiological or bodily changes. It has been said for a long time that excessive stress has direct correlations to chronic diseases, right, but hear me out for a second.

There was a study done in the Americas (yes, the Americas) about this exact concept, despite the popular belief (lol), it is actually the participants BELIEF that stress is harmful that increases the likelihood of it impacting individuals quality of life/expectancy.

Another study put participants through spontaneous public speaking tasks in front of a panel of judges that were instructed to provide critical none verbal feedback throughout presentations, to throw off said participants. Same thing, participants who thought of stress as harmful, didn’t die, but perceived the physiological changes such as increased heart rate and muscular contractions and associated them with more with anxiety paralysis. Although these symptoms are also categorised by the fight of flight response which are essential in survival and our ability to push through situations, inherently TAKING ACTION... or freeze depending on how you think about the stressful situation. . So for those who viewed their stress as a mobiliser, the task at hand was responded to the with intent.

While this sounds great in theory, right. Well, if you can’t imagine it for yourself, I have a few things to think about/try the next time you’re feeling a little tangled.

Try leaning into something creative! Draw, paint, collage, for us on the process and actions rather than what it is you’re physically making. You’ll be surprised by how you feel in addition to what you end up creating.

Immerse yourself in nature! Kick your shoes off and sink your toes in a good patch of grass. Reconnect with the Earth. You can do this at your home, go to a park or even shift the scenery and go to the beach. Remember, it’s just about reconnecting with nature, not specifically grass. :)

Be active! Go for a walk, by yourself, allowing the time to be used to focus on breathing and spotting the beauty in your surroundings. with a friend or family member. If you’re with someone, perhaps you can have them help you to rationalise the buzzing thoughts. This time with your pal could even simply be used to catch up!

Feed your inner child, do something that you have done in a while.

Dance, sing, shout, express yourself!!!

Self expression is a process, but you’ll get there.

In the end it will all be okay, and if it’s not… then it’s NOT THE END. <3

yours truly,

FEBruary, what was that?

Hey, hi, hello,

It’s Feb, we missed a month. That’s okay because we’re here talking now.

Recently, I’ve been considering career options or whatever you’d like to call it, been to the doctors office more times than I’d like and lowkey scared of the trajectory of my life in general. It’s been an interesting time. BUT I’ve also met and/or spoken to a few more people than I have in a while. Sooo, let’s talk about it.

When the turn of events is considered, individuals must remember that what is out of their control cannot be continually stressed over, like you can, but why? (if you have an answer to that, you’re thinking too hard!).

Time must take its course while you muster through the stuff that is in your control. Which is usually the way you react to things that can’t be controlled.

Apologies if that isn’t news to you, think of it as a reminder (reminders are nice *nods*). 

Next up, the people that I was talking about. It’s been a mini personal goal of mine to have more meaningful interactions with people. This is sometimes a little difficult for me since I don’t go out and about much (like on my own and stuff, idk ya gurl likes simple tings) and get stuck in my head (lol); I thought I just wasn’t social for a long time because of this. I was really out here thinking I was uninteresting and stuff like that, especially when I’d get stuck in my head and miss opportunities to respond in conversational settings (that was annoying, and actually still is sometimes). In turn, avoidance was adopted; I would go to, we’ll say, great lengths to avoid interactions (I’m cringing and giving myself the ick right now, but it is what it is). Perhaps I forgot the be the friend first trick.

That said, this is my reminder to you to open yourself up and see what happens. Don’t hold yourself back because you’re afraid to mess up or make a fool of yourself. We all do, and that acceptance of humility is an element that makes you more relatable and, dare I say, likable. Like damn, they’re so human; I love that.

Mm, to recap: you’re a baddie, be yourself, do you and time will do its thing. <3

P.s soz for getting personal. Sharing even a short story, I feel translates a little better. This as much a little ‘fun’ read as a read for thought and encouragement

Yours truly,

2023, thankyou.

With 2023 newly passed us, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a safe and happy new year!

TheBdrop has required a lot of learning but has also provoked trust and growth, as all processes do. It makes me so proud to be learning live and in public with you. I often remind myself that you have to be your own biggest fan first, though with you in my corner, the journey has felt fuller than ever.

All in all, I want to use this opportunity to thank you for joining the ride. It means so much to me that you are a part of this community, my world, moreover, this process.

That’s pretty much all that I wanted to say right now. That, and the usual mention of keeping an eye out for new releases: art, pods and blogs. There will be more talk about all that jazz later; thank you, stay safe and enjoy the holiday.

Yours truly,

the intro.

Hi there!

So this time, I want to let you in on a little. The whole who are we, perhaps a brief why are we and somewhere in there, we will pop a what are we moment… maybe a little bit about me, then feel free to ask anything else and I’ll talk about it in the coming podcast (yes they’re making a come back).

Let’s start with who we are, and who am I. First off, I tend to say ‘we’ a lot here, and on the other interfaces of this beautiful website, the word is everywhere. Despite the fact that TheBdrop is one person, personally, I’m manifesting the day that fact provides the same surprise that Tame Impala gave me when I found out that ‘they’ were only one cool dude. Nonetheless, I’m one woman (in moments, every woman), Isabella. The art nerd, but not really an art nerd, just a girl who’s obsessed with the flow state. The girl who believes on some days that she can, from the wise words of Miley Cyrus, move mountains, and on others feel as though rolling out of bed is a bit of a misherrino (for those wondering, it’s “mission” smh). Either way, every day is an adventure where the future meets the present. The place where myself, you or anyone can decide what we do with the moment we’re in.

Aside from that, this one gal has a dream! Of a holistic view towards health with art making at its core, an approach that is accessible to all people. Through teaching and reminding individuals of the benefits of exploring various mediums and processes surrounding creating. We together can mobilise and publicise the conversation. What makes you feel good when you’re creating art? Inevitably provoking curiosity to explore that question and themselves. This question also highlights the operations of forming a piece rather than the outcome. Although I’ve only said “art” this term, at least in this space is inclusive of journaling, painting, writing, drawing, collaging, sculpting, and even mediums like music or film production, among many more incredible forms because the act of creating is much more important than the output or time used.

In other news, TheBdrop what is that name? I know it’s waltzed through your mind at some point, and if you haven’t… well I’m going to talk about it either way. Sometimes I think I could or should change it. If you don’t think about it, it’s my name, nothing more and nothing less. Though, if you ask me, it has a million different meanings. The first and literal reason is Theneedledrop, yknow.. the internets busiest music nerd. Give him a lil search (I’m really out here advertising to some dude whos videos I haven’t seen in years). Anthony, if you’re reading this, you will always have a place in my heart (hehe <3). Soo yeah, there was that and the animal, bees are pretty effn cool with the whole pollination and honey thing going on. Not to mention Barry Bee Benson, the most iconic little jazz meme ever. Adding to the musical theme of the name. Think about the best beat drop you’ve ever heard, I want TheBdrop to be symbolic of that feeling and inspire people to create that for themselves.

Apologies for being the person who jumps head first into things, only to think sometime after. i appreciate you!!!

Ciao :)

Should’ve written an intro to the brand.

Hi. Welcome to this thing we’ll call a blog. :)

I want to talk about one thing in particular, and I may repeat myself a little or venture off-topic (I’m new, leave me be) as you do when you’re passionate and when these thoughts often float around your mind. Full steam ahead with the whole timeline thing that’s not a thing, but definitely feels like one. Maybe it is a result of having been born into the digital age. A time when everything was beginning to move faster, with the internet speeding up ‘communication and connectivity’ and access to information being no further than your pocket. In contrast, slowly jacking with every brain’s reward system and sense of control.

It's pretty bizarre how social media has woven its way into so many individual lives, despite the different experiences taking place each day. Something to think about, according to research conducted by Associate Professor Tanya Notley et al., four in five Australian adults are using three or more media platforms per week. Yet, all five have different lives and daily happenings. How has social media become the only constant in so many lives? I ask this question rhetorically, for you to ask yourself why you use it and if what you’re doing online can take another form offline.

Moving on to touch on the whole timeline concept..

This topic may come up again in the future of this blog. Just saying. Aside from that, notice how everyone with access to digital media happens to spend so much time using social media. I wonder how many of those people have felt that dreaded 'life delay’. Personally, there’s been many moments of existential crisis because I, myself, am not sure of the trajectory of my life, thinking what I am doing in this portion of my life is not enough, and is not meaningful when it really is. But seeing people do things you’re not can be conflicting. Not to say this sort of feeling wasn’t existent both the digital age (there’s more I want to say about this later), but RIGHT NOW.. it feels different because we are experiencing it with little to no warning (but who could warn us).

Sorry for the moment of meltdown… Look, I don’t want to think of another way of saying this, BABES, YOUR LIFE IS YOUR JOURNEY, AND NONE OF THIS SH*T IS LINEAR. You’re wherever you’re at for a reason. Let’s say you look back to this time last year. You were NOT the same version of yourself that you are today. I know there are so many things you want to do, but one step at a time, one day at a time. You will get there, meanwhile, work on acknowledging the moments that surround you. I believe in you!

Yours truly,