Just wanted to say my thanks as well, but in a bit different way! I don’t know if you know it or not, but you’re such an inspiration for so many people. The class you have, the way you handle everything, is just such a good example, not just in our little km sphere, but for life in general. You’re truly an example to follow and someone other jkkrs and i definitely look up to. So beyond all the love you have for km, and the effort you put in to provide others with understanding of the cultural nuances relating to them bc of that love, thank you for being yourself!
And though perhaps it may not mean much, i hope you know there are people that are definitely cheering you on! Hope that life rewards you for being the special person you are and you’re surrounded by love, peace, happiness and success wherever you go because you more than deserve it! 🤍🤍🤍
Anon, I hope you know how much this message means to me.... I've written and rewritten several drafts in response to this, but none of them felt quite right...
Honestly speaking, I've never been the type of person who enjoys attention or being at the center of discourse. Even now it still freaks me out a little to see this name and this blog being circulated online, however small this corner of the internet may be.
One of the reasons why I decided to make a separate Twitter account for dalloga was because I wanted to control, even a little bit, the way in which my words got spread. As some of my post started to travel out of this Tumblr sphere, I wanted to hold on to a sense of agency over the process, even knowing how impossible that may be in an digital culture that's to some extent dominated by a boundary-blurring entitlement towards strangers...
While I know that most of the backlash I've received comes from a place of immaturity and insecurity, I'd be lying if I said that it didn't still sting.
But despite all that, I come back because I want to keep on contributing whatever I can to conversations that I feel qualified to comment on.
And more than anything, it's an incredible comfort to see and hear how this blog has played even a minor role in prompting others to be a little bit more thoughtful in how they consume content as a fan. The respect and consideration towards cultures and languages different from one's own... the prioritization of fact, reason, and empathy... all of that and more has been so encouraging to see.
I'm by no means a perfect human or translator, but I'm grateful nonetheless for the trust and support you've given me so far. For as long as I can, at a pace that is sustainable for me and my mental health, I want to run this blog in a way where I can continue to be deserving of it.
Before this gets too long— thank you anon for taking the time to send me this incredibly kind message. I hope life returns that same kindness to you twofold and that you're also surrounded by love, peace, and happiness wherever you go 💜💜💜