Hello Yakari

Funny, isn't it? When we are shy and retiring, we are criticised. When we do something about that and display confidence and a more bullish attitude, we are criticised for being too "cocky" and arrogant.
"I started to write - to photograph myself in great light"

^^^^^

Great line.

All the very best
Ben

Perfect way of saying. You set the course of your love life.
I like it. beautifully penned.

No matter what we do people will find something wrong with us. We have to please ourselves first and foremost. You said it so well. Take care