On Our Alter Egos

Online and Off.

Perhaps our divergent selves, ridden with various levels of self-consciousness depending on where we are or who we're with, is simply just that: the person we choose to be in that given moment. In this regard, the internet - facebook, twitter, blogs - is no different than, say, a Halloween costume or masquerade mask (for all those balls we go to) in which our alter egos are free to break the mold of our daily responsibilities, or a business suit worn on the rare but occasional job interview during which we sit up straighter and make sure to groom our nails beforehand. What these moments have in common is our awareness of being scrutinized and judged, a hope of being admired and accepted, and a secret fantasy of lying on a beach with a martini and a good novel. Enjoy!