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July 21, 2014
Big Brother & After.
Some of you might not know but last year I was part of Big Brother, and boy was it an adventure. To be part of such a big show was very exciting but also very nerve-racking. Since I was a little girl I’ve always watched the show and said to myself “One day I’ll get on that show” and funny enough, I did. I know what you’re probably thinking… “DREAM BIGGER GIRL!” but I’m someone that is constantly looking for a new adventure and I always thought the show would be so much fun to be part of. When can you ever shut off from the world, turn off your phone for days on end and not answer anyone? When can you get away with not going to work and sun bake all day every day? NEVER! The hardest thing for me was going in as an intruder, it was like starting at a new school. You weren’t sure who would accept you or if anyone would even like you. The feeling that I had the night I went into the house is something I will honestly never forget. You walk through those doors like a dog with it’s tail between it’s legs. You have big flashing lights shining down on you and you’re about to meet 12 random people that have already formed a bond over the last 2 months. It’s safe to say I was shitting myself. Everything you do half Australia is watching and judging your every move but that honestly didn’t bother me. I knew going into the show I would get your “Lovers” and “Haters” so it was pretty easy for me to deal with what came after. I have pretty thick skin, so the ‘haters’ never got to me. I looked at the whole experience like I was on school camp with all my friends and I didn’t take it too seriously. I know I’ve got a pretty dominating personality so I knew not everyone would like me, but I made some amazing friendships in the house, which are all still going strong today. I knew I was never going to win, but for me, my experience was so amazing and in my eyes, I felt like I did win. Leaving the show, I knew I was coming back to a life that I love, with friends and family that I could never replace, so it was like a double win. I couldn’t recommend Big Brother more, but I would definitely make sure you’re aware of the negatives that can come your way after the show, one of which is online bullying. Online bullying is something that is becoming more and more of an issue, and who knows if it will ever stop but being on such a high broadcasted show, these are the negatives you have to be aware of. These ‘trolls’ can be hurtful so I would make sure you are aware of both the amazing positives and inevitable negatives before auditioning for the show. If you know who you are, and are confident in yourself, then go for it, you certainly won’t regret it! To be honest, I would do it all over again if I could, in fact I might even try my luck and audition again next year! Big Brother is over for now but it’s definitely an experience I’ll never forget and I’m so looking forward to bigger and better things to come.