MDM's Next Top Blogger: The Final Face Off

The final moment has come for all of us to make the ultimate choice... of who will be the first ever MDM's Next Top Blogger.

From 18 Finalists, we are now faced with the difficult task of choosing between two equally gifted writers.

For their final task, Krystyna and Sierra were asked this question:

"Why should you be MDM's Next Top Blogger?"

... and here's what they have to say to all of us:

A question I had to dig deep into myself to find an answer to. Am I doing this competition for the money, or the title? It is, after all, the reason most of us decide to enter into a modeling competition or anything similar of the sort- for the prizes. I guess one could call it shallow, but we sometimes delude ourselves into thinking that we are saints of some sort- I've decided, personally, that St. Sierra wouldn't ring so well for me. I guess, only being human, I did join MDM's Next Top Blogger for a bit of both.

However, I remember filling out my application singlemindedly that I wanted to work at this blog. As most of you know, MDM was a dormant blog for some while before Noelle decided to come back. I was always inspired and completely fascinated by Noelle and Isabella's writing- how they connected with their audiences to feel like they are talking right at you, how they make you laugh and cry at their jokes and misfortunes and downfalls- because a good writer knows how to write. But a great writer knows how to make your emotions flow. It wasn't actually until Colton (yes, the very same Colton who was on this competition) told me one day- "Hey, check MDM, looks like you're my competition for MDM's Next Top Blogger." Colton, if you're reading, you may not remember this, but it is simply one of those special days that stick out of my mind like those sharp dog collars that pitbulls and dobermans always seem to wear (my neighbor's dog has one, the dog is completely terrifying).Good writing can change somebody's life, for better or worse.

An infuential magazine like Eternity changes peoples' lives! I want to be able to do the same with my writing someday.

I could label my reaction in several well characterized words, but I guess I will tell everybody the whole story of what I did- so you can choose your reaction. After I read his comment, meaning to type a response to his guestbook comment (I completely forgot to, oh well) I went to MDM to check it out. If you could run- ahem, sprint- to a website, surely I made the gold medal dash just then. I read the post, oh maybe about 5 or 50 times, and my jaw dropped. I think I made another gold medal dash- this time around my house, freaking out- thank God I'm pretty sure I was alone at home when that occured, how embarassing, right?

I like to think of writing as my "call." I seem to gravitate towards any writing opportunity like a gigantic magnet. Truly, I would like to find a career in writing. One of my dreams is to attend Brown. For those of you whom don't know what that is, its one of the best universities in my country, the United States, and it is famously known for it's rigorous standards in both academics and writing.

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I've learned so much from this competition and I am sincerely sad to see that it is coming to a close, but truly it has been one of the most memorable and positive experiences I have experienced so far in my life. I honestly wouldn't have traded anything to have missed this chance- it was one of a kind. Thank you Memoires of A MeDoll, for teaching me, guiding me, and giving me a chance.

Eternally grateful,

Sierra

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"So, why should I be MDM's Next Top Blogger?" 

I sit at the small, over-cluttered work space on which my laptop resides. I contemplate my words, and think about all of the possible outcomes... From a room in the distance, I hear my cousin shout out to me "Kryssy! Czy z mleka skondensowanego? Nie mogę go znaleźć w spiżarni!"  (Kryssy! Have we run out of condensed milk? I can't find any in the pantry!) Oh no, a catastrophe. We're out of condensed milk. That means, no cheesecake for dessert. "Oczywiście, droga Stefania, jesteśmy. Lepiej idź do sklepu i kupię. Nie powinno byćwystarczająco dużo pieniędzy w misce na ladzie. Miłej zabawy!"  (Clearly, dear Stefania, we are. You had better go down to the shop and buy some. There should be enough money in the bowl on the counter. Have fun!) 

As Stefania leaves the house, I think some more about this post. I then think about my assignment. "No, blogging takes priority", I think to myself.

Why should I be MDM's Next Top Blogger? 

Well, I think I have earned it. I have made it this far, and I am still going strong, but that doesn't fulfil the requirements of the question, now does it? 

Originally, I signed up for this competition to write for this blog. I love this blog, I read it every day! I could think of no greater privilege than to write for such a successful blog with over 1000 followers!

But now that the end of the competition is within my grasp, I am starting to question my motifs. Am I really here for the honour of a position on this blog? Or am I here for the title? The money? The possibility of becoming "elite" or "famous" on Stardoll. Becoming well known, possibly even get an achievement. I have always wondered how it would feel to see my own face (or MeDolls face) on the cover of a prestigious magazine. 

(My amazing photoshopping skiiiiiilzzzz :P)

Now that I'm thinking about it, do I really want fame? Many rich singers and performers in the world are always going on about how "you can have all the money in the world and have nothing to do with it". There are stardollar prizes, and I could always do with a bit of extra cash, but is that what I want? There is an extension of my membership. That would be handy, I only have about 50 or so days left before I need to extend. But is that what I want?

I think it would be fair to say that I should be MDM's Next Top Blogger because I have a very good handle on the English language, I will post frequently, I have immaculately punctuated posts, so they'll be easy to understand, I will post about relevant things, but they all fade into insignificance when I think about why I really should be here.

I should be MDM's Next Top Blogger because from the beginning all I have wanted is to write for Memoires Of A MeDoll, and until my wish is granted, I always will. I will never give up on this blog, and that's a promise.

If you disagree, that's your choice, but how can you say no to Puss in Boots?

Hopefully, until next time *crosses fingers*

xx

Krystyna

The outcome is within your hand dear MDM follower.

Vote for your favorite Top Blogger for the last time here.

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1.) TITLE OF MDM'S NEXT TOP BLOGGER 

2.) 14 MONTHS SUPERSTAR CODE (inclusive of 200 Stardollars weekly allowance coming to a total of 2,800 Stardollars 

3.) 500 Stardollars Cash 

4.) Permanent Writer Position at Stardoll's first ever Lifestyle Blog, medollmemoires.blogspot.com

Disgusted

If you failed to read the topic of this discussion, please know that I am absolutely disgusted.

Now let me tell you why.

Recently, I read a post made by Gossipgirl4real.

And if you somehow bypassed that post, please take a look before continuing to read mine.

http://medollmemoires.blogspot.com/2011/06/mean-little-liar.html

The topic she was speaking about had to do with a Stardoll club and a girl that posted a topic in said club. This girl basically said she was gorgeous and elite. She furthered the topic by posting a link to a picture that she claimed was her. And the photo of the girl she linked them to was gorgeous. 

No sooner than she posted this topic, people left replies putting this girl down. They said her mouth was too big, her head was big, etc. Come to find out, of course, she was not the girl in the photo.

And after gossipgirl4real posted the incident on MDM, comments came rolling in.

First they mentioned that she was a bitch and a delusional liar.

Excuse me if I'm wrong, but weren't you upset with her because she was being mean?

It's a little hypocritical to say demeaning things about her after you get upset with her for doing just the same thing. If you disagree with the behavior of someone else, why act just like them?

After readings those few comments, I posted one of my own that reads:

This behavior is sad and pathetic. I often times wonder what drives people to do such things. 

I do, however, agree with the anonymous commenter. This post was meant to validate that this girl was in fact, rude and nasty. And to all of us, behavior like that is unacceptable. Unless of course we are the ones exhibiting this behavior in opposition to someone that has recently exhibited similar behavior. If you find that her attitude and ignorance are completely unacceptable, then why must you turn the other cheek and become just as nasty, if not nastier that she is? What kind of person does that make you? 

If you wish to make an example of her to others in order to show that people shouldn't act this way, you shouldn't do so by treating her the way she treated others. That just regenerates the cycle.

Not too long after I commented, more comments began to pour in.

They were all saying and suggesting that she was just trolling, and it was just a prank.

And due to those facts, it was okay?

No, it isn't okay. If you use time out of your day to demean others all for the purpose of a prank, I feel sorry for you. And no, I'm not saying let's go around being peachy to everyone one we meet. I have no intentions of being peachy to those who I dislike for just reasons. However, I don't run around looking for trouble; and looking to upset someone. 

And you say that Stardoll users that cannot take a joke should avoid the real world? That is complete fucking bullshit. For one second, let's not think about the club members who should have known it was a prank, and she was trolling. Let's look at the girl in the photo, who is absolutely gorgeous, if I haven't already mentioned. She was thrown into something that has nothing to do with her. And she had people who didn't even know her, scrutinizing her at the hands of someone else.

If any of you believe that's okay, get some help.

Let's all take a step back, and look at this from a conceited point of you. Imagine if that girl in the photo was you. Would you be okay to stumble onto this conversation and find that you were being told that you were ugly, when people saying you were ugly may not have seriously thought that, but were just throwing out insults to get back at the person who first insulted them?

The whole idea of this trolling and pranking at the expense of someone we don't know is sick.

I am disgusted by those actions. Furthermore, I am disgusted with myself for having once been similar to this girl. Never again, will I attempt to make someone who has brought no harm or ill feelings towards me, feel like shit. People like her remind me everyday what kind of person I never want to become.

Don't shove a peace sign up my ass and call me happy.

I'm not preaching peace and love for all.

I am simply asking you all to take a step back and consider someone else before you consider yourself.