Society...Puh-lease.

Okay, so people base their entire self-esteem on something cannot even choose which side it’s on? That is ridiculous. Society says being "skinny" is what’s attractive, but then three minutes later it says loving your curves and being whatever way you are is perfect. So which is it?? I think even society is wondering.

Who is society anyways? Who says they deem what’s good and what’s bad, what’s hot and what’s not, what’s in and what’s out? I sure don't. I've always been one to march to the beat of my own drum, and when I was little I didn't know a thing about what anyone else thought, all I knew is what I thought about myself. I still only think that way. I don't go work out just because some imaginary people say being thin is what’s attractive...honestly do you think I care? I do not. One bit. No one is going to tell me how I want to feel or look, or what I want to do or say. I can and will make my own decisions; no one else will do it for me. But those imaginary people have made me stronger and a more independent and strong minded person. I don't change who I am for anyone else and I do what I want. If I feel like wearing sweatpants, I will. I wasn't born with a brain so someone else can control me; I don't see any of the connecting wires leaving my body...do you? I think everyone should just throw Society and its stupid thoughts out the window and make your own life about your own thoughts and feelings, not someone else’s.

In high school, I finally had a class worth taking. Teen-lit. Sounds stupid, I thought so too, but what my teacher did with it was amazing. She honestly taught real life lessons and things that everyone should understand. She taught us things that other teachers thought to be un-educational. Yeah right! I learned more in the 1 semester I had of that class, than I did my entire school career leading up to that semester of senior English.
That class alone, made a huge impact on what Society had to say to me....and it was officially nothing. Society has definitely taught me to do my own thing and be my own person and not be another measly follower.

Hygiene please and thank you.

Growing up has changed me in a lot of ways, but one way in particular. I am not a super freak germophobic crazy anti-touchy person, but hygiene is a huge deal to me. I do not and will not understand how people cannot brush their teeth daily, or shower regularly. FLIPPIN GROSS. Like we live in the 2000's in the United States of America. I know maybe your previous culture doesn't shower all the time, or can't--cool, I understand, but now you're in America, we have millions of showers, and I know there are lots of places you can shower and brush your teeth. It disgusts me. And I know how I think of others who smell, and I don't want people to be breathing through their shirts around me, so I refuse to go without showering. I feel horrible without it. I feel the same about brushing my teeth, it's like it makes me feel better knowing I have a shiny and beautiful smile, and not a smelly grimy one. I feel as though with growing up and becoming more mature, you need to take care of your personal hygiene and shower daily and brush your teeth. No one likes morning breath or body odor, Trust me. And if they do, they have larger issues than just hygiene. Growing up has taught me though you should not care about what others think, you should care about how others might think of you. As far as cleanliness goes that is. Growing up also taught me a ton about why you should be clean, it can affect your job prospects, relationships, as well as just living day to day life different because people will treat you differently, and I’ve learned that through personal experience and observing it. Sometimes, it is a good idea to consider others thoughts about you.