I just filmed a really long and draining serious video about race and police brutality so I'm
kind of all about this right now.
In my notes, all I have written down is "just go with it, be loose, and have fun".
So I'm just gonna go with it, be loose, and have fun.
For International Women's Day this Sunday, a lot of women on YouTube have been doing
this tag called #DearMe where they give advice to their younger selves.
I'm gonna link some of my favorites below just because they're all from wonderful ladies,
and why wouldn't I be excited to share with you more wonderful ladies?
So here is my fun, loose advice to my high school self:
Don't hate on other girls too much.
I know it's something that's kind of ingrained in all women but it's not other girls' fault
and you shouldn't hate them simply for not living up to patriarchal standards.
Don't slut shame other girls because I know it's mainly because you yourself feel pretty
sexually inadequate.
You're a virgin in high school and I'm sorry to tell you that that unfortunately does not
change for quite awhile.
But don't worry, it happens.
And also the whole idea of virginity is just based off of heteronormative patriarchal constructs
to judge a woman's value and you would have been a lot better off if you had known this
in high school.
DOn't base your worth on other guys thinking you're hot.
You ARE hot, but you're so much more than a ~rockin' bod and killer face~.
Pay attention to Kate Chopin...Chopan?
I'm sorry you still don't know how to say her name.
You read The Awakening for AP Lit but you don't actually read it you just Sparknotes
it and you'll just be left wondering what kind of feminist mysteries you missed out
on.
Avoid making out with that one guy junior year because his tongue is like an octopus
and it will swallow your face.
He's also gonna try and make you feel super guilty for not wanting to date him, so try
and avoid that whole "nice guy" persona if possible.
Do your Algebra 2 homework because you end up getting a C in that class and that's the
difference between you having a super fucking awesome honors sash that the lack of makes
you feel inadequate for the rest of your life.
It's like I'm kidding, but I'm not really kidding.
Don't ignore your mental health issues.
I know that you feel that you might be overreacting or it's not that big of a deal, but it's that
kind of shame and guilt that makes you avoid getting treatment for a really long time,
which in the end actually ends up benefiting you a whole lot.
Be proud of being a Ravenclaw but strive to be a Gryffindor.
Your proudest moments are gonna be the ones where you're courageous and you do things
that scare the shit out of you.
You should drink more.
Just kidding you shouldn't more.
Eh...you should drink more.
The overwhelming question that a lot of multiracial people find themselves asking is "what the
f*ck am I?"