I Was Born This Way

Bullying. Remember when this was something we only had to worry about from neighborhood kids or our school mates? Granted it sucked then but at least you could return home and be in a safe environment with your family. For Kids and adults today bullying has penetrated the privacy of our homes and threatens to still our joy and will to live.



We have been bombarded with so many tragic stories of young people ending their lives because of what someone said or did. When does it stop? I was inspired to write this after reading the comments under one of my favorite YouTube videos. Instead of saying kind things about the young woman people were instead bashing her and saying rude things about her appearance, how much money she makes, and the validity of her relationship. What makes a person so upset that they feel the only way to relieve their pain is to inflict it upon others.



Even in the blogging community you will find bloggers bullying one another and for what? We are all doing the same thing. Not one person is better than another. I can't even go on Pinterest without seeing people have long winded arguments because one person decided to share their honest and innocent opinion. What is wrong with people?



The age old rule still applies if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all. Simple as that. And when someone makes a comment that is rude you can stop the cycle by either responding in a kind manner or simply ignoring them. Because in the end that person that felt the need to attack you online probably gets harassed on a daily basis in his or her own life. So you replying rudely will only feed their anger and then this vicious cycle of online bullying will never end.



I am so honored to be involved in the Born This Way Foundation! Lady Gaga has done volumes to bring awareness to bullying and she continues to spear head the anti-bullying campaign through her Born This Way Foundation. For the back to school season, Lady Gaga and Office Depot have joined forces to encourage todays youth to feel confident about their individuality. Office Depot has created products specifically for this cause, including “Bravery Bracelets,””Kindness Sticks” Post-it notes, limited-edition sharpie pens, and empowerment gift cards. Each item is printed with a kind and positive message.



Thank you to Seventeen magazine for sending me an empowerment gift card! Without hesitation I made my way to the local Office Depot and went browsing for school supplies. I picked up a few items to create my positive thinking notebook, which I will share with you all in the future. Here are a few shots of my Office Depot shopping trip!









If you haven’t yet please stop by your local Office Depot and support the Born This Way Foundation in their effort to #SupplyBravery. Also, spend a few moments today to read and memorize the three pillars of the Born This Way Foundation and help spread the word.







Stay Brave, Stay Kind, Stay Beautiful!!!

My message to you all with my favorite quote by Nicole Polizzi: