I read a blog last night of a friend of friend's (no I do not know her - but I accidentally clicked on her name on Instagram and ran across her blog - which I love). Anyway....she mentioned something about Instagram and how there are too many children on it....I AGREE. I have nothing against teens having Instagram - HOWEVER, I have a HUGE. YES. HUGE. issue with the things I keep seeing one there. You might be "hot" at 16....but that does not mean you should put up 102039448 pictures of yourself in a bikini....on the treadmill....on the street.....on your couch....on your bed....etc. One or two of you at the beach....swimming....okay. Or...how about 14 years old...in your bra and underwear - I don't think so. Self respect people. Self respect. But then what about the saying "If you've got it flaunt it." ??? (I know I started a sentence with but...sorry.) I am all for flaunting what you've got - if you work hard on having a nice body - do what you want with it. BUT (here we go again) the saying should come with an age limit. Like...."no flaunting until you are 30" - not catchy, I know. Whatever.
Came across this on Pinterest this morning - I have pinned it before, but had forgotten about it.
Everyone should live by this - including myself. I realize I do not, but I should.
I should start asking myself this everytime I speak.
Is it true? - Generally yes. I have been known to exaggerate (slightly) but...I have never really been criticized for lying. I mostly get in trouble for being too open or honest. Oh well. People could hate me for worse things.
H is where I run into trouble. Is it helpful? - Well obviously....I think it is helpful. You probably don't, but I do.
Is it inspiring? Probably not. I have never been very inspiring - guess I'll work on that.
Is it necessary? - Rarely.
Is it kind? Depends whether or not I like you. Actually, yes. What I say is USUALLY kind - I like most everyone. I do criticize though - openly. I like to think of the mean things I say as "constructive criticism." Kidding....I need to be nicer.
