I recently stumbled upon a really great movement/company called Be Bona Fide. Here is their mission:
"Lets get real- we are not perfect.
The social media world is all about painting that perfect picture. Perfect kids, perfect vacations, perfect makeup, perfect body, and so on. Nowadays with technology at our fingertips we are all striving to portray that flawless image of how we want others to view us.
That is not real life; having struggles is real life. Those struggles have molded us to the people we are today.
BE B O N A • F I D E is a company started by two girls who have constantly compared themselves to that “perfect” social media world."
"Lets get real- we are not perfect.
The social media world is all about painting that perfect picture. Perfect kids, perfect vacations, perfect makeup, perfect body, and so on. Nowadays with technology at our fingertips we are all striving to portray that flawless image of how we want others to view us.
That is not real life; having struggles is real life. Those struggles have molded us to the people we are today.
BE B O N A • F I D E is a company started by two girls who have constantly compared themselves to that “perfect” social media world."
Moving to college has not been perfect. These last three months have been some of the most challenging I have ever been through. There are late nights where all I want to be is home in Salt Lake. There are times when all I want to do is hug my parents. There are tests that I didn't do well on even though I studied harder than ever. There are times when I simply felt like I didn't fit in with the people around me.
But through it all, I have learned some really important lessons. I have learned that I am independent and I can navigate the world on my own. I have learned that despite being states away, my friends and family love me and will drop anything to talk to me. I have learned that making friends and feeling like you belong takes time and you shouldn't rush it. Above all, I have learned that life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful. Because "perfection" is such a subjective word. My messy, tiring and thrilling life is perfect in its own imperfect way. The struggles I have been through have molded the person I am today and I wouldn't trade these last three months for anything.
So I encourage you to check out http://www.bbonafide.com
This movement is important because no one should feel pressure to portray perfection
xoxo and happy thanksgiving <3
Shannon
But through it all, I have learned some really important lessons. I have learned that I am independent and I can navigate the world on my own. I have learned that despite being states away, my friends and family love me and will drop anything to talk to me. I have learned that making friends and feeling like you belong takes time and you shouldn't rush it. Above all, I have learned that life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful. Because "perfection" is such a subjective word. My messy, tiring and thrilling life is perfect in its own imperfect way. The struggles I have been through have molded the person I am today and I wouldn't trade these last three months for anything.
So I encourage you to check out http://www.bbonafide.com
This movement is important because no one should feel pressure to portray perfection
xoxo and happy thanksgiving <3
Shannon