Stereotypes and the truth.

Stereotypes are one of the biggest parts of our society, especially American society that should not be a part of it. Stereotypes infuse hate very subtly into the minds of our children and lead to racist mindsets that separate different types of people. Stereotypes are used by us all whether we realize that we are using them or not.

I can say that almost, if not all of us have been affected by stereotypes. Me personally, i have overcome and lived through various stereotypes through out my life. I've been the cheerleader, the pageant girl, the fake 2 faced girl, the barbie doll, the gossiper, i've been through almost every spectrum of the stereotype rainbow.
So why do we stereotype? Why do people constantly need to feel like they need to categorize people, or label people? To this day, I still have no clear answer.

God created each and every one of us just the way he invisioned, the way he imagined, and in a sense, we are all perfect. Were the children of god,one big giant family somehow all connected in one way or another. I strongly believe that we are all beautiful in a way because god makes no mistakes. Stereotypes negative or positive, are a permanent part of our society, whether we want them to be or not.
Its in our natural subconscious to categorize and label people based on their appearance, clothes, hair, or just the way they look.

I used to be the girl that looked at someone and immediatley judged them, and subconsciously put them in a "group" or "stereotype." And what category they fell in determined if I would befriend them or not. TERRIBLE. I know. And I look back and realized how immature I was and how much I have grown since then.

Everyone deserves a chance. Just like the old seign says, "Dont judge a book by its cover." And I live by this quote every single day. I dont care how someone looks, how someone dresses, or how someone chooses to live. At the end of the day the only persons opinion that truly matters is the lord.

So next time you catch yourself "stereotyping" stop and think for a second. This person could be the one that becomes you next best friend, boyfriend/girlfriend or the one changes your life forever. Or the one whos life YOU change forever by fighting the stereotypes, and treating everyone like the lord wants us to. Equally.

Keep Fighting.

<3 Amanda

Inspiration and Motivation

Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face
You told me how proud you were, but I walked away
If only I knew what I know today.

I would hold you in my arms, I would take the pain away
Thank you for all you've done, forgive all your mistakes
There's nothing I wouldn't do to hear your voice again
Sometimes I wanna call you but I know you won't be there

I'm sorry for blaming you
For everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself by hurting you

Some days I feel broke inside but I won't admit
Sometimes I just wanna hide because it's you I miss
And it's so hard to say goodbye when it comes to this.



"Hurt" by Christine Aguilera had told the story of my life at one point. One point very recently. To this day I still listen to this song and think back to the old times where I once thought I had met "THE ONE." 2 and a half years I spent with this man, and to this day, I wouldnt have traded any of them for the world. They changed me as a person, I learned so many things from this, good and bad, and if it wasnt for him, I would not be the person I am today.
When he ended things with me, and I found out what he had all done behind my back, I thought my life was over. I didnt even know where to begin trying to pick things back up. I was broken, into millions of pieces, and I thought I was never getting up. I spent sleepless nights, crying, and asking God the same question: Why.
I didnt know why God wanted to see my suffer like this, and I would pray every night that God would give him back to me. It took me until just a few months to finally get my answer.
Just like the story, "People are sometimes put into your life for a reason, and sometimes for a season. Others are put there to last." With this man, he was put there for a reason, to help me understand how to love unconditionally, how to treat and respect another person, and how to ultimatley and genuinely care for another. It may have not been the picture perfect relationship. We had lots of bumpy roads and twists and turns, but all in all, I learned from this realtionship and grew. And changed.And today, I am a completley different person. Sronger, and Smarter. And if it wasnt for him, this change would not have happened.
I look back and realize what God did. And I thank him every chance I get, and I know that he has plans to prosper me, and not harm me. I walk by faith, not by sight.
I also wish that I could thank this man for everything, and apologize for all the hurt I caused him in our relationship. I was a terrible, mean person at one point. And I am not proud of half of my actions in that realationship, nor will I ever be. But I know we both learned from this, and grew into mature, adults.
I hope wherever he is, whatever he is doing, he is happy. and doing great. Because he completley deserves it. He is and always will be my first true love, and an amazing person. Always.

<3 Amanda