The Come Up

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"Better to be hated than loved for what you're not." - Marina And The Diamonds

 I come before you, a humbled, 18 year old. Here we are. 18 years later, 93024038 minutes wasted on complaining about how long it was taking this day to arrive, 28932094 seconds wasted on speaking of this moment, and now it's here. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just a reminder that tomorrow really isn't promised. It's a beautiful thing; getting to see 18, (pray that we make it to 21.) Today also symbolizes the moment when I stopped following any routine that I might have been following. Every day should actually be treated as a new day. Fuck all this "play it safe" business. Now is the time to follow your dreams. I'm sure gonna follow mine. I'd rather be content and know that I'm struggling for something I love, than struggle for something I despise.

 Not trying to be corny with the "follow your dreams" thing, but if you aren't following your own example, then what are you really setting yourself up for? You'll never be happy living in someone else's shoes; it's not your style. Let's face it. We all want the money and the "success" but what's it all worth in the end? What is money going to do for you right now that a little soul and happiness won't do for you? Buy the fashion industry if you want; be the "flyest nigga ouchea." YOU WON'T BE HAPPY. It's been known, yet we have these clones plugged into the systems. They don't hear me though.

Truthfully, stop looking up to Amber Rose's or other superficial icons and understand that inner beauty shouldn't be mainstream; it all depends on you. Be your fucking self, stop getting depressed when you see these caked up, fake butt, females on TV. They're just as unhappy as any other person trapped inside a box. Think about it. That's all I ask. I give you this food for thought on my birthday free of charge. This isn't about me, this isn't about getting my name out there. It's the message. Ciao
I'd like to thank anyone that wished me a happy birthday. It really stays with me throughout the entire day. Highly appreciate it. Bless y'all souls!