January 18th, 2011
I read this article in Teen Vogue a month or two ago, and I finally found an online version. If you didn't already know, Teen Vogue to me is like the Bible for Christians - I love it. Not only do I love the fashion, but I also there usually are some good articles in the back that I like to read. Anyways, I just wanted to share this specific article with you guys because it relates to our "beauty myth" exercise that we did at GLW. It's a pretty interesting article - Teen Vogue basically hosted a "round-table," as they like to call it, and had a few girls discuss body image. I feel like some of it, and some not, speaks to our beauty myth discussion. I encourage critical thinking while reading completely.
Go Figure
With Love,
Becca
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011
January 1, 2011
The first post of 2011!
I can't believe it's already a new year. Where did 2010 go?
Anyways, to start off the new year, I felt it would be appropriate to start with a list of my new years resolutions.
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - 11 for 2011
1. Focus more in school - stop complaining about it, for all you know it could be the easiest part in life
2. You see your future clearly, so broadcast it. Tell all those people who have taken it upon themselves to decide your future for you that you've made up your mind. Take a stand - you and only you can create your own destiny.
3. Put the "fat" crap to rest. You're not fat and you know it. Stop criticizing yourself and how much you eat and for gaining a pound or whatever it may be - you're beautiful. It's about time you realize it.
4. Take first chair at orchestra camp this year. Practice your heart out - you can do it.
5. Ignore everyone who talks sh*t about you and spreads untrue rumors. It doesn't matter what they say, as long as you know the truth.
6. When it comes to boys, don't over think it anymore. Let the pieces fall where they will and don't look back. Do what's right for you.
7. When it comes to tennis, ignore the pressure from your team and coach. Higgins is gonna say some nasty things when you lose, but don't let it get to you. You can't win everything, and even if he can't accept that know that you'll always win as long as you give a fight to the finish.
8. Continue taking advice from Coldplay lyrics. It somehow always helps.
9. Read more and stop computer-ing. You always say that you should stop, but you never act upon it. NOW is the time to do it.
10. Just because you're growing up doesn't mean you can't spend time with your parents. Always remember that, because you might lose them before you know it. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS: don't get so angry with them sometimes. All they're trying to do is keep you safe. You mean everything to them.
11. Always, ALWAYS, believe in yourself. You're an intelligent young woman, so there is no reason to have self doubt. Give yourself a chance to shine.
With Love,
Becca
The first post of 2011!
I can't believe it's already a new year. Where did 2010 go?
Anyways, to start off the new year, I felt it would be appropriate to start with a list of my new years resolutions.
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - 11 for 2011
1. Focus more in school - stop complaining about it, for all you know it could be the easiest part in life
2. You see your future clearly, so broadcast it. Tell all those people who have taken it upon themselves to decide your future for you that you've made up your mind. Take a stand - you and only you can create your own destiny.
3. Put the "fat" crap to rest. You're not fat and you know it. Stop criticizing yourself and how much you eat and for gaining a pound or whatever it may be - you're beautiful. It's about time you realize it.
4. Take first chair at orchestra camp this year. Practice your heart out - you can do it.
5. Ignore everyone who talks sh*t about you and spreads untrue rumors. It doesn't matter what they say, as long as you know the truth.
6. When it comes to boys, don't over think it anymore. Let the pieces fall where they will and don't look back. Do what's right for you.
7. When it comes to tennis, ignore the pressure from your team and coach. Higgins is gonna say some nasty things when you lose, but don't let it get to you. You can't win everything, and even if he can't accept that know that you'll always win as long as you give a fight to the finish.
8. Continue taking advice from Coldplay lyrics. It somehow always helps.
9. Read more and stop computer-ing. You always say that you should stop, but you never act upon it. NOW is the time to do it.
10. Just because you're growing up doesn't mean you can't spend time with your parents. Always remember that, because you might lose them before you know it. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS: don't get so angry with them sometimes. All they're trying to do is keep you safe. You mean everything to them.
11. Always, ALWAYS, believe in yourself. You're an intelligent young woman, so there is no reason to have self doubt. Give yourself a chance to shine.
With Love,
Becca
Thursday, December 23, 2010
December 23, 2010
With Love,
Becca
"You built me up, you gave me all. You gave me all that you had, and now I am home. [...] I am strong." My Love - SiaI've been listening to this song nonstop in the last few days, and just recently I started picking up on the lyrics. I heard these lines, and thought of what GLW did for me. It is all my feelings exactly. Thank you GLW, thank you.
With Love,
Becca
Sunday, December 19, 2010
"Don't ask, don't tell"
Sunday December 19, 2010
This morning I woke to this article, and I found it very interesting so I thought I'd share it with you. I feel like it is just the beginning of a long line of breakthroughs under human rights, especially for gay rights.
With Love,
Becca
This morning I woke to this article, and I found it very interesting so I thought I'd share it with you. I feel like it is just the beginning of a long line of breakthroughs under human rights, especially for gay rights.
"It is time to recognize that sacrifice, valor and integrity are no more defined by sexual orientation than they are by race or gender, religion or creed." -Barack ObamaHere's the article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_theticket/20101219/ts_yblog_theticket/in-a-historic-vote-the-senate-overturns-dont-ask-dont-tell
With Love,
Becca
Tumblr
Sunday December 19th, 2010
Figured I'd give tumblr a try. Check it out
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With love,
Becca
Figured I'd give tumblr a try. Check it out
intheironsea.tumblr.com
With love,
Becca
Friday, December 10, 2010
On a Special Day in History
December 10th, 2010
HAPPY UDHR DAY!
I hope everyone celebrated by wearing their lovely GLW shirt - I know I did. I wore my shirt all day at school, and I'll probably wear it some more tonight to the festival of lights in Olde Mistick Village.
HAPPY UDHR DAY!
I hope everyone celebrated by wearing their lovely GLW shirt - I know I did. I wore my shirt all day at school, and I'll probably wear it some more tonight to the festival of lights in Olde Mistick Village.
"Where after all do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home - so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any map of the world. Yet they are the world of the individual person: The neighborhood he lives in; the school or college he attends; the factory, farm or office where he works. Such are the places where every man, woman, and child seeks equal justice, equal opportunity, equal dignity without discrimination. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world." - Eleanor Roosevelt
With Much Love,
Becca
Sunday, November 14, 2010
To The Girls I Love
Novemeber 14th, 2010
They said women would never vote.
They said the titanic would never sink.
They said man would never fly.
We sometimes trust the wisdom of unwise people.
Cancer can't be cured today, but tomorrow marks a new beginning.
Dare to hope, and to believe.
I miss my lovely GLW girls so much!
Remember to dare to hope, dream, and believe in your dreams always.
With love,
Becca
They said women would never vote.
They said the titanic would never sink.
They said man would never fly.
We sometimes trust the wisdom of unwise people.
Cancer can't be cured today, but tomorrow marks a new beginning.
Dare to hope, and to believe.
I miss my lovely GLW girls so much!
Remember to dare to hope, dream, and believe in your dreams always.
With love,
Becca
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