How many things have you said lately that you only said because you were looking to get someone’s approval? Whether it was “go giant’s” because you didn’t want your boyfriend to think his girlfriend doesn’t like sports (which is the actual truth), or “man I love (insert band here)” because all your friends like them (even though you really don’t). You know what people really appreciate above all else? Honesty. Being real. I’ve tried getting into Bon Iver, but I just can’t. And I have no problem admitting that, despite the praise he’s been getting from most of my friends these days. Because this is me and if you don’t like it, there’s the door. I’m not going to pretend to like something, or pretend to feel a certain way, just so I can get a pat on the back from somebody else. If that’s what you choose to do then fine. We’re all different. But I don’t respect you. I have much more respect for the one person who says “I just don’t get what’s so great about The Beatles”, or the girl who supports her boyfriend’s loyalty to his favorite sports team without putting on this front like she actually gives a shit whether they win or lose.

Be real. Be Honest. Be true to yourself. Forget what other people say or think. The only thing that should matter to you is YOU. If your friends don’t wanna hang out with someone who doesn’t like their favorite band, they’re not your friends. If your boyfriend is THAT mad because you really don’t care all that much that the giants won the superbowl, find a new boyfriend.

Just be yourself. You’re awesome. And if somebody can’t see that…then fuck ‘em.