My Journey Through Life

And other wonderful things...

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Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

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I love you.

To all of the people on tumblr who are pro-anorexic and pro-bulimic; who are struggling every day to survive; who believe they are fat and ugly and imperfect...pay attention. 

You should know the truth about yourself...the things that other people may not tell you as much as they should: You are beautiful. You deserve to be happy. You are not a bad person and you are not alone. You belong to the world, and the world belongs to you. You are strong and capable.

Stay tuned...

Sarah

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Who am I?

Well, first and foremost, I am an undergraduate student at American Public University (it is an online school). I am working toward a B.A. in Psychology. After that, I plan on attending the University of Washington for graduate school. I am creating this blog for a few reasons. First, I want a place to share my experiences as a student, as a woman, and as an individual attempting to find a place in this world.

Secondly, I strongly believe that people should define themselves based on who they are, and not what they look like. I am still struggling with this, even at the ripe old age of 27. I think it is a real shame that people are still judged on appearances alone. Earlier this year, I went to a job interview. This interview was for a customer service position at a company that sold health supplements, organic products, etc. The interviewer was an attractive and physically fit man in his 30's (I'm guessing). I was a bit more nervous going into this interview than I usually am. Why? Because of the products the company sold. Interestingly, the man interviewing me made a point to mention how much physical activity was required in the position I was interviewing for. He mentioned this so many times that I got the feeling that I was being judged, not on my resume or actual abilities, but on my appearance (i.e. his views on what he felt I was and was not capable of). Needless to say, I didn't get the job.

Third, I am hoping to use tumblr as a way to reach others who are like-minded and looking to explore the world using the contents of their minds and hearts, and not their reflections in the mirror.

Stay tuned...

Sarah