I hope that you don't invalidate your growth or success because you think it's too small or not important enough. But, if the actions benefit me - or other women - the spectatorship is decidedly less harmful. When I was in elementary school, I remember how thrilled I would be whenever we had class field trips! Don't be afraid to share your story. Within various theories of social science and visual media, academics present the male gaze as a nebulous idea during their headache-inducing meta-discussions. Yes, I hope you do big things. What we do get is the ability to choose what we do with that story. I hope you choose to be kind. When you were living in your car and lost your job, I was the one buying you food and buying you dinner. I had to step away and realize a few things. Finally, make sure that you are always checking your email for any updates from your professor. I will never marry again. That's completely OK. You are allowed to feel and experience emotions and cry it out. it’s easier this way i’ll spare my heart some pain even though i know it isn’t true i never loved you. ”I have no personality. As CNN writers, David G. Allan and Kristen Rogers highlight, "The researchers found children who felt connected to nature-feeling pleasure when seeing wildflowers and animals, hearing sounds of nature-engaged in altruism, or actions that helped other people.". Yes, by all means, you are valid to worry or have feelings about something that you know is small. Think about them. Parents are their child’s, first love. However, the internalized male gaze is a reality, which is present to most people who identify as women. You are allowed to ask for help and admit that you don't know what to do next. If your test is timed, you should also make sure that you take it in a place where you won't be distracted or interrupted for that time period. I love you more than a fat kid loves cake. Everyone needs a little sister to keep them in check, and Lara Jean got just that. Yes, online courses should be taken just as seriously as taking an on-campus course! So obviously, you are a super amazing, independent human being who can make four course meals at the drop of a hat, right? As we mature, we experience realizations of the perpetual male gaze. For me, letting go looks like letting go of my own expectations. Again, regardless of your writing skills, a poem is a sure way to melt someone's heart. I hope you strive for excellence, but I hope you realize that no one is asking for you to be perfect. Our world puts a huge emphasis on making it seem like we have our lives together. I've realized that when I don't give myself grace, I miss out on being human. Grace begins with a simple awareness of who we are and who we're becoming. Now you're so far away And I see our star is fading One too many times Guess it just got tired of waiting round. 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