How do you come back from those bad moods where you know you’re in a bad mood for no reason, and that puts you in a badder mood?
159: because passion takes work
Everyone keeps asking about my big plans during this first week with no day job. Want the truth?
158: because badass people surprise themselves
Holy shit, fuckers. So many people are surprising themselves lately. They’re taking leaps, shaking shit up, going fucking rogue.
And I am following their lead.
157: because tattoos are not an invitation to comment on my body
I remember the first time some older dude told me, “That’s gonna look dumb when you’re old.”
I just shrugged and said, “Yeah, probably” and walked away. Because, sure, that could happen…
156: because your political vote can differ from your personal belief
Dear Eternal Friend and Confidant,
I fear for the future.
155: because you should eat at that shitty restaurant
Don’t worry, you don’t have to go back.
154: because (mis)information is our deadliest weapon
DO YOUR FUCKING RESEARCH
150: because you need a damn vacation
You need a fucking vacation. This isn’t some Fight the power! session; this is the truth.
149: because we are all just people
I first heard the mantra during freshman year. My pre-college self would have been all Fuck that shit, but my then-college self was on the losing side of depression and self-harm, and she was ready for answers.
148: because you can be as picky as you damn well please
Maybe it’s the remnants of my bossy childhood, or perhaps it’s because commitment scares the shit out of me, but I’m picky as fuck.
Mary's One Hundred 