Lately I've been pondering about this crazy obsession our generation has with social media. I personally love social media and I don't think it's wrong to love it. However, I've seen people drown in it and fail to distinguish between reality and virtual reality. Most of you guys know I'm extremely active online because I'm an open book. I love sharing and just being 100% who I am without any fear of being judged. In fact, I'm friends with my parents and hide nothing from them as well. Social Media is a great outlet to connect with people and share random things, but we must know it's not real. My Facebook does not define who I am, it's not even close because party pictures and what I'm eating doesn't say much about me. I hear so many comments from people about how amazing someone's life seems or how they wish they could have a certain person's life. And it honestly really bothers me that people spend so much time scrolling and comparing when they could use that time to actually hangout with someone that matters and ACTUALLY get to know them.

Yes, I post a lot and it seems like my life is great. And it is honestly really great. I have so much to be thankful for and not much to complain about. However, it's not because of anything you guys see online. Traveling, partying, and having a great job is awesome. But it's temporary. You can't find happiness in momentary things. The reason why I have a great life is because I have a great support system and an amazing God that guides me through every life's trial and failures. The reason why I'm happy is because I've failed many many times before to get to where I am today. The reason why I'm excited to get up every morning is because of the amazing IN-PERSON encounters I have every day!

I hope this post can encourage some people who really struggle with internal comparison and really find that contentment in their heart. Be proud of who you are, post what you want to post, and live the way you want to live. Not by society's standards, not by what other people do online, but by what makes you happy. Go for it! Don't let anyone judge you for doing what makes you happy.

Social Media is a great place for creativity and random jots. From Fashion Bloggers to Health Fanatics and even Cool Random People that are famous for no reason...it really takes certain skills and traits to be able to produce content the way these people do. Don't underestimate or judge them, but don't put them on a pedestal either! Everyone's human and you don't know who they are until you spend time getting to know them....wait for it....IN PERSON. Don't let the superficial aspect affect you. Embrace each other's creativity and learn! :)