I'd like to say something about myself. Something honest and real. It's so easy to imagine that the people we follow on social media are so cool and wonderful and adventurous and brave and fascinating. And maybe they are. And maybe they're not. I cannot speak for any of them, but myself.

I am no Hipster. I don't know the cool new fashion or music trends. I don't take interesting photos of cafés or old ladies. I can't properly navigate around which filter is better for what, and how to crop a photo. I don't drink exclusively organic, local beer. I don't have the perfect bangs, and more often than not, my winged eyeliner is uneven. I don't own a shirt in a peter pan collar, I don't button them all the way to the top. But if you do, that's awesome.

I am no internet celebrity chef. While I love cooking, and it is a huge part of my life, it is not who I am. I don't visit farms on my time off. I don't wear a fancy locally made apron. I still believe in the power of a crisp, white chef coat. I don't make foams or pearls. Sometimes, I eat things out of a microwave, out of a box. And that's okay. And if you do differently, that's okay too.

I am no stereotypical metal head. I love metal music. I sometimes wear head to toe black, with studs that could take your eye out, and combat boots that have seen actual combat. And sometimes, I wear pretty sundresses and listen to country. Sometimes, I wear sweatpants and listen to 90s rap. Sometimes, I am naked and just listen to the wind. And that's okay.

I am not a famous instagram model. I enjoy taking pictures of myself when I feel confident. I like to preserve those moments to remind me that I am strong and amazing, when I don't feel quite so. I like to inspire others to love themselves a little more, everyday. I like to share my personal success when my makeup or hair is just like I wanted it. I am not a size 2, my boobs are small and my legs only go up to *here*. And that's okay.

I love my body and its struggles. I love my life and its ups and downs. And I love you. And that's okay.