In a world that demands YOU have low self-esteem

Wake up. Realize what you're worth.

Why do some people break you down? It's because they know you're worth
more than you are aware of. And with their selfish ways, they feel the
need to pound your self-esteem down so low to fool you into believing
that you can't do better than them. If someone as dirty as that can see
that you deserve better than them, why can't you?

Being with someone shouldn't be hard, especially if you're only dating.
If you don't like how someone is treating you, really, you don't have to
put up with it. Don't believe that with the millions of people in this
city alone, you should settle for this bullshit.

Simple rules.
Unless you're into that kind of stuff, don't date someone who initially
comes up to you with the notion that you're a slut or sex object.
Especially if he/she so freely expresses it. The depth of your
relationship with that person can only go so far.

Learn how to say no and mean it. If you don't feel comfortable about
doing something, say no with conviction and authority in your voice and
with the least amount of explanation possible. It's all about respect.
How can you expect to find love in a relationship with someone who
doesn't think highly of you?

And no matter what anyone says, you should never have to hide who you
really are. If you can be a bitch, be a bitch. If you're a lil creepy
and have stalker tendencies, shit, go ahead, some people are into that.
Be you 24/7, because it's less stress on you, and really.. You can't
hold the real you in forever. The older you get, the less time you
should be willing to waste on being fake.

Never beg. Have some self-worth.

And that's about it for my thoughts of the day.

-G