"We'll never be as young as we are now." -Never Be by 5 Seconds Of Summer
Hello gorgeous people.
Warning: serious subject ahead!
I've been wanting to discuss this topic for quite sometime now. I saw videos, got inspiration from real-life situations and I think it's time. Also, I tend to think a lot and we can't just keep everything to ourselves, right?
Lately, I've been liking the band which I quoted the lyrics from. I'm sure you've heard of them. Because I'm a new fan and I am a fangirl, I don't just listen to a band. I dedicate my life to them. Even more so why I felt like I couldn't do certain things or I'm restraint to feel a certain way about these 4 boys in the band. Moreover, it wasn't just a feeling, I was told that I couldn't do certain things or whatever just because I'm new.
Of course, it's easy to compare a long-time fan and someone like me because you can clearly see who's more informed of a certain fact about the band. Or the passion and love they give towards this band. If you are new to this fandom thing, let me just tell you, if you are new, it's hard because everyone is just so into the subject so hard and for so long that when there are new fans, they become very protective of that subject and it's hard for you to be accepted. I admit I am like that before about one direction but now I know how it feels.
Well, let me just tell you, just because I'm new doesn't mean I can't be able to love them any less than you do. I was offended really when I was told that I couldn't love them a certain much just because I'm new. This is where self-expression comes in. I am allowed to like or love something or someone as much as I would like to. Who are you to tell me what I can or cannot do?
This is not applicable to just about being in a fandom or a fan-based thing, it could also be suitable in a daily basis. The way I dress or the music I listen to or the way I work out or what I eat and drink or what I do. A person may say that this style of fashion is their style and they wear something different one day and you judge them? No, because they do as they please. They dress that way because that's what they wanna wear that day. Let people do what they want to because just like you and me, they do this to express themselves.
Let them, because being yourself shouldn't be as hard as how society makes of it. You should be able to listen and like music to your own extent. You should be able to dress however you want. You should be able to do something and love it and enjoy it. Why? This is your way of expressing your inner self. Self-expression.
Also, don't tell me that just because I'm only 14 that I don't know what I'm talking about. Self-expression is defined as
The way you dress, that's art. The music you listen to, that's art. Anything can be art, really, if you think about it.
In conclusion, just like the quote, we'll never be as young as we are now so do what you enjoy and rock it.
Hey guys, I hope this post has given you guys some food for thought. Follow me on my social media links below and goodbyeeeeee!
-live, laugh and love
