I have always been known to tell it like it is. It makes people quickly like me or despise me, but either way it is who I am. I have #nofilter. In my early twenties, I was what you could call a loose cannon. I was quick to the draw and felt the need to share my opinion about anything. I quickly learned there is a time and a place for that and that people do have feelings too. Some of the things I was saying hurt, and not because they were well, probably true, but because these comments were directed towards people I cared about. So now I run through a short list before opening my mouth.

  • Who will this comment affect?

  • Do I stand behind what I say and can I validate it?

  • Does this comment truly define who I am as a person, or am I just being mean?

We all have a tad bit of mean girl in us. Hell, I went to a high school with all girls. I can be a Queen B majority of the time, but sometimes, as I have seen in my late twenties, its nice to just be silent and really listen before you open your mouth. Because as they always say, silence is a deadly killer. So think before you speak and make your words powerful, but never change who you are as a person, just evolve into something better xo