In this picture, my hair is curled, I am wearing makeup, and a shirt that says YLYM. My hair is curly because it represents my personality. I have absolutely no direction. I'm wearing makeup because I'm trying to portray that I have little self confidence. Kind of like hiding being a mask of perfection. The makeup is my mask. It's not really "me". Kind of like Griet, how she doesnt let anyone see her crazy hair. YLYM stands for "Your Life Your Mission". Meaning, to be like Jesus and make your life your mission. Also showing that I am very religious (because of my dad :). I didn't add anything to the photo, so that it's just me. And that's what I was to be four years from now. Just me. 

              If I am going to achieve this goal to be "just me" I need to keep my head and goals straight. I cannot be self conscious, have little self confidence, or show any sign of "not me". One out of the many reasons why I joined JSA, is because I need to be confident in what I live and love. 

              It may be one of the hardest obstacles I will ever face. Being against an entire world that will be tearing me down to be something I'm not. Trying to tear me apart. Putting my mask back on. I can't let that happen and it will take every drop of effort I have. This is kind of like how Griet is constantly being thrown curve balls at. The family ( especially cornellia) wants to bring her down because she is "the new 'help'".