Just Be Yourself

                 Just be yourself. My heart races as I type because first impressions scare me.  People say "just be yourself," but who am I? I am not Elle Rose. Elle Rose is a nickname I made up for Eleanor Roosevelt, a women who inspires me to stand up and fight for what I believe. She inspires me to not care what others think. So who cares what you think. Maybe I am being too blunt with you, but we have to be honest on here....right?

               Eleanor Roosevelt. I chose this women because she is a women of character. At a young age, both her parents as well as her brother died, suffered with depression, and criticized by millions for what she believed in, she overcame the obstacles in her life to become "one of the most esteemed women in the world" and "the object of almost universal respect." She fought tirelessly for human rights, and was greatly involved in movements such as the World Peace movement and a leader in the Civil Rights movement.

I don't want to be just me. I want to be like her.

                Elle Rose is just a name to hide who I really am. Be honest, be real, just be yourself. Its as if I am getting interviewed for a job right now-palms sweating, heart racing, hands shaking-like I said, I am not very good at first impressions.

I am the girl who hasn't made her mark in the world. Yet.
I am the girl who stays up all night worried about the future.
I am the girl who eats breakfast any time of the day,
who loves being outside, exploring the beauty of Gods creations.
I am the girl who loves learning but hates math.
I am the girl who wants to love and be loved,
who eats sweet potato fries like its my job.
I am the girl who wants to make the most out of life while I still can.
I am the girl who you don't truly know. Yet.

"Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life." Eleanor Roosevelt


-Elle Rose