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6 Things I Won’t Apologize For

#SorryNotSorry never felt so real!

Tayler Baker
Jun 28, 2016
Shippensburg University
6 Things I Won’t Apologize For

We live in a world where people have a ton of opinions and feel the need to share them. As a result, every comment has a chance of offending someone. Now I will be the first to admit that there are some comments I make that are too bitchy, snarky or unnecessary. However, there are some things that I will not apologize for.

1. My Sarcasm

It is my own personal humor. It might be over the line, occasionally, but I am not overly sarcastic with just anyone. I am not apologizing for being sarcastic because if you catch my sarcastic comments that means I am comfortable with you. Be grateful.

2. My Values

I value my family, friends and education. Don’t ever put down my values because you will not like my response. My family and friends are my buttheads, and I will not let anyone talk badly about them. As far as school, it was my choice and I do not care if it isn’t fancy enough for you, but I will not justify or apologize for that.

3. My Dreams

Yes, I have big dreams to change the world and I know it sounds cliché. No, I do not want to hear that they are unrealistic or won’t make me rich. They are my dreams because I am passionate about something greater than me. I am determined. I won’t let anything or anyone get in my way and I won’t apologize for that.

4. My Big Heart

I give more than I have and you will never hear me apologize for that. I have been called naïve or that I care or love too much, but I do not believe in such things. Sure my big heart might have gotten me hurt in the past, but that does not mean I will care or love less. I will not let it change who I am.

5. My “Lack” of Emotions

I don’t get overly excited for just anything. I have only been truly excited recently when I received my dream internship position. I can also be quite frank or blunt when I say what is on my mind. I forget that others are not so responsive to that. I am sorry that you do not understand where I am coming from, but I won’t apologize for how I handle myself and my emotions.

6. Being True To Myself

The truth is I do not care about what others think of me. I am my biggest critic anyway and typically no one else’s judgmental opinions matter to me. I refuse to be anyone but me and I am not about to apologize for that.

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