Ah yes, it's officially summer, which means beach pics are what Instagram and Snapchat will consist of until we all go back to school.

Every time I post one, naturally, I get unfollowed, and it's a mix of guys and girls. At first, I used to get so offended that people would unfollow me. Other girls gained followers from doing it, so why was I losing them? Was I not pretty or skinny enough?

Then, it hit me. IDGAF.

My body is loved by me, and I shouldn't care who does or doesn't like it. My Instagram is mine, it does not belong to that uptight campus Queen B or a semi-cute frat boy, it's just mine.

If I want to post bikini picture after bikini picture, I'm going to. Are you unfollowing me because my booty offends you? Sucks!

Are you unfollowing me because your girlfriend feels uncomfortable with you following me? Find a new, more confident girlfriend!

Since when did other peoples' opinions matter so much?

I always worried about the likes I was getting or lack of. Social media shouldn't be allowed to make me feel sad about myself, it should be boosting my self-esteem. This summer, I've realized that my life is not supposed to be ruled by the opinions of others.

Sure, I can ask for opinions on a prospective post, but ultimately if I like it I'll post it.

I'm going to post whatever I want this summer and the rest of my life ahead of me. I feel great about myself and I want to show it off as much as the next girl does. Don't discredit me because I'm not as "perfect" as she is. Girls are so quick to judge each other for what they post on social media and it's something I'm even guilty of. Why can't we just think "YAS, girl, work it" instead of "Ew cover yourself up" or "another bikini picture, is she thirsty for likes much?"

My goal is to be as confident as I know I am capable of being.

I'm not posting for attention, I'm posting because I want to. I feel great, I look great, and I can show it off if I want to.

If someone wants to unfollow me so be it, I could care less anymore. I look good and I feel good and your likes don't matter to me anymore.