So often, and even more today than ever, we are letting society and those around us determine way too many things for us. We let those people around us decide what is "cool" and "trendy", but why can't everything be "cool" and "trendy" to different people for various reasons? Letting society choose these things for us, also lets them more easily place their (usually) harsh judgment on those who do not follow the latest trends set by society. Not only can we talk about trends such as clothes and such, but also society determines how someone should look physically. This can include always having your hair done, having a full face of makeup, or even having your nails professionally done 100 percent of the time.

Yes, some of you may beg to differ that we don't have to listen or do what society wants/expects. And that is correct, we are all our own people and we can make our own decisions. But that may come with "consequences" if you will, by going against what society expects of us. Every time we walk out of our house, we should not be worried about how others might see or judge us if we don't look as we should.

Society's expectations can be the top reason for people having many body image issues with themselves. They may see a size 00 model with long blonde hair, and perfectly done makeup and think that is what they are expected to look like. This is where many issues can come in. Each person is made wonderfully and beautifully by God himself, piece by piece. Therefore with that said, not every person can look like that model in some magazine that is viewed by the world.

This point can go as far as to judge someone by the music they listen to, or even the car they drive. The real point of this week's article is to make people aware that we continue to let society make decisions for us for no reason. And yet we still complain about being judged, or not being in trend with others, but we are the ones who encourage society to act as one in situations such as this.

All in all, I write this article to tell those out there who are afraid to be their own person, DON'T BE. Be your own person, and be who you want to be. People may say things about you, or to you, but as long as you're comfortable with who you are, and the choices you make, then don't let anyone stop you.