Stereotypes, generalizations, and jokes made about our state funny. Myself confused and shocked to hear that some people who define themselves asīeing a part of this culture find the negative, derogatory, and downright false Shocked to hear people say that they were ashamed of their accents. I began to find myself confused and utterly That will have had a hand in shaping them for the rest of their lives, no West Virginian and Appalachian could say that they were ashamed of parts of theĬulture that helped to build them, that helped to get them where they are, and I was shocked by the fact that some of those who defined themselves as I was utterly shocked at some of the things that I was ![]() I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands you need to be able to throw some things back. I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. “I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. “Step with care and great tact, and remember that life’s a great balancing act.” – Dr. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Either way, that girl is showing everyone what’s important to her, and that can be a conversation kickstarter, both on social media and offline.Ģ6. She’s changing her outward identity, whether for herself or to spite her ex. Now, just to prove that she’s her own woman, she posts a #TransformationTuesday picture of her with a bob hairstyle. Her now ex-boyfriend may have told her to never cut her hair because he likes it long. For example, a girl with long hair who suddenly cuts it short may have just been through a breakup. We alter our bodies to make a point and prove how important something is to us and show with what ideals we wish to align ourselves. The physical manifestations of identity exist beyond what we wear. How much more, then, is this true of tattoos? What about getting your hair dyed like your favorite singer’s? Or maybe getting a piercing to show what an adult you are? It seems like there’s a girl on my Instagram feed chopping off massive amounts of her hair with the caption, “New hair, new me!” every other week. Professor Utonium: "Hey, where's Bubbles?" Buttercup: "She's probably upstairs combing her hair so she'll be the 'prettiest girl at the party'!" Bubbles (upstairs, combing her hair): "I'm gonna be the prettiest girl at the party!" Brick: "If you're gonna do graffiti, at least spell the words right! Sheesh! Talk about dum-BUH."ġ1. And obviously, thinking isn't your strong point."ġ0. HIM: "You see, the thing about gift giving is it's the thought that counts. Mayor?" Mayor: "You mean.we're not in my house?" Buttercup: "Sorry, Mayor." Mayor: "Well that explains all the cool furniture!"ĩ. Bubbles: "What are you doing in our closet, Mr. Talking Dog: "Well, I may be able to talk, but I sure as heck can't drive!" 8. All that matters is that I destroy the Powerpuff Girls, which I will because I have the most powerful power in the whole wide world. ![]() It doesn't matter that you've got your little gadgets, or that you're the ultimate evil. Buttercup: "It takes a lot more than a couple of cheap shots to make us cry."Ħ. Bubbles: "Goodness gracious! Sir, you are being slowly digested. Mojo Jojo: "Annoying little girl, you must wait your turn, in which I am first and you are second, which, in essence, makes you last, since 1 is before 2."Ĥ. a fiery redhead! And who made Bubbles the cute one? I'm cute! Look at this bow!"ģ. ![]() Bubbles: "There's nothing wrong with talking to yourself."Ģ.
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