When it comes to fitness in schools, expectations are harder for some students than others. We are expected to do jumping jacks and running in place, and even sit-ups or push-ups at a young age, which makes the weaker students become targets of teachers and students. Ones that get picked last, or ones that cause […]
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The First Time I Realized I’m “Supposed” to Wear Makeup
Picture this: it’s the night of your 6th grade dance, and you’ve been counting down the days for weeks. You’ve never been to a school dance before, so you have no real idea what to expect. It doesn’t matter that it’s just “Neon Night.” It’s your first dance, and that means you have to look […]
The Problem with the Phrase “You Don’t Need Makeup”
“You don’t need makeup.” It sounds like a kind thing to say. Some people might even enjoy hearing this. Honestly, every time I heard this phrase, I knew the person saying it meant it as a compliment. It’s supposed to be a good thing. I would be inclined to agree if I didn’t notice the […]
