Accept me because I accept you.

I am an atheist. There, I said it. Now, I hoped I haven't scared you away because in our society atheism along with things like socialism and communism are taboo topics. From our young childhood, we are taught to hate these words, even if we don't understand them.

I'm an atheist, not because I hate the world, not because I'm a teenager doubting everything, and that I think that I know it all. I simply do not believe in a higher power. Why does this have such a negative connotation? I don't judge others because of their beliefs. I don't think of myself as superior because you believe in a funny man in the clouds like Santa Claus. Those thoughts don't cross my mind. Those of you who know me, am I not a good person? Do I not follow the general morals and ethics of society? I haven't killed a man, I don't cheat on my boyfriend, I do my best to be a good friend, sister, and daughter, I have good grades, I'm involved in extracurriculars... What more can you ask?

I've been to church, several times and if you'd ask me to go to church I would even though I disagree with the teachings. I like to learn about to different beliefs. I want to know as much as possible about religions. Many people are able to get through hard times through God. I know of people who have been able to overcome addictions because of God. I am so happy for those who are able to see the light (no pun intended) at the end of the tunnel because of God.

I simply am not able to. People should be okay with that for me. Don't pray for me. If I am wrong about religion, heaven, God, hell, etc. Then, I will gladly eat my words and go to hell and I will be okay with that and you should too.

Why so judgmental?

I work hard for what/who I am... if that makes sense. I work hard to be a good student. I work hard in the morning to look nice. I work hard on my personality to become a better person. I work hard at my job so I will have good references later on in life. I work hard to have people like me.

Do people know this about me? Maybe, maybe not. I know that I am sick and tired of having people label me as the skinny, white girl, who has it all and who they feel like they need to knock down. I've had a gradual climb to the top and nobody, I repeat NOBODY is going to knock me down. I work too damn hard to fall. I can easily share the top with others. The top is as big as the universe and there's room for everybody. It's when people start pushing others off, that's when I become the Hulk.

Blogging is my outlet. Tomorrow, I tackle religion.

Women can't drive...

There are two types of women drivers -- not all fit this category.

Type 1: Incredibly aggressive woman drivers. I get just as frustrated with slow drivers too; however, if women would stop tailgating others, they'd be able to see that there is a car in the slow lane that will not allow them to pass in the left lane. This would allow them to look less like an idiot and switching lanes every two seconds. 

Type 2: Those who lean over the steering wheels and drive like the elderly (whom this stereotype applies to also). I understand that you're terrified of those big tractor- trailers and hicks in their lifted trucks. It is not necessary to drive fifteen under the speed limit though. You're almost as dangerous as those who are going fifteen over!