#EveryoneMatters

For most of 2014 the focus of the people was on the murder of Trayvon Martin. Rightfully so, Trayvon was dealt injustice when his life was taken far too soon. Progressing through the year we saw more and more fatalities at the hands of "scared" people and police brutality.

No matter what happens, we as a country must always remember, “If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under.” -Ronald Reagan.

The belief in God and a divine power is what this country was founded on. From Florida to Ferguson, East Coast to West Coast. Whether these people were actually threatened, or just spooked we will never know.

The thing that irritates me the most is that it has become more of race thing. Though I am not one to judge, I am more concerned over the well being of our nation. Racism, though it still exists, has not been a prominent issue in this country since the 1960's. It is currently 2015. 2. 0. 1. 5. why is this just returning as an issue 50+ years later?

Though I understand that the African American race feels threatened, we also did not hear about the multiple Caucasian people who were killed at the hands of African American police either.

[ http://www.youngcons.com/unarmed-white-man-was-killed-by-a-black-cop-look-how-the-media-responds/ ]

I am merely more frustrated with the way it has taken to social media. Hashtags like #BlackLivesMatter #CopLivesMatter #PoliceLivesMatter #BlackPeoplePower infuriates me.

We as a country are one of if not the strongest nations in the WORLD whether it be nuclear power, war power, or brain power. Things like this make us look weaker and weaker and more susceptible to become targets of other countries hatred.

Needless to say, I just have one thing I want to say.

But most importantly, “I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.” -Ronald Reagan.

#EveryoneMatters

Think about it, 

Lauren.

Ringing in the New Year.

2014 has been a year full of mistakes and memories. Things I would never have dreamed of doing and people I never imagined I could have met. Another summer was spent at CBG and another year was started at Anderson University. Though I changed majors and made new friends, I would not change this year for anything. I have grown as a person, and could never have expected to be where I am today.

After changing my major, I ended up with 5 A's and 1 B in my classes while juggling a 30 hour work week!

Though I did not get to keep up with my blog as much as I would have liked to, I am still very proud with the posts that I was able to post. Looking back, I was able to see how I was impacted and changed throughout the happenings of this year.

This blog has helped me express myself in the best way that I know how, writing. I always seem to express myself better through writing more than any other way.

I might not have as much time as I would like to, but I will continue to use this blog to post and share my experiences I have throughout 2015. Though my posts won't be as frequent, I will definitely keep it open.

Here are a few pictures from my last post to the end of the year to show you what I've been doing.

Happy New Year!!!