Shake up your life: how to change your own perspective

First blog ever made. Ever.

My name is Hannah Bicket, and I come from a small town called Biloxi, Mississippi. The reason I'm making this personal blog to share my thoughts on today's world/society, and to spread love and happiness doing so.

Enough About Me. Let's Get to Business.

You all are probably wondering where this first blog is going to lead. If not? Keep reading. I promise it'll peak your interest AT LEAST some. For those who do not know me nor my personal life, I actually was raised by two lesbian mothers. WHAAAT? I know, right? And I came out normal! Shocker. Anyways, I'm wanting to open the minds of others by sharing my perspective on certain things, such as gay marriage. I know you're probably thinking, "She's from Mississippi.... Don't they hate gays there?" (or you're a friend or relative who's like "ok ok we know") Shockingly, the Gulf Coast is much more open minded than the rest of Mississippi; Even though I have found myself answering multiple questions like, "So, does that make you gay since you have gay moms?" or (my favorite), "How does that even work?" And that, my children, is WHY I made this blog.

These are my MOM'S.

Beautiful, right? These women are who made me what I am today. From being open minded to many things to showing love and compassion to others, I cannot thank these women enough.

I haven't always had two mother's though. The first time that I realized my mother was gay was around the age of eight, when she divorced my dad. The kids at my school (they lived next to me and really paid attention.....) informed me, and also told me what the term "gay" and "lesbian" meant. (I guess you're supposed to learn these things at age eight....?) After I was informed about my family from some random kids who were probably way too invested in my life, it all clicked in my mind. Of course, I didn't think anything of it, just as it was before when I didn't know the definition of these terms. I mean, who cares? I thought it was awesome that I had a unique family, and still think that today. Having something different doesn't always equate to something bad. It really concerns me as to why certain people think that a household with same sex parents aren't as eligible to raise a child as having a household with opposite sex parents. My mother's were the best parents I could have asked for. Literally. They taught me manners, to turn the lights off when leaving a room, to always keep my room clean, and to always wash my plate off before putting it in the sink (there are more. and it includes chores....). Just like every other household there is.

My mother's FINALLY got hitched when it became legal. And as a witness, it was the most beautiful wedding ever. On the beach, barefoot, in shades of blue. I think that the most beautiful thing about it was that my mother's finally achieved this simple right they always deserved. The right to marry whoever was finally in play, and they were finally able to marry each other. The sunset was perfect, the weather was perfect. They deserved a perfect wedding, and they finally got one.

I guess the reason for me writing this is to let people know that just because a person is different or their lifestyle is different from yours, doesn't mean you cannot love them just as much. Uniqueness is actually what makes America so diverse and great. Let's embrace it! My advice to you: always try to accept things rather than judge them. It might surprise you. Loving others can be so much easier than hating others. I know it's how this society taught us to cope with things, and it seems like it's natural to judge (especially the millennial generation). Trust me, I've judged plenty. It's hard. But it's so rewarding to be able to look at someone and just embrace them for who they are, and appreciate them for their diversity. That's my task for you. Find someone who is different than you and EMBRACE THEM. Shake up your life! It might just make your day (and theirs).

Well, I think this is a wrap to my very first blog post. I hope this somewhat changed your own perspective of others, and I hope you take on the task I gave you. I hope all of you have such a loving day, and keep up with my posts! ;) Much love to all of you who read this entire thing.

XOXO,

Hannah