I named myself a liberal when I was 18. It was November- the election of 2008. I didn't really understand what that fully meant at the time, but I also knew that I didn't like the idea of this big label that could define you for at least 2 years until you voted again. Nope, I didn't like the idea of being one or the other. (This would also cement my long-standing belief that we shouldn't have a two-party system...but that, my friends, is a WHOLE other blog.)
Looking back now, it's odd to me that I knew the identity of liberal before I knew what Millennial meant to me. Maybe it was because the election of 2008 was so electrifying and important to us 18 year olds that year. But I have come to understand myself as even more than just not Democrat or just not Republican. Being part of the Millennial generation has been an identity I proudly affirm- a badge of honor if you will. And that, in turn, aligns with how I feel about voting on election days. I vote for and WITH my generation because I know that we can are movers and shakers. We may not hold the highest offices just yet, but our voices make a difference. Our careers and firm beliefs our changing the tides.
It's why I created Millennial Mondays. We are more than the stereotypes. We are more than avocado toast and memes. We are our stories, and each story deserves to have a spot in space and time.
If that makes us snowflakes, well then move over cause I'mma cause a whole blizzard with these stories that I'm spreading.
Looking back now, it's odd to me that I knew the identity of liberal before I knew what Millennial meant to me. Maybe it was because the election of 2008 was so electrifying and important to us 18 year olds that year. But I have come to understand myself as even more than just not Democrat or just not Republican. Being part of the Millennial generation has been an identity I proudly affirm- a badge of honor if you will. And that, in turn, aligns with how I feel about voting on election days. I vote for and WITH my generation because I know that we can are movers and shakers. We may not hold the highest offices just yet, but our voices make a difference. Our careers and firm beliefs our changing the tides.
It's why I created Millennial Mondays. We are more than the stereotypes. We are more than avocado toast and memes. We are our stories, and each story deserves to have a spot in space and time.
If that makes us snowflakes, well then move over cause I'mma cause a whole blizzard with these stories that I'm spreading.
You see, over the last year, a parallel has been occurring with this project that has given me inspiration and pause. As I have lost faith in the White House and its administration, I have gained more trust in the colleagues and friends around me such as those who have been featured in Millennial Mondays. It's been an unhinged year, and when I can barely stand where we're headed as a nation, I look to my millennial community for affirmation. We are the leaders of tomorrow, and that doesn't just have to be rooted in politics. We are educators and social workers and we're in the service industry. We hold 2 to 3 jobs at a time and still make time for community service or local engagement.
We're also the generation who has seen an uptick in this thing called "Emotional Intelligence"....oooohhhhhh. Snowflakes!!! But you know who I really respect and admire for her work in this topical area? Brene Brown (Ph.D.)- a Generation Xer.
We're also the generation who has seen an uptick in this thing called "Emotional Intelligence"....oooohhhhhh. Snowflakes!!! But you know who I really respect and admire for her work in this topical area? Brene Brown (Ph.D.)- a Generation Xer.
At first I was threatened and frustrated by this title of snowflake, but couldn't it be an identity that we take back and claim as our own? So we care. A LOT. And there are people in each generation who empathize and understand and care A LOT, but I think what makes the Millennial generation different is that we seem to connect with each other by actually talking about the elephants in the room like shame and imperfections. It may make us too sensitive I suppose, but I really do believe there's great courage and self-awareness that comes with that sensitivity, too. Emboldened, true stories is what Millennial Mondays is for.
Think you have a story to tell about being a millennial? Comment below or message me today at eden.tullis@gmail.com!