Hello!!!

Hello! My name is Rachael (but if you're reading this, you should already know that). This little project is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. Now I know what some of you may be thinking, what does an 18 year old girl have to say? I admit, I myself have asked that question several times, hence why I haven't started a blog until now. But honesty, I think I have lot to say. I am an aspiring writer and I'm realizing the best way for me to be heard and express what I think, feel, and need is to write it down. So hopefully this won't bore you all to tears, and if it does, I'm sorry. I'll buy you some Kleenex.
So since this is my first post, I'm going to experiment with some things. I honestly don't know who, if anyone will even read this, but if all else, this is for me. So topic number 1!
Lately in the media there has been a lot of attention put on bullying. With the recent suicides of teens across the country who were victims of bullying, a new bullying policy being implemented in the schools (and it’s about time!), and the exasperated protesting against these policies, it is impossible to ignore this growing epidemic. Yes I said EPIDEMIC because I feel that’s exactly what this is! I was bullied in junior high and high school, I have talked with and know others who have been bullied and I've seen it happen to my siblings. The question I pose is WHY??? Why do others feel they have to tear someone down?? Does it really give them that big of a rush?? Is it like a drug?? If so, I can think of a thousand other things that could give them a natural high, that doesn't involve hurting others. Is it a power struggle? Do bullies really feel that out of control?? I guess what I'm saying, is why does all of this happen? Why do those who work hard, have goals, and are responsible get picked on? Also why do some parents refuse to take responsibility for their children who are hurting others?? Honestly, it really reflects bad on you as parent when you don't step in and take responsibility for your kid and teach them responsibility as well. Didn't Jesus say "Love everyone"?? Last I checked that was one of the 10 commandments as well as a simplified version of the golden rule. I know I'm young and don't understand everything, but this is one thing I really wish I could understand.
Okay, so that was a rant and now I feel better!! On a happier note, I passed all my midterms and there is only 7 more weeks left of the semester!!! I am alive, mostly happy, and not frozen yet, though that last one might change in the next few weeks.
Thanks for reading, I know it was long :(, but like I said, I have a lot to say!