Because I am a girl, I am seen as a burden in some families; useless and unwanted. But because I am a girl, I will not be afraid to voice my opinions and fight for what I believe in.

Because I am a girl, I am pressured to live up to an ideal beauty standard. But because I am a girl, I have the potential to realize my inner beauty.

Because I am a girl, some people feel my only purpose in society is as a homemaker; all I am ‘good for’ is to clean, cook and take care of the kids. But because I am a girl, I make time to balance my job, my family, coach my kids’ soccer team and go out with the girls once a month.

Because I am a girl, every man in the corporate world puts a glass ceiling over my head. But because I am a girl, I have the power to shatter it.

Because I am a girl, I can take risks and follow my dreams. And because I am a girl, I can look good doing it!

Because I am a girl, I am an INSPIRATION to all!

Because I am a girl I can work for my money and also spend it how I want, even if it is on 100 pairs of shoes that I DO need.

Because I am a girl I am able to surprise and impress because of the low expectations females are assigned.

Because I am a girl I am kind to humanity, not because it is expected, but because I was giving a CHOICE.

Because I am a girl I'm allowed to be grouchy 7 days of a month.

Because I am a girl I give life. One of the most cherished blessings on this beautiful planet.

Because I am a girl I walk upon this earth with my heart. My decisions influence others around me, and because I am a girl I use this to my advantage.

Because I am a girl I demand respect from others. I will not be looked down on, I will not be thought of lower than others because I can.

Because I am a girl I am givin room for improvement. I am able to work with personal goals.

Because I am a girl I can ask for directions.  read more »

Because I am a girl, I can own a ridiculous number of designer shoes
But because I'm a girl, I remember that sweatshops are built on the backs of young females

Because I am a girl, I am encouraged to flaunt my body
Because I am a girl, I am then pressured to give of my body

Because I am a girl, there is no limit to my potential
But because I am a girl, rarely is it actualized

Because I am a girl, I come in different colours, shapes and sizes
Because I am a girl, I am expected to be one ideal colour, shape and size

Because I am a girl, I have the power to bring a life into this world
But because I am a girl, I am questioned if I choose not to

Because I am a girl, I'm never too old for fairytales
Because I am a girl, I'm never the hero in the fairytale

Because I am a girl, men who know me are protective
But because I am a girl, I know that rapists are rarely strangers

Because I am a girl I could one day be a wife
Because I am a girl you assume it's my main goal in life  read more »

I'm confident in my emotions..whether I'm laughing with my friends or crying at my grandpa's funeral. Because I'm a girl, I'm a FEELer.

I day-dream about the guy behind me in calculus class. I dream of a better tomorrow...a plan for the future. Because I'm a girl...I'm a DREAMer.

I have hopes for the world--I believe in change, I believe in freedom, because I'm a girl...I'm a BELIEVEr.

I want to go places---to Brazil, Africa, and Mexico. Because I'm a girl--I want to reach out to those in need of a helping hand...and those in need of a shoulder to cry on. Because I'm a girl...I'm a provider.

I take each and every day as an opportunity to live. I breathe. I sing. I love. I listen and speak out. I take chances. I learn.
Because I'm a girl...I'm a person, like you. We're all people. We ARE ALL one.

-Nikole

- She has adopted kids from different parts around the world.

- She tries to open up to her kids and shows them what is happening in Africa (for e.g) so when they grow up the have the same will to help whoever is in need.

Because I am a girl, the fact that I may look different than you is a huge deal. It decides whether I am to be accepted or not by my peers.

Because I am a girl, I get to be stereotyped. Im either a prep, a jock, a goth, or a nerd.. it all depends on who my friends are.

Because I am a girl if I have a boyfriend, have had many boyfriends, or have never had a boyfriend at all Im either a stable person, a slut, or a loser.

I love being a GIRL, and I love life!!