Post 059.

there's is something about listening to cat stevens, maybe it's his voice, his lyrics, the over all freeing music, or the fact that he's now yusuf isalm, but his music always makes me find something in myself to love. his songs make me not afraid to be myself and like what i like and love whom i love.

there are friends that make me feel like i have to try hard to be less of myself. that i have to change my physical appearance, dress in one brand, like a certain type of music, and only like and associate with those people who are seen as "chic" or "cool". 

for the most part i completely fight against this, yet, because these people are my friends i feel parts of my have to oblige. 

but when listen to cat stevens (and a few other musicians and people) i feel like i really don't have to be who these people want me to. if i want to be me, i'll be me. 

thank you yusuf