A year ago I was definitely in my end of freshman year mentality. I didn’t see myself as cute. I didn’t understand the public relations world well and I was lost in certain ways. I didn’t even make it to the Live with Kelly semi-finalist level and it hurt. No matter how farfetched something is,Continue reading “My Lips Were Shaking”
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Live with Kelly and Jarryd
“This familiar feeling radiates throughout my body but I feel it most in my core. It’s desire! Forget my summer shows, fixation on the future and fanciful crushes, this sensation matters most. Determination and vision seem to be key in this moment.” My thoughts earlier this week ———————————————————————- Too often we think to ourselves, atContinue reading “Live with Kelly and Jarryd”
Save Me
I don’t want to be hurt. I really don’t want to be hurt. I know no one wants to be hurt, but I really don’t want to give a guy the power to hurt me. I don’t want anyone to hurt me. It’s taken me too long to make it to this point and I don’t wantContinue reading “Save Me”
Be a Survivor, Not a Victim
Don’t be a victim. Be a survivor. A survivor has strength, determination, hope. A victim is defeated. A survivor overcomes. We are masters of our fate. We deserve to be happy so we don’t accept treatment we don’t deserve. These are our lives. We must do what we want with them. We can’t be shackled to the chains of ourContinue reading “Be a Survivor, Not a Victim”
Let’s Show Some Skin
In middle school I realized how unhealthy ketchup and syrup is. I began eating a little healthier. I lost weight. In high school I learned horizontal stripes are not flattering. I became aware of how these things affect physical perception. Freshman year I voiced to others, to strangers, “I’m Jarryd and I’m gay.” Today IContinue reading “Let’s Show Some Skin”
Cruise Control
When I was in high school I volunteered and was a member of a lot of things whether, Drama Club, Student Government, or Junior Civitan. I kept going and going every day with involvement in all these groups and I had fun. First semester of college was an adjustment period. Your world changes andContinue reading “Cruise Control”
Second Time Around
I cannot believe that I am about to return to Tallahassee to start my second year of college! Last school year gave me all these amazing experiences that made me grow in ways I didn’t expect. I have so many hopes for this next school and can’t wait to see the differences this second timeContinue reading “Second Time Around”
Jarryd Boyd, Clarity + Communication Coach 