These days, I hear and read a lot of things about the millennials such as myself. For example, I found an article asking why we weren't buying any diamonds. I don't know about other millennials but I am a full-time college student with a part-time job, I wonder yes, why aren't I buying diamonds? Anyway, this is what it means to me to be a millennial.

It means that I'm never far from my friends. It's easier than ever to actually get in contact with people. If I want to talk to someone, all I have to do is send them a text or a message and boom!

The Internet is honestly amazing! You're reading this over one of the biggest and most amazing scientific-technological breakthroughs ever, in my own personal opinion. To think that the generations before ours didn't have it...

Granted, there are some drawbacks to having so much information at the tips of our fingers. For example, since we always have new information coming in, it's possible to overload ourselves with too much at once.

And while technology is great, it brings up another issue. While we're always connected online and through other digital means, we don't always have the best communication skills. I mean, considering how much time we all spend on our phones instead of talking to people face-to-face, it makes sense why that particular skill would be lacking.

But being a millennial isn't about that. It's about being connected. Being understanding. The millennials are some of the most understanding and accepting people I know, and that's crazy! You'd think other generations would be more open to the changes that are going on considering they've been here longer, but no. We're a network of support for each other because we know what it's like. We have to be there for each other because it's clear no one else wants to be.

This world is a crazy, diverse place. No two people are alike, and you know what? That's good. Being a millennial is honestly great because race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual preference don't define who you are.