Hashtag Awesome!

✨ About This Piece:

In May of 2020, Jillian wrote this original poem-turned-song as a joyful reminder that confidence and kindness go hand in hand. “Hashtag Awesome?” captures her playful humor, faith, and love for the people around her — all wrapped up in her signature mix of sincerity and sparkle.

A teenage girl with Down syndrome sits outside holding a spiral notebook and pen, her purple hair shining in the sunlight. She looks thoughtful and creative, wearing red glasses and colorful wristbands.
A handwritten page by Jillian with the title “Hashtag Awesome?” written across the top in pencil. The page is filled with expressive, heartfelt writing in large letters, showing her creativity and joy in expressing herself through words.

Hashtag Awesome?

Oh oh is hashtag awsome
And I am the star and your famous one
I am the star
And then oh I love you
And then I really need your help
Because I am the hashtag awesome
And we love you and my family loves you too
I pray to myself oh oh
Yes I am the hashtag awesome
Oh oh oh yes I’m awesome
Oh oh oh yes I’m hashtag awesome

One of Jillian’s most unforgettable adventures was the day she took to the skies — literally! In her story “I Flew a Plane,” she shares what it felt like to take the controls, soar above the world, and prove to herself (and everyone watching) that courage doesn’t always look like confidence, sometimes it looks like joy. You can read her story here: I Flew a Plane.

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