I had posters and magazine cut outs of thin leggy 6 foot girls with waists that curved in and hips that curved out. Usually the opposite hair color as me, freckle-less skin, and a "rack" that all the boys could never stop talking about in my middle school 4th period class.
But here I was, always the opposite.
I was sure I could dye my hair, tan, and promise myself only cardio everyday and veggies for life.
However my genetics had given me a boyish figure where my waist blended into my hips no matter how much weight I lost, when my makeup came off my freckles would still always be there, and lets just say when I gained a pound it decides to go to every body part EXCEPT my "rack".
I used to go to sleep to the video, The Secret a few years back and after a few times I noticed one part that always stuck out in my head. Something I could relate to that would give me a big reality check.
During the YOU segment, Lisa Nicholas would appear on the screen as one of the life teachers.
She said growing up she looked up to role models like Wonder Woman, Cat Woman, etc.
All white superhero girls that looked nothing like her. It made her sad.
She was a bigger boned African American girl, with a curly hair afro who looked nothing like the people she looked up and wanted to be. She wasn't too happy about it.
It wasn't until she learned how to love herself with her mocha skin, her big hips, lips, and hair that she could let go and be happy.
I think being the best person you can possibly be is absolutely amazing.'
But comparing ourselves to our opposites and putting ourselves down.... what's the point in that?
We need to stop looking at our role models with envy because we can never be them. Be happy for those people and then look at yourself. Love yourself because no one will ever be You. I'll say it again...
No one will EVER be you BUT you!
Now that's probably the most beautiful thing I've ever heard of.
Now go out there and kick-a$$ with what yo mamma gave ya! :)
On a side note:
Just moved to San Luis Obispo and I am back blogging until someone steals my computer again.
I am so sorry loyal readers I promise to never abandon you again. How dare I!
Make it a great day everybody :)
