TBT - 2017
TBT - 2017
Reflecting
I woke today in a reflective mood. For many of us there is a real timeline for our growth. Date of first time dressing. Date of first time going out. Date of first time shopping. Date of first time sharing with a friend your true personal self. On and on and on.
As I was going through some photos from the past, I stopped on the folder from 2017. That was a real year of growth and an important point to lead to where I am today. Looking at the photos you can see how close and how far away I was and it was all happening at the same time. Clothes were better. Going out and feeling more comfortable that was better. Makeup…well…it was close maybe sort of better. But you could see in the photos-the look…it wasn’t real. It wasn’t genuine as it wasn’t accepted yet.
Now being able to look ahead to the next year when so many great personal boxes were checked off, I can see the enthusiasm and appreciation I was having with and for myself in the photos from 2017 but that full acceptance was not there yet. That is just so very important and I am sure you can agree with that. I am in such a better point in my life and honestly there was nothing wrong with that point in my life but now I just feel so much better about ME all of ME.
There are some really nice photo spots where I live and yes I tend to exploit them and myself at them. This was maybe my third time at this particular place (Oh and my photographic skills have improved over the past 5 years) and I can clearly recall this time because of one encounter. I was outside sorting out a shot when this woman walked past and she was extremely genuine with her comment “You look great but far too pretty to be alone.” It caught me totally off guard and I did not know what to say or do. I am sure she was just being supportive and offering up an opening to a conversation. I had nothing. I think I mumbled something like “thanks” but I remember her at that moment more than I do me. A missed opportunity at a potential supportive friend. Do not miss those opportunities my friends. Be brave. Be open. Be appreciative of the love and support that is out there.
Do remember that you are awesome -beautiful – amazing – and your true self is fabulous so embrace it.
TBT - 2017
TBT - 2017
Reflecting
I woke today in a reflective mood. For many of us there is a real timeline for our growth. Date of first time dressing. Date of first time going out. Date of first time shopping. Date of first time sharing with a friend your true personal self. On and on and on.
As I was going through some photos from the past, I stopped on the folder from 2017. That was a real year of growth and an important point to lead to where I am today. Looking at the photos you can see how close and how far away I was and it was all happening at the same time. Clothes were better. Going out and feeling more comfortable that was better. Makeup…well…it was close maybe sort of better. But you could see in the photos-the look…it wasn’t real. It wasn’t genuine as it wasn’t accepted yet.
Now being able to look ahead to the next year when so many great personal boxes were checked off, I can see the enthusiasm and appreciation I was having with and for myself in the photos from 2017 but that full acceptance was not there yet. That is just so very important and I am sure you can agree with that. I am in such a better point in my life and honestly there was nothing wrong with that point in my life but now I just feel so much better about ME all of ME.
There are some really nice photo spots where I live and yes I tend to exploit them and myself at them. This was maybe my third time at this particular place (Oh and my photographic skills have improved over the past 5 years) and I can clearly recall this time because of one encounter. I was outside sorting out a shot when this woman walked past and she was extremely genuine with her comment “You look great but far too pretty to be alone.” It caught me totally off guard and I did not know what to say or do. I am sure she was just being supportive and offering up an opening to a conversation. I had nothing. I think I mumbled something like “thanks” but I remember her at that moment more than I do me. A missed opportunity at a potential supportive friend. Do not miss those opportunities my friends. Be brave. Be open. Be appreciative of the love and support that is out there.
Do remember that you are awesome -beautiful – amazing – and your true self is fabulous so embrace it.