Would you believe that a store could be crazy enough to discount chocolate by 50% off??
Seriously, what were they thinking? I spotted this yesterday while at the grocery store. After careful inspection and checking the expiration date, I did a little happy dance in the middle of the aisle.
I broke off a few pieces to bring into work for an afternoon snack along with some plain almonds.
I was pretty hungry by the time I made it home in the evening, and dinner was more about the speediness of getting it into my belly. Enter the easy-peasy tuna fish wrap with blue corn chips.
Later on while getting my Glee fix on the boob tube, I snacked on half a slice of carrot bread. Of course, I went back for another half later on! 
I thought that I would touch on a subject that (excuse the pun) can be quite touchy to some. The other day, someone made a comment to me about one of my features that just happens to also be one of my insecurities. This person was actually making a (unsolicited) suggestion on how to over come this feature. A few years ago, this would hit me pretty hard and I would have obsessed over it. However, this time I just laughed it off and while I have thought about the comment, I haven’t obsessed over it or let it affect my self esteem.
So what is my insecurity? Pale skin. The person that made a comment was recommending tanning lotion for me. Living in Florida and not having the ability to tan gave me a bit of a complex while growing up. I never wanted to wear shorts or swim suites and would be rich if I had a dime for every time someone asked me if it’s possible for me to tan or not. I was even driven to use tanning beds as a last resort while I was in high school. As a disclaimer, I should say that I do use tanning lotion for special occasions, but don’t fuss with it on a daily basis.
This incident got me thinking about other insecurities that I’ve had and how I would let them define my self worth. My biggest issues have always been with my nose, my skin tone, hair texture, my chest size, and at times, my weight. It’s taken a lot of time to come to terms with these features. But you know what? These features are what make me, me. They represent bits and pieces of my family and are part of my identity. My features are what set me apart from everyone else. I should never feel inadequate over my appearance. I’m beautiful, inside and out. And that’s the statement that should define my self worth.
In the spirit of good self esteem, I thought I’d share what I love about myself and flaunt when given the chance. I’m also going to ask you all to do the same. Here it goes…
My favorite features are my blue eyes and my legs – especially my legs! Whether they have tanning lotion on or not, I have always loved my legs at any weight I’ve been at.
Please don’t ask why I’m wearing dinosaur boxers under a dress.
And just for kicks, I thought I’d also share some of the more ridiculous things that I have felt insecure about over the years.
- shape of my hairline (seriously??)
- size of my knuckles
- my toes
- my ankles
- my lips
Who wants to spend time worrying over the size of their ankles or the shape of their toes?? I, for one, have better things to do with my time!
Alright, so lets get some positive image vibes going.
Tell me, what’s your favorite feature about yourself??
Would you believe that a store could be crazy enough to discount chocolate by 50% off??
Seriously, what were they thinking? I spotted this yesterday while at the grocery store. After careful inspection and checking the expiration date, I did a little happy dance in the middle of the aisle.
I broke off a few pieces to bring into work for an afternoon snack along with some plain almonds.
I was pretty hungry by the time I made it home in the evening, and dinner was more about the speediness of getting it into my belly. Enter the easy-peasy tuna fish wrap with blue corn chips.
Later on while getting my Glee fix on the boob tube, I snacked on half a slice of carrot bread. Of course, I went back for another half later on!
I thought that I would touch on a subject that (excuse the pun) can be quite touchy to some. The other day, someone made a comment to me about one of my features that just happens to also be one of my insecurities. This person was actually making a (unsolicited) suggestion on how to over come this feature. A few years ago, this would hit me pretty hard and I would have obsessed over it. However, this time I just laughed it off and while I have thought about the comment, I haven’t obsessed over it or let it affect my self esteem.
So what is my insecurity? Pale skin. The person that made a comment was recommending tanning lotion for me. Living in Florida and not having the ability to tan gave me a bit of a complex while growing up. I never wanted to wear shorts or swim suites and would be rich if I had a dime for every time someone asked me if it’s possible for me to tan or not. I was even driven to use tanning beds as a last resort while I was in high school. As a disclaimer, I should say that I do use tanning lotion for special occasions, but don’t fuss with it on a daily basis.
This incident got me thinking about other insecurities that I’ve had and how I would let them define my self worth. My biggest issues have always been with my nose, my skin tone, hair texture, my chest size, and at times, my weight. It’s taken a lot of time to come to terms with these features. But you know what? These features are what make me, me. They represent bits and pieces of my family and are part of my identity. My features are what set me apart from everyone else. I should never feel inadequate over my appearance. I’m beautiful, inside and out. And that’s the statement that should define my self worth.
In the spirit of good self esteem, I thought I’d share what I love about myself and flaunt when given the chance. I’m also going to ask you all to do the same. Here it goes…
My favorite features are my blue eyes and my legs – especially my legs! Whether they have tanning lotion on or not, I have always loved my legs at any weight I’ve been at.
Please don’t ask why I’m wearing dinosaur boxers under a dress.
And just for kicks, I thought I’d also share some of the more ridiculous things that I have felt insecure about over the years.
Who wants to spend time worrying over the size of their ankles or the shape of their toes?? I, for one, have better things to do with my time!
Alright, so lets get some positive image vibes going.
Tell me, what’s your favorite feature about yourself??