[blueerica]

Hey, maybe if women had better body images, we'd be out there fixing the whole world peace, poverty and hunger thing. You never know...

This morning I woke up thinking I'd regret the beer (yeah, drinking beer while watching a TV show on self esteem - I don't know if that speaks highly for my esteem, or lowly) and posting this so publicly. But before coming to the computer, I brushed my teeth, pulled up my shirt and looked at where my natural waistline is. It's there; not a big curve, but there. I guess I'm not as rectangular as I thought.

I do like my hair, most of the time, well, except for the gray that keeps coming through and doesn't really want to go-way-already. I also like my eyes, especially the color, that unfortunately have my family's dark under-eye circles. I can have the best sleep in the world, and if I'm out through the day or working somewhere, I guarantee one person will say "You look so tired..." Well, I am... tired of everyone telling me I look tired! I like my smile. I have great teeth.


And you know, I like that my feet are veiny, but that has more to do with my being easily amused.

MMG - I've also heard thunder thighs before. I was pretty lucky that I didn't really have them when I was younger, but I think the term, and how everyone else was viewed affected the way I would later view myself. Constant reminders from my grandma that I better hit the gym after eating that one cookie she just baked didn't help either.

Today, I'm treating myself to breakfast. I'm going to relax, read, and try to feel good about myself and who I am... knowing I have such fantastic women at my side here.